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sonlymewalter Aug 1st 2009 6:51 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 7805313)
I can't imagine the hell they must be under in that respect, so much so that they simply cannot or will not see the good that is there, unfortunately every single little thing whether good or bad becomes awful for them. I have massive sympathy for them but they are also the ones who wind me up the most, even when I know some of the feelings aren't real, they just feel that way to them at that point.

That is so true MP. It's difficult to understand what's going on in someone else's head unless you're in it.

I can only equate it to times I have been so unhappy for whatever reason, that no amount of reasoning can set me straight. My reality was not someone else's reality and no amount of reasoning made me feel any different. In fact the more someone tried to convince me otherwise, the more determined I was to prove them wrong:blink:

At the end of the day we can only be responsible for our own views and not someone else's. I guess that's the rub....

ABCDiamond Aug 1st 2009 10:28 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 7805313)
I can't imagine the hell they must be under in that respect, so much so that they simply cannot or will not see the good that is there, unfortunately every single little thing whether good or bad becomes awful for them. I have massive sympathy for them but they are also the ones who wind me up the most, even when I know some of the feelings aren't real, they just feel that way to them at that point.

Tis good that you didn't know me 13 years ago then..... My wife occasionally reminds me of what I was like in those days... But I try to forget ... :rofl:

ABCDiamond Aug 1st 2009 10:29 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by sonlymewalter (Post 7805336)
In fact the more someone tried to convince me otherwise, the more determined I was to prove them wrong:blink:

That sounds about right... :ohmy: :o

moneypenny20 Aug 1st 2009 10:32 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 7805618)
Tis good that you didn't know me 13 years ago then..... My wife occasionally reminds me of what I was like in those days... But I try to forget ... :rofl:

I do bite my tongue these days, now I know why they're being so determinedly negative but in the early days I struggled to understand why the colour of the grass or the sound a bird might make could make some people so aggressive :lol: Hope to god it never happens to me :unsure:

Sally Simpson Aug 1st 2009 11:38 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by sonlymewalter (Post 7805281)
I think some do mate but for others, they just don't like Aus for whatever reason and no amount of research can prepare them for it.

Sometimes some people simply don't gel with Australia. I feel for them as I don't think anyone makes this life changing decision lightly so to go through everything again to go back must be a bloody nightmare from an emotional and financial standpoint:unsure:

Oh completely agree & moving back & starting from scratch is very hard & I am speaking from experience here (not Aus but elsewhere first time!).

kporte Aug 1st 2009 11:41 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 7805620)
I do bite my tongue these days, now I know why they're being so determinedly negative but in the early days I struggled to understand why the colour of the grass or the sound a bird might make could make some people so aggressive :lol: Hope to god it never happens to me :unsure:

Yep, If someone going to the shops in their bare feet really gets to you, it's time to go!

sonlymewalter Aug 1st 2009 11:43 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by kporte (Post 7805719)
Yep, If someone going to the shops in their bare feet really gets to you, it's time to go!


What about their jimjams and bare feet:eek:

sonlymewalter Aug 1st 2009 11:44 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by sallyclaire (Post 7805713)
Oh completely agree & moving back & starting from scratch is very hard & I am speaking from experience here (not Aus but elsewhere first time!).

Then you are a fine example of someone who's kept looking to find whatever tickles your fancy.

Good on ya mate:thumbup:

Sally Simpson Aug 1st 2009 11:46 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by sonlymewalter (Post 7805722)
Then you are a fine example of someone who's kept looking to find whatever tickles your fancy.

Good on ya mate:thumbup:

Just keeping my fingers crossed that my fancy continues to be tickled!;):lol:

kporte Aug 1st 2009 11:48 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by sallyclaire (Post 7805726)
Just keeping my fingers crossed that my fancy continues to be tickled!;):lol:

At it again eh? Where is your partner in grime?

scottishcelts Aug 1st 2009 11:57 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by kporte (Post 7805729)
At it again eh? Where is your partner in grime?

Day 2 and nearly dumped again - tut tut boy :zzz:

scottishcelts Aug 1st 2009 11:58 pm

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by kporte (Post 7805719)
Yep, If someone going to the shops in their bare feet really gets to you, it's time to go!

Doesn't annoy me but i think it's minging :D

kporte Aug 2nd 2009 12:01 am

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by scottishcelts (Post 7805734)
Day 2 and nearly dumped again - tut tut boy :zzz:

You luuuurve it!

scottishcelts Aug 2nd 2009 12:05 am

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by kporte (Post 7805743)
You luuuurve it!

;) :wub:

any lime starbursts left? i'd settle for a strawberry one as well!

ABCDiamond Aug 2nd 2009 10:32 am

Re: Saddest thing about BE...
 

Originally Posted by kporte (Post 7805719)
Yep, If someone going to the shops in their bare feet really gets to you, it's time to go!

You've got me thinking back to the little things that drove me to leave Australia, and .. well, it is embarrassing...


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