Life Changes...Part Deux

[Avis]

Actually, the first few weeks of culture shock are the "euphoric phases" when everything is wonderful and exciting. The gruelling part of culture shock, the deep homesickness, frustration, depression, etc... comes much later. A should not be at this stage the first week or two after arriving.

Absolutely agree with Misha.
Reality starts to kick in after some time, not straight away. And what kind of reality anyway, since as it has been said earlier, she supposedly relocated to the love of her life? I mean it's not one of the poorest African countries she now lives in witnessing tragedy every day, it's USA, with all its comfort. IMO any slightest inconvenience of relocation should be washed away with a simple thought, "My love is here, we are not in distance any more".


Agree with Mies, the girl looks said and uncomfortable. I actually feel kind of sorry for her

[Nat]

Oh, girls, come on - to me she looks perfectly fine and happy about the shopping You don't really know her, don't forget about that. After all, Billy didn't kidnap her and take to the USA in the trunk of his car - she willingly married (or is gonna marry?) this man, so she does have some issues (love or something else - we'll never know ) of her own to do that, don't you think so?

[mies]

Oh, girls, come on - to me she looks perfectly fine and happy about the shopping You don't really know her, don't forget about that. After all, Billy didn't kidnap her and take to the USA in the trunk of his car - she willingly married (or is gonna marry?) this man, so she does have some issues (love or something else - we'll never know ) of her own to do that, don't you think so?

she looks happy about shopping on all 5 photos? 

[Daveman]

heh...


ah, the new era of the thread begins.  Cool deal.. just keep it clean. 

[Gator]

 
You seem to want to be Billys Knight in shinning armour.

Is Hammer defending BillyB's life choices?  Or is Hammer defending BillyB's right to tell his story?  Here's the answer:
 

Personally, I too do not approve of Billy's relationship with so young a lady but guess what? it's his thread and his life. I think you guys have already stated your feelings about how you all feel yet you keep on posting the same old drivel. It's gotten so old already. Get over it!!!!

As Daveman says, the new era of the thread begins. 
 
Why am I here?  For anyone to marry a RW is one standard deviation from the normal.  Yet, cases come up that are 3 standard deviations and I find them interesting (and sometimes amusing) studies of the human mind. 

[Gator]

Actually, the first few weeks of culture shock are the "euphoric phase" when everything is wonderful and exciting. The gruelling part of culture shock, the deep homesickness, frustration, depression, etc... comes much later. A should not be at this stage the first week or two after arriving.

Agree, none should experience culture shock so soon.  However, some RW never feel culture shock (e. g., my ex-wife), and some quickly (my Cossack woman).  Many variables including family values, language, robustness of the relationship, attention and support received, commitment to her decision, etc.   

[Misha]

Agree, none should experience culture shock so soon.  However, some RW never feel culture shock (e. g., my ex-wife), and some quickly (my Cossack woman).  Many variables including family values, language, robustness of the relationship, attention and support received, commitment to her decision, etc.

True, some women don't seem to go through it, yet some will go through it even if all the variables are ideal and you would not expect it to be so bad. You never can tell 

[Gator]

True, some women don't seem to go through it, yet some will go through it even if all the variables are ideal and you would not expect it to be so bad. You never can tell 

Having experienced my own culture shock when moving to some starkly foreign settings, I can attest that the concept is real and can evoke more than shock, including depression.   The best cure was talking with peers who had preceded me and were now well adjusted.

[Misha]

Having experienced my own culture shock when moving to some starkly foreign settings, I can attest that the concept is real and can evoke more than shock, including depression.   The best cure was talking with peers who had preceded me and were now well adjusted.

For me, it was doing some activities which were familiar. This included simply going to see an English or French-language movie once a week. Of course, this was when the internet was still in its infancy and high-speed streaming video and Facebook was still a dream 

[ML]

For me, it was doing some activities which were familiar. This included simply going to see an English or French-language movie once a week.

For USA types, it is even easier.  Go to a McDonalds once a week.   

[JR]

Hey, if Billy isn't allowed to tell us about his sexual exploits can he at least post some photos ?

[Nat]

Guys, I'm worried about Billy! Why did he disappear from the forum?! Hmmmm, and I told that that ball-grabbing technique was dangerous!!!

