Love / If a guy was nice? [42]

I fail to see what the problem is here, apart from the shocking amount of racism in this thread. In this day and age we should be free to date whomever we choose regardless of their nationality. If the OP doesnt like Polish women then thats up to him, but if he and his mates are going with them just because they are 'easy' then that makes you guys the losers here as you have no respect for yourself or women. One day you will realise that no nice Indian girl will want to marry you cos you have slept around too much.

UK, Ireland / Getting married to a Polish Citizen in the UK [371]


Heres mine... you havent seen her for 8 months and you wanna get married? How long have you been together? I hope you are really marrying her for love and not for a visa.

She isnt a UK citizen so why would you be eligible to work here even if you get married to her? I think if you read this thread it will answer your question.

Travel / Horse Riding in Poland [24]

Thanks Krysia, I knew you would have some horse info.

Love / I'm pregnant by my Polish boyfriend but he wants me to abort it! [132]


You need a therapist.

Travel / Tatry Mountains Poland / First Snow [29]

Thanks. Well i am going to do walking too obviously, but I like rivers too.. How long does it take?

News / Help build and visit Poland - Habitat for Humanity [14]

I have seen some Habitat for Humanity projects. Personally I think they are a rubbish organisation that often do more harm than good.. using unskilled labour to build houses can lead to disaster.

Travel / Tatry Mountains Poland / First Snow [29]

Merged: Dunajec Gorge (prezlom dunajca)

Anyone been here? Is it worth doing the boat trip? If so, which place is best to park? Any advice welcome.

Love / I'm pregnant by my Polish boyfriend but he wants me to abort it! [132]

the best advice is dont listen to any of this rubbish from a bunch of strangers, but confide in close friend or family member and ultimately follow your heart and do what is best for you, regardless of what others think. There are many views on abortion, but not everyone regrets it.. you need to weigh up the pros and cons of what you want from your life. Dont be influenced by anyone in your decision, least of all your ex, who is thinking only of himself in this situation. You therefore need to do the same.. look out for number one.

Love / I'm pregnant by my Polish boyfriend but he wants me to abort it! [132]


I need to find an excuse to try that one :)

Love / I'm pregnant by my Polish boyfriend but he wants me to abort it! [132]

If the baby was not planned then consider whether this is what you want for your life.. to be a single parent? If not, then abort or put it up for adoption and move on with your life.. If you decide to keep it, then face the reality that your child will never know its biological father, but later you may meet someone who wants to take you both on.

In the meantime cut the tosser out of your life right now.. get hold of his phone and text everyone he knows to let them know what an ******* he is.. especially contact the girl and the parents. Post photos of him on a gay website with his telephone number and rip up any clothes or important documents like his passport you can get your hands on.. dont question this, it will make you feel better :)

Travel / holidays - do Polish people need visa to Caribbean? [6]


Yes. its cheaper then for a reason. Just stay indoors and you will be fine.

Love / do polish girls consider a english man a good catch ? [126]

Just cut and paste Justysia's quote. You can also change the word 'man' into 'woman' and add 'Polish' or any other nationality as you wish... miraculously it will answer most of the relationship threads on here.

Love / Are Polish men generally possessive? [51]

Some things never get forgotten on here. I started this thread more than 2 years ago (in 2006) so although I appreciate the advice a lot has changed since then.

Love / About Personal Problems (English / Polish relationships) [32]


thats exactly right in my opinion. You dont have to listen to the advice, but it might help to get advice (whether right or wrong) from people who dont personally know the people involved... and you might not feel the time is right to confide in those who do know you. At the end of the day, I doubt if anyone in their right mind would base a potentially life changing decision on something they read on here..if they did, they would have to be somewhat mentally unbalanced.

UK, Ireland / POLISH SUICIDES IN THE UK [21]

its all about keeping up appearances isnt it. They wont admit to family and even close friends that things are not working out as planned. It seems crazy not to be able to confide in those closest to you that all is not well, but that appears to be the case for many Poles working overseas...and the end result is loneliness, depression and in some cases.. this.

Surely this should be a wake up call for people to realise that a problem shared is a problem halved and it is not a crime to admit defeat. Im sure their families would rather have them alive and skint, than this situation. RIP.

Love / Younger foreign man dating older polish women ? [28]

I know a 50 year old Polish woman who is dating a 27 year old. He is Polish too, but she has previously dated younger men of other nationalities. Not sure if this is an exception though and they do live in the UK, which I guess might be easier than in Poland.

You need to join some polish dating websites, just get someone else to write your profile for you so you dont sound too desperate.

