Love / Are Polish men shy and take things slow? [118]

Everything sounds great! I am really happy for you.

Everyone is unique. I can't really tell you why this guy is waiting another three months. Perhaps he is going home to his family to "think things through." As an ex-pat from Britain, I can tell you I feel "grounded" when I visit "dear old Blighty" and it's a good way to get perspective.

But I feel that he's really serious! Just be patient, and send him sweet little notes and emails!

Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

Most of the Polish people I know here in the States are friendly and smiley....a bit more serious than the Americans, but not much.

It takes a long time to get over your history. Even some Americans who were always wealthy, if just one bad thing happened in their childhood, it takes them 40 years and a lot of therapy to get over it.

The main problem in life is learning to see life through happy innocent eyes, even if you've been hurt. Yet tomorrow really is a new day, and we can get up in the morning hoping for a great day.

Yeah, I sound like a sappy American, but there's a lot to be said for the earnest optimism that is part of this country.

Learning to have that child-like faith is why Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven belongs to little children.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

Am I on the right thread?

I've found Poles to be somewhat outspoken. A bit blunt. On the other hand, I'm the kind of Brit who, if you stand on my toe, will say. "I'm so terribly sorry. It seems my toe is in the way of yours. Would you mind terribly removing your foot?"

Overpoliteness is no good either.

Love / Polish Women Versus Your Local Women ? [289]


If you would remove the hay bales they might feel more welcome.