Oh..Ali, you're way TOO young for me! Sweden is a very cold country for someone who is used with warm and nice weather. Good luck Ali,you're a nice guy, I'm sure you'll find someone closer in age!
Sweden never joined the EURO and is doing pretty well compared to many other EU countries. The majority of the Swedish people voted NO for EURO. If there will be held a second election in the future, the majority will say NO, since that’s simply how people feel about EURO according to recent statistical Gallups polls. I many EU countries, the governments made the decision to join the EURO, not the people!
Hungarian people are very friendly people! I spent couple of weeks in the countryside 20 years ago and was impressed by the great hospitality. Budapest is a nice city!
Regarding to how safe it is to live here, it's perhaps more of a feeling you have. All depends of course of what kind of people you are surrounded with. Of course there are criminals here like in most other countries. At least it's a lot safer than in many African or Arab countries, where western people get kidnapped. People feel safe here. People are not allowed to wear guns to protect themselves and there's no need for it either. The populations are quite small in each country. The Nordic countries have always been among the top countries, when they have measured "the best country to live in" (Google).
The Nordic countries have the same main religion (Christian/Protestant) and mutual history (also a history of war against each other!). Many people don't know that Finland was a part of Sweden for 500-600 years. The languages are very close (Swedish is also the second official language in Finland) and we understand each other. The Nordic countries has had their Nordic Union since 1950's and co-operated in many fields. As a Nordic citizen, you are free to move and also work in another Nordic country without permission. No passport has been required since 1955 for a Nordic citizen in a Nordic country. The well fare system and the laws are very similar. You don't have to have rich parents here to get a university degree.
People in the Nordic countries, have always liked to tell funny jokes about the other neighbour country. In a big sport competition, we support our neighbour countries, if there is nobody competing from our own country. Isn't that to care about your neighbour countries?
Most people want stability and security in their life, not to “move around” when they have past 50! We have usually built up a social network around us; such as children (perhaps grand children too), elderly parents and long time friends. Leaving that behind and only being dependant on your “new love”, would create a tremendous loneliness and insecurity. It’s not a matter of being a coward; it’s a matter of quality of life. Most people don’t have the financial means, to start from the scratch in a new country. I know many have fallen in love and moved to another country, but it works better in younger ages!
If you’ve experience from a long distance relationship and are prepared to take the step again, I can only wish you good luck!
The distance shouldn't be the biggest concern. I've spent several hours in the car just to get to work. This part of the world, it's not too densely populated. I agree with you about there's no distance too far away to meet up with someone you're interested in! If two people have mutual interest to see each other, both should share the cost.
What is the next step? Seeing each other once a year? Having a relationship over the internet? Are you ready to leave your country for a new country and learn a new language? It's perhaps easier if you move from one English-speaking country to another. There are less obstacles with meeting someone "from around the corner"!
If 30 people has viewed you and you've gotten 12 emails, it isn't a bad result at all.
I've been here a bit longer than you and have become quite good in sorting our the real people from scammers. I've had close to 6000 views. If I transfer your percentage to my views, it'd mean 2400 emails, but that's not the case. Perhaps 25-30 of all emails have been from "real people". Most people just view other people just of pure curiosity, which doesn't necessarily mean anything at all. This is an international site, but to get it to work with someone from another country, it isn't the easiest thing in the world. She/he needs a job in the "new" country and perhaps also learning the "new" language. Not knowing people in the "new" country, must be terrible, only being dependant on the person, you've met. That's not a good start in a relationship!
Are you really expecting emails from the whole world? Are you willing to support someone financially or expecting to be supported?
Good luck to all of you, who're searching for your "life partner" here!
I’m sure most people joined CS with real purposes, to find somebody to share the days with. Since there are so many scammers around here, one gets suspicious every time there’s a mail waiting in the mailbox. You don’t take “dating” too seriously anymore, at least not here at CS. It’s nice to just login here and do some puzzles or write on the forum. Some people enjoy the blogs more. Yes, most people active on the forums, blogs or other places at CS are real people. I guess most people are hoping a miracle will happen and keep them self busy interacting with other meanwhile.
If you’re desperate, it’s better to try other "dating" sites.
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RE: if stranded in the wilderness,which animal would you fear the most ,if you had no weapons?
In our wilderness I'd say bear!