UK, Ireland / Polish female bringing a chinese husband to the UK -advice needed :) [19]

it makes me sick to see how people look up all the possible benefits they could get before moving to the UK. This is what we in the UK pay our taxes for and sometimes even we cant get benefits if we are out of work and believe me at this time there are not enough jobs or benefits to go around. I suspect that studying in Britian is not the only attraction here. Lock down the borders and tighten up the benefits system.. blimey, Im sounding like 'no-immigration.'

Love / polish boyfriend has wrecked my english [48]

I have noticed that when I have had too much to drink I speak bad English, like a foreigner. Is this just cos Im drunk or cos I have a Polish boyfriend?

UK, Ireland / ARE BRITS MEANER AND LESS HOSPITABLE THAN POLES? [79]

im having a party at the weekend with a mixture of Poles and Brits coming..of course i will be laying on food and drinks, but it will be interesting to see who brings what. In the Uk it is the norm. to bring a bottle to a party, but my partner says they (Polish friends) are more likely to bring gifts as its a birthday party.

UK, Ireland / ARE BRITS MEANER AND LESS HOSPITABLE THAN POLES? [79]

the answer to this thread is NO. In my opinion English people are more hospitable, in terms of laying on food and drink for visitors.. but that it is only based upon Poles living in the UK. The answer to the round situation is to start a kitty.. everyone throws in a fixed amount and someone manages it til its run out, then you start again.. you take it in turns to go fetch the drinks. This way, no-one can slope off without missing their round as you cant get a refund.

UK, Ireland / ARE BRITS MEANER AND LESS HOSPITABLE THAN POLES? [79]

In the UK the concept of 'rounds' is a tradition and something that many foreign visitors fail to grasp the importance of. I had a friend from Latin America who came here and constantly left the pub before his round was due.. having consumed 5-8 drinks each time at the expense of others.. the first time it was ignored, the second it was commented on and after that he wasnt invited down the pub again. He soon learnt. Unless you are out with good friends who you know understand the concept, then I say better to get your own or even better to go in mini-rounds, rather than huge ones.

Love / Help! I just don't understand him.. [36]

Sokrates is a Polish man.. and lets be honest the concept of a platonic friendship between men and women is a difficult one for them to grasp. In many other cultures, these type of friendships are normal.

Is it just me who wonders if many of the love problems on here are just made up by longer term forum members looking to have a laugh?

Travel / Horse Riding in Poland [24]

I think if you are serious about getting a horse you need to find out properly how to keep it first. Surely there must be some manuals, rather than looking for advice on here. The best thing would be to employ someone to help you and then learn from them.

Repeating my earlier question... can anyone recommend any places to go horse riding in Zakopane or surrounding areas?

Love / did i push him away [36]

I wonder if he was concerned about your lack of punctuation? Sorry I'm being flippant, but it is quite difficult to take in all that you have to say without any commas or fullstops.

I am sorry for your situation but it seems that you did know the score but chose to ignore it as you were vulnerable. I think you used each other, him probably for sex and you most likely for companionship. He clearly told you he wouldnt be part of the child's life and may even feel like you tricked him into getting pregnant. I dont think you should ask for child support either, it was your choice to proceed and I think deep down you were hoping that would change how he felt, but it wont. Whatever happens dont use your baby as a weapon.. Accept what happened and move on.. enjoy your beautiful child as a gift and dont worry about the father.

UK, Ireland / Getting married to a Polish Citizen in the UK [371]

There is only one valid reason to get married and thats for love. Anyone who gets married for money or citizenship is a total scumbag, in my opinion. If you do decide to become one of these scum and want to stay in Britain then the least you can do is marry a Brit.

Work / Irish girl to move to Poland. Is it dangerous (beauty therapist) [29]

I think if you open a tanning salon you should do well.

Food / What First Polish Dish I Should Make? [30]

i think gobalki is easier than bigos, but only in terms of sourcing the right ingredients. Remember most Polish food is somehow time consuming to make.

Love / Do polish men look after their nails ?? [49]

I like to do his nails for him.. he draws the line at nail polish though.

Love / Polish Girlfriend gone missing [154]

you better make sure you dont leave Poland then or she might widen her options!

But what you are suggesting insinuates that there are more single women than men in Poland so they are left with no option but to date foreigners. Is that true?

Love / Polish Girlfriend gone missing [154]

oh dear this is turning into a horrible lonely hearts thread. We have all been there, but life goes on and what doesn't kill you will ultimately make you stronger. Its hard to see when you are in the midst of heartbreak, but everything happens for a reason and there is always someone better around the corner...just depends on how long it takes you to turn that corner.. .everyone keep positive for 2009!

I love that comment by Harry about playing several leagues ahead in Poland..this thread might be a reason not to do that.. its better to go for someone in your own league or you might end up regretting it when they look for an upgrade.