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Posts by Lenka  

Joined: 17 Nov 2009 / Female ♀
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Lenka   
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]

civic life was tied up in prl institutions and the when the prl stopped...

Not stopped as such but had to figure out new ways.

In my primary school we had acrobatic classes. Kids that got into the acrobatic club were receiving 10 extra hours of PE a week in school plus 5 x 1.5 hour long practices in a club for free.

Cultural clubs were accesses for peanuts etc.
Lenka   
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]

there are Poles who feel nostalgic about PRL times, because, as they claim, "people were nicer back then

There were things that were better in PRL. Social life, kids clubs etc

Lots of examples of that kind of thing in the PRL people giving each other small tokens of appreciation

I would say since everybody was poor such token were appreciated. How many deal were done for a coffee or bottle of vodka.

My dad bought a dig for a pack of tea.
Lenka   
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]

Germans who grew up right after the War and lived through Hitler. They denied that Nazi persecution of Jews was even at issue,

You hit yourself in the foot with this analogy- neither Paulina nor me are old enough to be from that time (which You even tried to use against us saying we wouldn't know) so we are closer to the Germans of the 60's.

Not to mention we do have extensive proof about the issue.
You do not.
Lenka   
24 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]

Anecdotal claims, should not require "sources". In this sense Lyzko deserves as much latitude as others.

Even if Lyzko had such conversation it doesn't mean that the observation was correct. If my friend tells me that Germans host Martians in their bathrooms it doesn't make it true, does it?
Lenka   
23 Jul 2023
News / Despicable Ukrainian lies [144]

How on Earth did these fruitcakes manage to convince countries like the US that "we are dying for yours and our freedom",

I would guess that after years of fooling ourselves that Russia changed and is not a threat to other countries we were shocked into realising that they still want to attack neighbouring countries. All Ukraine really has to do is say 'It won't stop with us'.
Lenka   
23 Jul 2023
News / Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023 [933]

More and more people say that they are disillusioned towards "the system"

And that is part of Konfederacja problem. Going into coalition may really hurt tIheir image.
Lenka   
10 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]

When did I ever mention that I believed Polish or other Eastern European women were ******??

How do you call this?

during Communism, these women quickly developed ways of "dealing with" recalcitrant authorities, usually in the form of bribery and the exchange of sexual favors to get what they wanted.

Lenka   
6 Jul 2023
Off-Topic / Poland - The U.S.A. of Europe [20]

"white trash" are simply called "poor people"

I wouldn't say so. Poor is poor. 'White trash' 'patologia', 'chavs' and all the similar expressions around the world usually refer more to a certain part of the poor people.

Btw you are correct that white trash is not used in Poland.
Lenka   
24 Jun 2023
Language / Will Germans be able to understand Polish enough? [77]

Well, I started to like German. More and more with age. And that is because the Germans I met were absolutely lovely and not is superficial/artificial way . May help that my beloved Uncle and Aunt live in Germany. That and the fact I come from Silesia.
Lenka   
24 Jun 2023
Love / Cheating from spouses. Is cheating very common in Poland ? [116]

I don't care much about vibes, being tense or whatever.

Your problem is that you are trying to find a partner and that means you have to convince people you are a person that they would enjoy in their life. And they are not mind readers.

While obviously you have to stay yourself and find somebody who wants the real you you also have to accept that how you come across is very important for at least a year of knowing each other

when you don't know somebody well.

True but I would say it allows waaaay more passion than British .
Lenka   
24 Jun 2023
Love / Cheating from spouses. Is cheating very common in Poland ? [116]

You are sad and lonely

Not at all.

I just like to work ( not crazy career or anything just being productive) and like being independent even more.

And I also believe all members of family deserve the same respect unless they do something that is not respect worthy.

go for marriage, skip dating

Arranged marriage?
Lenka   
24 Jun 2023
Love / Cheating from spouses. Is cheating very common in Poland ? [116]

I have to set certain boundaries somehow

So you use emotional blackmail (as that what it sounds like to me) and when they don't cave you try to get back to them as if nothing happened?

When somethingis a clear cut boundaryfor yoy

Health relationship need to be based on a man financial stability and woman's real respect of the man.

Because that's the model you want. Go ahead and be happy.

I earn my money and I have the same respect for man as for women.
Lenka   
24 Jun 2023
Love / Cheating from spouses. Is cheating very common in Poland ? [116]

How about that?

Possible but unlike you we are not talking about not fitting in, having problems finding a partner, troubled relationship with mother etc. Your posts suggestyou have some hard time socially.

Also interestingthat you skipped about the part when I pointed out you have quite specific expectations of women yet don't give them the right to have expectationsof you.
Lenka   
24 Jun 2023
Love / Cheating from spouses. Is cheating very common in Poland ? [116]

Aren't you too old to take it personally?

I'm not. I just said what I think about comments like that.

And what you call unbalanced I'm calling women finally not taking any crap.

As to the advice about money and going foreign- nothing speaks love and loyalty like 'hey, have a look at my bank account .

after countless abandonments and no lasting romantic relationship

Braking up is not the same as cheating or not being loyal to your partner.

As we spoke about relationships before I am aware of your 'checklist' for a women- why is it so hard to understand that you may not meet the girls checklist?

But I second Paulina. I think you could use therapy.
Lenka   
22 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things We Love [330]

Hahaha, pathetic

Better pathetic than obese :P Today I will have some extra as I'm planning on having a pint while watching volleyball.

You are on the wrong forum

There have been some nice discussionsabout books here.

Have you ever skipped through descriptions because you were so curious at what happens next?
Lenka   
22 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [595]

I am,pointing out that in Poland ability to speak foreign language is strengly obsessed over.

Always was and probably always will be. It's also part of our obsession with 'West' I think.

Hard not to agree though that a truly educated person should know a foreign language and it's useful to be able to talk to people without interpreters. When Tusk got the Brussels position he noticed it would be useful and despite his age started learning. Put the effort in, ignored the ridiculing of his first attempts.

I personally admire that.
Lenka   
22 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things We Love [330]

Which ones?

In UK it's usually cheese and onion. That's my go to. I like salted ones as well. Thai sweet chili. I also like skips etc.

In Poland Lays 'Pikantna papryka' rules. If they have them at Polish shop when I visit (which is not too often) I buy them. Problem is I usually eat them as snack at work and that is calculated into my daily intake. They don't do small Lays so I eat them at the weekend and eat way to much. I try too share so it's better.

I love books. I love it when the story captures you and no matter what you do you try to read 'just few more words'. Even when walking :)