Tdo be honest I think there is very often a problem for those who have never claimed state benefits of any kind to accept that there may be a valid reason for doing so.
I´ve posted a few times on this thread giving my thoughts on both sides of the argument I believe, but I am someone who has never been in the position where I needed to apply for government financial aid. I could have done on one occasion, but I didn´t and managed to pull through.
There is a stigma concerning claiming benefits with many people particularly those of a certain age I feel, certainly with me I admit, but I do acknowledge the fact that people who have worked for years then through no fault of their own find themselves in dire straits deserve unreservedly all the help there is available.
Ironically though I have been given help in my quest to become an English teacher. I was a civil servant, a Tax Inspector for many years, then an in house government tax trainer and company advisor when I realised that I had a skill which I wanted to try in a different sphere of work. I was given career breaks and paid leave to go back to University and train to teach English. Four years passed with me travelling and teaching then returning to my desk at the Tax Office for a few months until I was eventually given an ultimatum. I decided to leave that safe well paid job in the UK to pursue the teaching in various countries.
My point is that the help I received is not so different if you look at it logically.
Depends doesn´´t it? I´ve been on first dates, as I´m sure you have, when I´ve wanted to be transported back into time when I´m getting ready for the date and something happens which prevents me from ever going on the date.
I´ve said this to you before but I´ll say it again dear lady, you and Eric are the exceeption to the rule.
You have seen the same as I have having been here a long long time, and you surely have to admit in all honesty that the successful couples are extremely far and few between.
I applaud you though for giving hope to those who need it.
Yes I agree in part, but the OP is about a married couple who clearly do trust each other. I think this is worlds apart from an online LDR or unmarried "commitment". I´ve already said that trust can be an issue so I agree there too.
The spontaneity part I don´t agree with at all though.
I haven´t used mine for handwashing but I know they can be used for this purpose.
There are different brands on the market so check them out on the internet before you buy.
I don´t buy detergent or fabric conditioner anymore, but I do add a little environmentally friendly oxygen based bleach for whites and wash in warm water. However, I did this before with the detergent. With the ball I always use the cold wash cycle or 30 degrees maximum for more soiled clothes or whites so saves on electricity and water which is particularly precious here in Murcia.
I believe that it´s the loneliest, more desperate and therefore vulnerable online folk who are those who suffer most when their "perception" of love fails, as it usually does sadly.
Those who start a relationship online then meet with happy consequences appear to be more stable, at least with regard to expectations, but more often than not those relationships fail too. I´ve seen so many of both cases during my time here that I don´t believe online dating sites have a high or even reasonable success rate, despite the fact that more and more people are using them.
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RE: Do you think a Woman should cook her man a meal on their first date ? While he watches TV ?
No, and I would be surprised if any woman here disagreed with me.A first date shuld not be an obligation to "perform" on either party. How about dinner or lunch in a restaurant? Coffee or drinks in a bar?
What exactly is your point?