[mies]

Guys, I'm worried about Billy! Why did he disappear from the forum?! Hmmmm, and I told that that ball-grabbing technique was dangerous!!!

 
 
seriously, I think Billy is preparing photographic evidence for his next report (oh, I wish..) currently making A very happy 

[chivo]

Guys, I'm worried about Billy! Why did he disappear from the forum?! Hmmmm, and I told that that ball-grabbing technique was dangerous!!!

Only if the grabber is a virgin Nat. 

[Donna_Pedro]

The sign on top says "If you daughter ever asks you why she needs to study" show her this picture.
The sigh on the bottom says "If your son ever asks you why he needs to study" show him this picture.

[Faux Pas]

The sign on top says "If you daughter ever asks you why she needs to study" show her this picture.
The sigh on the bottom says "If your son ever asks you why he needs to study" show him this picture.

Thats that demn funny right there


 

[Globetrotter]

Or..............maybe she got really smart in a ciuple of weeks, and decided that Billy Boy ain't worth the effort, that the "Disney Effect" has worn off...and Ukraine, and a local guy ain't so bad after all!  Also, if Billy's words, deeds, etc., were correct, just maybe his first, or second marriage would have been successful.
 
 
 
 
 
 

[SANDRO43]

The sign on top says "If you daughter ever asks you why she needs to study" show her this picture. The sigh on the bottom says "If your son ever asks you why he needs to study" show him this picture.

For the gossip-minded, the photo shows a rather well-known age-gap (30 years) couple :

58-year-old Flavio Briatore married the 28-year-old 'Wonderbra' model Elisabetta Gregoraci, on 14 June 2008. The driver of the bridal car was Fernando Alonso. Gregoraci gave birth to their son Falco Nathan in Nice, France on 18 March 2010.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavio_Briatore

For many years Briatore managed the Renault F1 racing team.

[ML]

The 'old boy' is even more active than Sandro's post indicated.  Reading more of the reference Sandro gave shows:

"In March 2003, 53-year-old Briatore began dating 30-year-old supermodel Heidi Klum. In December she announced her pregnancy.^[37] Soon after the two split and Klum began dating the musician Seal. Klum gave birth to Helene (Leni) Klum in May 2004 in New York City.^[38] According to Klum, Briatore is not involved in Leni's life; she has stated emphatically that "Seal is Leni's father".^[39] In 2009 Briatore allowed Seal to adopt his daughter and change her name to Helene Samuel.^[40]"


So some very hot ladies seem to like older, greying, fat guys who have had stomach operations.  Hope for everyone??

[SANDRO43]

So some very hot ladies seem to like older, greying, fat guys who have had stomach operations.  Hope for everyone??

Only provided you have some assets . Among other things, Briatore owns with other partners the Billionaire Resort and Club (http://www.billionairelife.com/) on the exclusive Sardinian Costa Smeralda - the name says it all .

[BC]

Or..............maybe she got really smart in a ciuple of weeks, and decided that Billy Boy ain't worth the effort, that the "Disney Effect" has worn off...and Ukraine, and a local guy ain't so bad after all!  Also, if Billy's words, deeds, etc., were correct, just maybe his first, or second marriage would have been successful.

That is a bit crass.. Even some of his biggest opponents in thought have wished them well.

Has been 10 days though, for BillyB an eternity, so does make one wonder.

Maybe just out and about having fun.

[Faux Pas]

That is a bit crass.. Even some of his biggest opponents in thought have wished them well.

Has been 10 days though, for BillyB an eternity, so does make one wonder.

Maybe just out and about having fun.

Too soon for an implosion. They're still honeymooning let him enjoy it while it last.

[HiTech]

I wonder if billyb realizes she deserves a big wedding? I would think billy not being here is a good sign (depends on what you thing would be a good outcome) for him.
I.E. He is to busy and his attention are not concerned with this place

HiTech

[Steamer]

I would think billy not being here is a good sign  for him.

I'm thinking that A was peeking over billys shoulder while he was typing and gave him the old frying pan treatment.

[Kuna]

I've been away (and busy) and had not caught up with the fact that Billy's girl had arrived.

No matter what anyone thinks of Billy (including me) I hope this works out for them both.  Stranger things have happened...  but I'd like to wish him (them) all the best.







Oh - and what's this about ball-grabbing???  Do I need to go back and read this thread again.... really?

Please tell me there are no photos!