Should i hate my mom for this?
Hey, I'm a 16-year old boy from Norway, living in Oslo. Here's the "rules" my mom gives me: [1] Always 1 hour (or more) physical activity EVERY day. [2] I have to wash all the floors in our 3-stories tall house twice a week, plus drying dust (or whatever it's called) [3] I have to make dinner at least twice a week. I have friends and all, but mostly I play on my laptop (We actually do have wireless, but she doesn't know. She thinks I'm playing an offline game. BUT don't be distracted by it, what she thinks is most important for considering who's "side" you're on..) For the 1st rule, I'd like to add that walking does not count. If I've been to school and have had no gymnastics, I have to run around a water near our house for an hour. Rain/snow/even ice? She doesn't care. I can't fake it, cause I have to take pictures with my phone, and bla bla. Just not possible faking. I've tried… For the 2nd rule: If there is a SINGLE little piece of anything at all on the floor when I've washed, she will get furious. She is never happy, even if I've done it perfectly. Same with the 3rd rule, if I fail in any way while making the dinner, she gets furious. And she's never happy. And here are the punishments i get / have gotten for being "disobeying" [1] I do not have access internet (well, she doesn't give me access and thats the point!), from now on and for the next 4 years. Hardly anything I do can change this, and if it changes, it's maybe by a day or two (she counts) [2] If I'm not in physical activity 1 hour a day she takes my laptop to work for 2 days. I bought it fo my own money (which was NOT from her) for about 2.2000 euros. [3] Not really a punishment, but she's angry with me almost all the time. And here's one of the things that piss me off the most: I have a brother at the age of 14. He does not have ANY demands at ALL. He does not do a single thing in the house (I have to wash his room). He once threatened me with a real knife. He held it half an inch from my throat. Ever since, it's been cold between us. I'm not very strong, and he is (considering his age). But we've fought some times since the knife episode and just because I'm older i guess i have a little "technical advantage". He starts it every time (yeah, like you haven't heard that one before, but you'll just have to believe me). In the worst episode after the knife, he needed 3 stiches in the back of his head. That time it started with me taking the remote and he instantly punching me in the face, breaking my glasses. Well, he asked for it. He's the one with the bad temper, so don't go on about any "rage management" for me :) Mom knows of the knife episode, and still even though my bro does nothing in the house and he has no demands (he gets the internet etc) she's always happy and frieldy to him. I know jealousy is bad, but come ON!? I just finished the 3rd of 3 years in… dunno what it is in english, but we have 7 years of "children school" and then 3 years of "youth school" (whereI i just finished) and then 2-3-5 new years, depending on what you want to become. Overall grades I'm the 2nd best in all the school with an average of 5.35 (scales are from 1-6). She doesn't care. The school has about 500 ppl. Well, I tried making it short… If you really bothered reading through all this, thanks alot. But if you're gonna say that I'm a spoiled brat: Compared to other Norwegian teenagers, I'm given more demands, WAY less rewards, and WAYY more punishment. And I also probably forgot something, but this'll do.
Family - 9 Answers
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1 :
didnt finish reading this but u need to STAND UP TO HER... n u should never hate ur moommy (:
2 :
Poor you! You are SO hard done by. NOT.
3 :
LOL and who cleans you poo poo everyday when your a little baby
4 :
I'm not going to tell you if you should hate YOUR mother or not. However, if it was MY mother. Yes, I probably would hate her.
5 :
Do you have the equivalent of social services in Norway? Even if you do, you should be telling this to real people in real life. As many as you can. Hopefully, adults. The cleaning and punishments, while not fair, will make you stronger and more disciplined. But the knife? Na, draw the line there. Someone needs to know. Now.
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First of all, moms can be that cruel(I would know im 15) They always seem to have an excuse but to us its nothing. I'm sorry that you mom is babying your brother that good. I feel that way with my two brothers. Mom makes me do things around the house(literally for nothing) Brothers do a little and get a lot of credit Maybe shes just trying to put structure into your life Hang on, maybe things will get better Don't hate hate her, its never good to hate just talk to her about this, let her know how your really feeling. Hope this works(:
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I think you need to talk to someone about the situation, an older family member or a school counselor. What she's doing isn't really fair and quite emotionally damaging. She might have a reason for treating you this way that needs sorting. Maybe she had a bad time when she was pregnant with you and you remind her of that time. I'm not saying this is acceptable for her behaviour just that there might be a reason for her behaviour. What she is doing is mostly unfair because your brother does not have to do the same, if you were both doing these chores then it would be perfectly acceptable to ask you to help around the house. However, the running thing is a bit weird as if it was that she wanted you to keep fit and healthy then surely she'd want your brother to do it too and she doesn't care about your grades... soooo yeah weird. I would just refuse to do it. let her take your lap top and pretend like you don't care or hide it if you can. You need to stand up to her! As for your brother, brothers fight but putting a knife up to your throat is unacceptable next time he does that call the police. Maybe that will teach him a lesson. Just keep doing as well as your doing at school and just think one day, not so far away, you'll have a good job and will be able to move out. Your mum will no longer have control over you and your brother will probably be in prison! Look to the future :) Edited to add: Your own feelings will determine whether you hate your mum or not. I can't tell you how to feel but I wouldn't be surprised if you said you did hate her.
