“Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it, and he'll have to touch to be sure. “(Anon)
How do you know, in any given situation, if what someone is telling you or if the information with which you are being presented is true?
Willing, not sure if I able--hard to find someone who can fit into my transient lifestyle--looking for a gypsy--tall, dark, steamy, and able to move at a moments notice
Pablo Neruda (July 12, 1904–September 23, 1973) was the pen name and, later, legal name of the Chilean writer and politician Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto.
You know how this is: if I look at the crystal moon, at the red branch of the slow autumn at my window, if I touch near the fire the impalpable ash or the wrinkled body of the log, everything carries me to you, as if everything that exists, aromas, light, metals, were little boats that sail toward those isles of yours that wait for me.
Well, now, if little by little you stop loving me I shall stop loving you little by little.
If suddenly you forget me do not look for me, for I shall already have forgotten you.
If you think it long and mad, the wind of banners that passes through my life, and you decide to leave me at the shore of the heart where I have roots, remember that on that day, at that hour, I shall lift my arms and my roots will set off to seek another land.
But if each day, each hour, you feel that you are destined for me with implacable sweetness, if each day a flower climbs up to your lips to seek me, ah my love, ah my own, in me all that fire is repeated, in me nothing is extinguished or forgotten, my love feeds on your love, beloved, and as long as you live it will be in your arms without leaving mine.
The op has to go to work. Hope to get some good responses. Obviously, people like different things in their favorite cities, for me it is mostly art and architecture....I love walking for hours and hours in any city, stopping in a cafe for coffee or a glass of wine, etc.
I've been to London about 5 or 6 times in the past few years; the museums are always free, the National Gallery, the Tate, the British Museum, all. They do ask for a donation, yes, and I give something usually, but it isn't required, whereas museums in other big and small European cities and in America are really quite expensive. I only said how many countries I've been to because you said anyone who liked London must not have traveled much and I disagree. I didn't really spend any more money in London than I do anywhere else, I'm a budget traveler, and if you don't mind very small hotel rooms, you can go to London on a budget--anyway, it is a great city and had a great history--maybe it's just too close to home for you to appreciate.
I really disagree. You obviously are not an art lover. The museums in London are fantastic and all of them are free!!! Also, the parks are beautiful. And just outside London are long walks to take along the Thames, in and out of what used to be villages and are not suburbs, Kew Gardens, and there is a lot more. It is expensive, possibly the most expensive city in the EU, but, wow, it is a great place. And I've traveled a bit, 30+ countries, 4 continents....I guess it just depends on what you're looking for.
What's stopping you from living your dreams? I know I'm now living mine--I always wanted to travel and live overseas and now I'm doing it, but I did put it off for a long time--partly 'cause I had to figure out how to make it happen. Are you living your dreams and if not, what's keeping you from doing so?
I know it's a cliche, but mine is Paris. I love art, so that's part of it. And the architecture, cafes, food, the people--yes I do, they are always nice to me.
Ok, I'll give your original post more serious, and fair, consideration.
1. I doubt the OP was imaging the type of 'international relationship' you are talking about. I think he was just meaning, when you are in a foreign country, and you meet someone you like, would you get invovled. Not, do you go to 3rd world countries to find a mate cause you can't find one at home.
2. Modern, free, independent, strong women find it offensive when a man expects a woman to 'take care' of him...a relationship should be equal, so your comment in this vein was offensive to us.
3. You couldn't even communicate in the same language with these women, so obviously you were not developing a real partnership and loving relationship.
4. They were all younger than you and beautiful. Why would they be interested in you. Not to offend you, but, really, you are not all that.
5. The comment you made about what women your age look like was extremely offensive. And it is total BS as well. I've had a look around, women your age on average look about the same as men your age, including you.
Does that clarify anything for you? I am certainly glad to know these women you are hoping to exploit because of their poverty are not underage. What a friggin relief.
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and well stated
How do men know what to wear?
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