Mail Order Groom! *HELP!*
Oct 27th 2008, 4:05 pm
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Oct 27th 2008, 4:27 pm
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Oct 27th 2008, 5:27 pm
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Re: Mail Order Groom! *HELP!*
That only helps if I, err, liked men of an older persuasian..given the amount of snowbirds and OAPs in Florida. 
Hmm...unless you go down to Miami and find a Latin guy..that may be just as good as a Scot.
A sarong, Meauxna! Sounds sexy..pics please!
Hmm...unless you go down to Miami and find a Latin guy..that may be just as good as a Scot.
A sarong, Meauxna! Sounds sexy..pics please!
Oct 27th 2008, 5:54 pm
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Re: Mail Order Groom! *HELP!*
vague gallery update done. 
Oct 28th 2008, 12:30 am
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Oct 28th 2008, 12:34 am
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Re: Mail Order Groom! *HELP!*
We have a wonderful new life together but you can't replace home!! You have to support him and make sure he has means of communication with him cheaply, don't restrict how much he calls home. Skype and windows messenger are both cheap if not free. We do American things here like watch NFL, eat Tacos and fly the Stars and Stripes. I don't think there is a specific answer just be there for him.
Oct 28th 2008, 1:06 am
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Oct 28th 2008, 2:03 am
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Re: Mail Order Groom! *HELP!*
Any ideas on the best way to support my fiance during this time of transition from England to Texas, from British to American?
I feel like in many ways he has become more patriotic after we started this immigration process. The old saying "don't know what you've got till it's gone" comes to mind. However, in this transition period it's hard not to get my feelings hurt. . .
I have trouble separating his sadness of leaving home from his excitement to start our lives together. I realize how unfair this is and I want to do better. Insights are much appreciated!
I must also say that this website has been so useful...and helpful to us both. Thanks!
I feel like in many ways he has become more patriotic after we started this immigration process. The old saying "don't know what you've got till it's gone" comes to mind. However, in this transition period it's hard not to get my feelings hurt. . .
I have trouble separating his sadness of leaving home from his excitement to start our lives together. I realize how unfair this is and I want to do better. Insights are much appreciated!
I must also say that this website has been so useful...and helpful to us both. Thanks!
The best thing you can do is let him feel how he feels and be supportive. It will get better. He gave up a lot to be with you, consider those sacrifices and feel some comfort in that knowledge when you feel hurt that he is not more positive and optmistic right now about life in the USA.
My wife helped me a lot by getting DVDs of British TV, cooking English meals, encouraging me to call home plenty and inviting my family to visit whenever I wanted. We also went home at Christmas the first year, which helped me a lot. Once I had my green card and got a job, everything fell into place.
Oct 28th 2008, 7:57 pm
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Re: Mail Order Groom! *HELP!*
I have just moved here and it is 100% inevitable that he'll miss certain things and especially certain people. I have found both Craigslist and meetup.com invaluable and have started to make friends.
You would think legally not being able to work would be great but when you dont know anyone and are limited financially it can get boring and dare I say it somewhat lonely.
Dont want to sound depressing because overall i'm thoroughly enjoying the experience, but just have to say cut him some slack, it's not easy leaving everything and everyone behind.
You would think legally not being able to work would be great but when you dont know anyone and are limited financially it can get boring and dare I say it somewhat lonely.
Dont want to sound depressing because overall i'm thoroughly enjoying the experience, but just have to say cut him some slack, it's not easy leaving everything and everyone behind.
Oct 28th 2008, 7:59 pm
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Just make sure he has Fox soccer Channel and he'll be fine.
Oct 28th 2008, 8:12 pm
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I'm watching it now, it is a necessity.