8 :
Call social services, this is not responsibility, it's slavery.
9 :
She' given you a roof over your head, she makes you food everyday, she cleans your clothes and ass (well when you we're baby) everyday and much more and your bitching about cleaning ? wow people are so ungrateful these days. (I didnt read all of it)
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Anyone else think the Twilight movie was better than the book?
Anyone else think the Twilight movie was better than the book?
I’m sorry if this is a bit long, but when it comes to Twilight I have a lot of opinions. You can just answer the question if you don’t bother to read my rant. I got the book for Christmas and read the three first chapters that very day. I quickly decided that the book was poorly written crap and put it away. Then partly because my friend asked/forced me to go with her to the Twilight movie, which premiered today in Norway, and partly because I felt guilty about not reading it since it was a gift, I decided to finish the book. At one point I had to ask here on yahoo answers if it would get better, but I either got told to go to hell by obsessive Twilight fans for insulting their precious book or told to burn it by fellow Twilight haters. I finished it though. GO ME! But then I watched the movie today and I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, I actually liked Edward, which I thought was impossible. Robert Pattison (that’s his name right?) is more odd looking than good looking to me, so the perfect image (that Meyer was desperately trying to make him which I thought was idiotic, shallow and pathetic) wasn’t there. I also liked the way he talked. And even more surprising, that stupid and pointless baseball match was actually really cool! The director must be awesome to pull that off. Of course, there were things I didn’t like. The make-up was a little over the top pale to the point where it looked stupid. The villains were more comical than scary. Kirsten Stewart did not make me like Bella, but my hatred for her was so strong, I think that was impossible. The fighting scene was cool, therefore there should have been more of that and less of the cheesy romance. The rest was Meyer’s fault for being a crappy writer. (Like how the villains suddenly wanted Bella and how Bella and Edward falls in love too quickly without showing any kind of chemistry whatsoever). So do you agree? Do you disagree? Got something else about it that you’d like to say? Was I the only one who didn’t know that Jacob was a Native American/Indian before seeing it in the movie? Because I was like, what? When was that mentioned? Was it during the beach scene, because I kind of only skimmed that part…? And wow, that was long… I’m actually planning on watching the movie again though, since I’ll be watching it with a more positive attitude. I’m never wasting (my brother’s) money on another Stephenie Meyer book though.
Movies - 10 Answers
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1 :
heeelll no , i loved the book and i thought stephanies writing was perfect
2 :
I liked the book A LOT MORE! It had more detail to it. When i first started it I wasnt to interested. But I have a 5 hour flight. and after you read a little more; I thought it got a lot better. To me if i hadnt read the book first I wouldn't have really gotten the movie . it jumps around to much. But I do Like the movie. Just not as much as the book
3 :
I liked the book more than i liked the movie!
4 :
I really loved the book Twilight, but I liked the movie better! The baseball scene was actually one of my favorites in the movie, but I disliked it in the book. I like both the actors for Bella and Edward and liked both the characters in the book. I think the book is a very good book and nowhere near crap considering a lot of what's out there, but I was surprised that the movie was so good! I can't wait to see it again (waiting for the DVD!) and looking forward to the rest of the movies.
5 :
i loved the books. i thought the books were better than the movie. i did like the movie though. the actors did a good job. and i loved stephenie meyers writing. the books are amazing.
