Seeking a bit of an advice

[GQBlues]

Aww Crapolla! It just doesn't stop, does it? Now I have to worry about sushi chefs too  But thankfully, the sushi chef is actually a good friend of mine. Everytime we got to anywhere in town, Nataly is always amazed by the fact everyone seem to know who I am. Waitresses, valet attendants, hostesses, shopkeepers, retail sales, etc...

"Darling, how you know all these people?"

"Sweetheart, before you, I didn't have a life"

But I'm afraid it's much too late to watch out for the 'ol wallet Ken. You guys weren't kidding before when you cautioned everyone that this venture isn't cheap.

Speaking of dried fish, we were at Odessa market on Santa Monica Blvd. early last week just to browse through their goods, in case Nataly felt the pangs of "tastes of home". So by the time we left, 3 packages of dried fish were a few of what we ended up buying.

The following afternoon, we were sitting by harbor side watching the boats sail by, having some beer and munching on some of these puppies, when it donned on me that this type of 'chasing' were exactly the same thing people did back home (islands). We called it 'polutan', beer and dried fish. Yet it was still a pretty amazing thing to watch this glorious blonde, blue-eyed creature bite on these salty-dried fish, head and all, like it wasn't a big deal.

A year and a half into this biz, I still find things that constantly amaze me.

 

[Maxx]

But I'm afraid it's much too late to watch out for the 'ol wallet Ken. You guys weren't kidding before when you cautioned everyone that this venture isn't cheap.

 

I thought this should be emphasized for the guys new to this venture. I have been there and know.

Maxx

 

[corncrowe]

But I'm afraid it's much too late to watch out for the 'ol wallet Ken. You guys weren't kidding before when you cautioned everyone that this venture isn't cheap.

 

I thought this should be emphasized for the guys new to this venture. I have been there and know.

Maxx

 
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It can't be as expensive as my divorce...750K and counting...

Jon

 

[Bruno]

It can't be as expensive as my divorce...750K and counting...

Jon

 

My divorce was more friendly... 52 euro ( around 70$ ) and not more counting... the heavy price was 5 year of my life... for nothing...

 

[corncrowe]

It can't be as expensive as my divorce...750K and counting...

Jon

 

My divorce was more friendly... 52 euro ( around 70$ ) and not more counting... the heavy price was 5 year of my life... for nothing...

 
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Burno,

I was married 18 years, have three wonderful children, and no regrets.  The last of my two children live with me.  My daughter just turned 18 on JULY 4TH!!!!

I truely wish you find the right woman, share many years of happiness, and have many babies!!!

Good Luck!

Jon

[MandM]

Jon,

I think it is different for Bruno: your wife loved you and you probably had happy 15 years together before it started to deteriorate, and you two have good kids together. It is very sad that it fell apart, but it wasn't waste of time, it's just life. But in Bruno's case he was merely used to obtain Belgium nationality, and for him his marriage was just a waste of time and energy. He could have been building a future for himself and his family, but he has simply lost 5 years of his life on this woman who wasn't interested in having a future with him. That must have been heartbreaking for him, especially knowing that he is a romantic!

Anyway guys I hope you both find what you're looking for and be very-very happy!

[corncrowe]

Jon,

I think it is different for Bruno: your wife loved you and you probably had happy 15 years together before it started to deteriorate, and you two have good kids together. It is very sad that it fell apart, but it wasn't waste of time, it's just life. But in Bruno's case he was merely used to obtain Belgium nationality, and for him his marriage was just a waste of time and energy. He could have been building a future for himself and his family, but he has simply lost 5 years of his life on this woman who wasn't interested in having a future with him. That must have been heartbreaking for him, especially knowing that he is a romantic!

Anyway guys I hope you both find what you're looking for and be very-very happy!

M&M,

I understand and only wished Bruno better luck in the future.  As I wish you continued luck and happiness!

Be happy,

Jon

[Maxx]

Jon,

I think it is different for Bruno: your wife loved you and you probably had happy 15 years together before it started to deteriorate, and you two have good kids together. It is very sad that it fell apart, but it wasn't waste of time, it's just life. But in Bruno's case he was merely used to obtain Belgium nationality, and for him his marriage was just a waste of time and energy. He could have been building a future for himself and his family, but he has simply lost 5 years of his life on this woman who wasn't interested in having a future with him. That must have been heartbreaking for him, especially knowing that he is a romantic!

Anyway guys I hope you both find what you're looking for and be very-very happy!

 

 M&M you are remarkably perceptive woman. You amaze me! I went through the same thing with my ex-Russian wife. Can you imagine how I felt when right after we split up one of her friends said to me "She said "I was never interested in him but Alex (the marriage agency owner) said he was my best chance to get to America"" For me I had wasted 1 1/2 years of my life up to then and then another 1 1/2 years to recover from the divorce, the false abuse charges and allot of feelings I just as soon not go into.

Bruno you got my full understanding and support.

Maxx

[MandM]

M&M you are remarkably perceptive woman. You amaze me! I went through the same thing with my ex-Russian wife. Can you imagine how I felt when right after we split up one of her friends said to me "She said "I was never interested in him but Alex (the marriage agency owner) said he was my best chance to get to America"" For me I had wasted 1 1/2 years of my life up to then and then another 1 1/2 years to recover from the divorce, the false abuse charges and allot of feelings I just as soon not go into.

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Maxx,

I can understand fully how you feel. It's a terrible feeling to know that you were simply used by a person you loved and open your heart to. It must have been much worse when she fabricated false abuse charges. What can I say, she is an ungrateful cold b***. My heart went out to you, Maxx.

But please don't give up! I am sure you will find happiness - you deserve it so much after everything you've been through!

[Bruno]

Jon,

But in Bruno's case he was merely used to obtain Belgium nationality, and for him his marriage was just a waste of time and energy. He could have been building a future for himself and his family, but he has simply lost 5 years of his life on this woman who wasn't interested in having a future with him. That must have been heartbreaking for him, especially knowing that he is a romantic!

Yes, it was a heartbreaking but not specialy because of my ex-wife... of course, i have love her but since it was finish, i was able to search a new woman... the more difficult was with her daughter and the crazy law... i have begin take care from Anastassia, her daughter, from when she was a little more of three year... the last time i have see her was one month before her ten year... for me, she was like my own daughter, the relation between us was perfect...

For the divorce, i was ready to pay money for the child and have visit right... but the law here don't allow this... i was father because the marriage but i was not the genitor... so i have not one right on these child... no visit... i have see a little baby become a yound lady, i have invest time and feeling in her education, in our relation... in some way, it is like Anastasia, my child was dead...

This was the more difficult, this lead me to say that i have loose 5 year of my live... not the wife, but the child... When it was possible, i have choice to pay and stay see her... she was the joy of my life, my futur, what i have always wish...

 

[MandM]

Bruno,

Look at this situation from the point that you have provided a stable life for the girl which she probably hadn't have in Russia and you surrounded her with love in the age when it's most important. Ten year old is old enough to remember these things. I am sure that it has influenced her in a good way and she will remember you. Hopefully, you will soon have kids of your own!