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(robert PATTINSON. sorry, he's my favorite. :)) 1) it's understandable for whichever side did whatever first- saw the movie or read the book. usually book fans are disappointed with movies because it didn't live up to the ideal the reader themselves were able to create. i, for one, loved both. but i prefer the book (which i read before seeing the movie, btw). robert was AMAZING in the movie, but i think they could've cast bella better. (THAT opinion might be because of how i was able to see her while reading is not how kristen stewart played her. or maybe cause i just hate her. :)) 2) the books weren't written to be masterpieces or a classic like shakespear or wuthering heights. it was written so the masses would be able to put themselves in bella's shoes and connect to the book on their own level. stephanie meyer wanted people to feel the emotions bella was experiencing (which she did for me, and a lot of other loyal fans). but you can, of course, have your own opinion. :)) and, silly... DUH jacob is native american. :))) hahaha! he lives on a reservation! :)) hope i helped
7 :
when movies are based on books,,the books are ALWAYS better...you have your own image of what people look like and what you think of them and i think that the people who played bella and edward were shit and they should never have gotten the parts...they were to say the least not up to my expectations image wise...the guy who played edward is horrible llooking and seemed like he has a shitty personality in real life when i watched some interview on tv with him..i dont know maybe its me but he was off or something...but i do disagree with the movie being better than than the book...i also find it really annoying how people are SOOOO key word "SOOO" obssessed with the series...thats all i hear about!
8 :
I think the movie was crap. I don't understand how Stephenie Meyer could have let someone butcher her story that way. The movie skipped over really integral parts of the plot (like there's no mention of Bella's hatred towards blood) that made the movie a far cry from the book. Boo!!!
9 :
NO WAY! the books are way better! the movie was poorly acted, and had a lot of the main storyline missing the books were jam-packed with details, and were written amazing. the only part in the movie that i felt was casted correctly was jacob black. i mean, if edward is supposed to be perfect,they could at least get a cute guy to play him. rob is a good actor and everything, but hes just not edward material.and bella....wow! kirsten stewart is no where near good enough to be bella!! anyway as u can see i like the books better...but w.e everyone is different.
10 :
i read what you wrote,.. but im sorry, i dont agree w/ you movie is better than the book,.. ill proudly say that i already finished reading the series,.. and so sad that its done,.. the book is more interesting than the movie though the movie was fantastic,...
I’m sorry if this is a bit long, but when it comes to Twilight I have a lot of opinions. You can just answer the question if you don’t bother to read my rant. I got the book for Christmas and read the three first chapters that very day. I quickly decided that the book was poorly written crap and put it away. Then partly because my friend asked/forced me to go with her to the Twilight movie, which premiered today in Norway, and partly because I felt guilty about not reading it since it was a gift, I decided to finish the book. At one point I had to ask here on yahoo answers if it would get better, but I either got told to go to hell by obsessive Twilight fans for insulting their precious book or told to burn it by fellow Twilight haters. I finished it though. GO ME! But then I watched the movie today and I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, I actually liked Edward, which I thought was impossible. Robert Pattison (that’s his name right?) is more odd looking than good looking to me, so the perfect image (that Meyer was desperately trying to make him which I thought was idiotic, shallow and pathetic) wasn’t there. I also liked the way he talked. And even more surprising, that stupid and pointless baseball match was actually really cool! The director must be awesome to pull that off. Of course, there were things I didn’t like. The make-up was a little over the top pale to the point where it looked stupid. The villains were more comical than scary. Kirsten Stewart did not make me like Bella, but my hatred for her was so strong, I think that was impossible. The fighting scene was cool, therefore there should have been more of that and less of the cheesy romance. The rest was Meyer’s fault for being a crappy writer. (Like how the villains suddenly wanted Bella and how Bella and Edward falls in love too quickly without showing any kind of chemistry whatsoever). So do you agree? Do you disagree? Got something else about it that you’d like to say? Was I the only one who didn’t know that Jacob was a Native American/Indian before seeing it in the movie? Because I was like, what? When was that mentioned? Was it during the beach scene, because I kind of only skimmed that part…? And wow, that was long… I’m actually planning on watching the movie again though, since I’ll be watching it with a more positive attitude. I’m never wasting (my brother’s) money on another Stephenie Meyer book though.
Movies - 10 Answers
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1 :
heeelll no , i loved the book and i thought stephanies writing was perfect
2 :
I liked the book A LOT MORE! It had more detail to it. When i first started it I wasnt to interested. But I have a 5 hour flight. and after you read a little more; I thought it got a lot better. To me if i hadnt read the book first I wouldn't have really gotten the movie . it jumps around to much. But I do Like the movie. Just not as much as the book
3 :
I liked the book more than i liked the movie!
4 :
I really loved the book Twilight, but I liked the movie better! The baseball scene was actually one of my favorites in the movie, but I disliked it in the book. I like both the actors for Bella and Edward and liked both the characters in the book. I think the book is a very good book and nowhere near crap considering a lot of what's out there, but I was surprised that the movie was so good! I can't wait to see it again (waiting for the DVD!) and looking forward to the rest of the movies.
5 :
i loved the books. i thought the books were better than the movie. i did like the movie though. the actors did a good job. and i loved stephenie meyers writing. the books are amazing.
6 :
(robert PATTINSON. sorry, he's my favorite. :)) 1) it's understandable for whichever side did whatever first- saw the movie or read the book. usually book fans are disappointed with movies because it didn't live up to the ideal the reader themselves were able to create. i, for one, loved both. but i prefer the book (which i read before seeing the movie, btw). robert was AMAZING in the movie, but i think they could've cast bella better. (THAT opinion might be because of how i was able to see her while reading is not how kristen stewart played her. or maybe cause i just hate her. :)) 2) the books weren't written to be masterpieces or a classic like shakespear or wuthering heights. it was written so the masses would be able to put themselves in bella's shoes and connect to the book on their own level. stephanie meyer wanted people to feel the emotions bella was experiencing (which she did for me, and a lot of other loyal fans). but you can, of course, have your own opinion. :)) and, silly... DUH jacob is native american. :))) hahaha! he lives on a reservation! :)) hope i helped
7 :
when movies are based on books,,the books are ALWAYS better...you have your own image of what people look like and what you think of them and i think that the people who played bella and edward were shit and they should never have gotten the parts...they were to say the least not up to my expectations image wise...the guy who played edward is horrible llooking and seemed like he has a shitty personality in real life when i watched some interview on tv with him..i dont know maybe its me but he was off or something...but i do disagree with the movie being better than than the book...i also find it really annoying how people are SOOOO key word "SOOO" obssessed with the series...thats all i hear about!
8 :
I think the movie was crap. I don't understand how Stephenie Meyer could have let someone butcher her story that way. The movie skipped over really integral parts of the plot (like there's no mention of Bella's hatred towards blood) that made the movie a far cry from the book. Boo!!!
9 :
NO WAY! the books are way better! the movie was poorly acted, and had a lot of the main storyline missing the books were jam-packed with details, and were written amazing. the only part in the movie that i felt was casted correctly was jacob black. i mean, if edward is supposed to be perfect,they could at least get a cute guy to play him. rob is a good actor and everything, but hes just not edward material.and bella....wow! kirsten stewart is no where near good enough to be bella!! anyway as u can see i like the books better...but w.e everyone is different.
10 :
i read what you wrote,.. but im sorry, i dont agree w/ you movie is better than the book,.. ill proudly say that i already finished reading the series,.. and so sad that its done,.. the book is more interesting than the movie though the movie was fantastic,...
Monday, November 7, 2011
My husband wants to divorce me because of economical problems and because I have had problems with his mum!?
My husband wants to divorce me because of economical problems and because I have had problems with his mum!?
I was a 22 years old girl living in Iran with very good money that I made and also my dad gave when I married a 23 years old Norwegian guy without a job who was studying. We had so many difficulties to marry but finally we made it. When I moved to Norway he had already given up on studying and he had 50 000 studying loan that he has to pay even now!! He did not even work 3 years ago and he was living poorly in a very small room in a very small town. I spent many days without eating anything yet I walked to school everyday in cold snow without warm clothes and... but I loved him and stayed with him. We moved to a bigger room which had absolutely nothing in it! No refrigiator, oven, nothing. We got no help from his mother who did not even wash our clothes. She did not even help us with 50-60 dollar and that caused arguments between us too. Then with my encouragement he got a parttime job which only helped us to pay our important expenses yet we did not have money for food! I applied for 600 jobs and did not get!! He tried to get 3-4 creditcards to be able to pay for expenses! 1 year after that we moved to Oslo for better opportunities and we had EXTREMELY difficult time for 2 months and I had to sleep on empty floor until he got a fulltime job and slowly we bought things without anyones help. I got a fulltime job after a year which was around 70% of his income. So I paid around 30-40% of my income for our sharing expenses. But he is never satisfied and he claims that I must pay for creditcard bills that he has spent on me 3 years ago. He also says that he does not have any money in his account after he pays for his studying loan that he has got 6 years ago before he knew me, even if now he has fulltime job with good payment! He always complains if I buy any dress, make up and such things for me. After finansproblems I lost my fulltime job and got 40% job which isnt enough for my own expenses yet I still give him 20% of our expenses.He claims that I must give more to him and another prob is that he wants to rent 10 000 dollar to his mother who has not helped me even 50 dollar when I was dying hungry! He says that his mother needs this money badly and will give back the money! I think we have worse economic than his mum!! We just argue all the time. Help me.
Marriage & Divorce - 10 Answers
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first, if he is so broke, how would he give 10,000 to his mother? that part i don't understand. also, as his wife, it is your job to put in 50% for your expenses. but, you should not have to give it directly to him. you should pay the bills yourself. to make sure that your money is going where it is supposed to be going. you should pay the credit card bills on time every month or both of your guys' credit will be very very bad. also, it is not or should it have ever been his mom's responsibility to wash your clothes. your old enough to be married, your old enough to do your won laundry. and as for her giving you money, if she is needing to borrow from you, then chances are, she just didn't have it to give. but by the sounds of it, neither do you. so the loan is a bad idea. unless you can afford it, and get something in writing. good luck.
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you're doing all this just becasue he is Norweigan you feel you have to buy his love, he doesn't love you the same, it's plain to see.
3 :
cause he married you because he needs a female body to bear his children; and be obedient to his mother; now once there is a inbalance in his equation ; he first gets rid of you cause he wasnt emotionally attached to you when he married you; it was more like a purchase! sorry but please respect your self and leave; it might seem that you cant because you never know another way of living; but believe me there is
4 :
When you say Norwegian, you don't mean ethnically, right? Is there no love? Why is it a problem him divorcing you if there is no love? You should be able to stay in Norway if you have been married for three years, if I'm not mistaken. Find someone who loves you instead? May be the blessing you need, this.
5 :
You are wasting your time. What's the use in loving someone who does not love you back? He's just using you. Don't loan the no-good-for-nothing-bum's mom any money. Tell her to get her own damned job.
6 :
where did you find this guy??? All I can say right now is RUN BABY RUN!!!! Life is too short to bother with a drama king.
7 :
You are not his wife, you are his financial partner and one that he feels is inadequate. Get out of the marriage and find a real man who can provide for his family and give the love you deserve.
8 :
you must wake up .. hes after your money .. not you.. so leave him wile you can .. hes a rat bag .. wake up .. and look at .. getting away from .. him.. his mum is only using you and so is he ....
9 :
This is way too confusing to understand. He has no money but yet he gives a lot to his mom. He wants you to give a lot of your money to him for bills he created. All kinds of weird stuff is happening here. So many couples argue over money. It is not worth breaking up over even tho I would think so at first because he seems very selfish with money that isn't his. But yet, usually couples put their money together and decide what to pay and how much to pay on everything. It should be a joint effort. Combine all of your incomes and split all of the bills equally. Young people don't think that way. They think that it's individual money and individual bills. Do you want to live like that and argue forever? Then if you don't do as I suggest. Love each other and help each other with bills and everything else. You are as ONE now and that's the way it should be with the two of you. Teach him this and you will both be a lot happier.
10 :
First of all, let me ask you what exactly it is that you are getting out of this relationship. Sounds to me like you have gotten nothing but hardship from day one. Why would you want to stay in this type of situation anyway. Why wouldn't you want to get away from him and his mother and take care of just yourself? You could do so much better on your own at least you wouldn't have him dragging you down. Think about it. What good is he to you anyway? Sounds to me like he will let you work hard every day and take care of him but I don't think he would do the same for you. Red
I was a 22 years old girl living in Iran with very good money that I made and also my dad gave when I married a 23 years old Norwegian guy without a job who was studying. We had so many difficulties to marry but finally we made it. When I moved to Norway he had already given up on studying and he had 50 000 studying loan that he has to pay even now!! He did not even work 3 years ago and he was living poorly in a very small room in a very small town. I spent many days without eating anything yet I walked to school everyday in cold snow without warm clothes and... but I loved him and stayed with him. We moved to a bigger room which had absolutely nothing in it! No refrigiator, oven, nothing. We got no help from his mother who did not even wash our clothes. She did not even help us with 50-60 dollar and that caused arguments between us too. Then with my encouragement he got a parttime job which only helped us to pay our important expenses yet we did not have money for food! I applied for 600 jobs and did not get!! He tried to get 3-4 creditcards to be able to pay for expenses! 1 year after that we moved to Oslo for better opportunities and we had EXTREMELY difficult time for 2 months and I had to sleep on empty floor until he got a fulltime job and slowly we bought things without anyones help. I got a fulltime job after a year which was around 70% of his income. So I paid around 30-40% of my income for our sharing expenses. But he is never satisfied and he claims that I must pay for creditcard bills that he has spent on me 3 years ago. He also says that he does not have any money in his account after he pays for his studying loan that he has got 6 years ago before he knew me, even if now he has fulltime job with good payment! He always complains if I buy any dress, make up and such things for me. After finansproblems I lost my fulltime job and got 40% job which isnt enough for my own expenses yet I still give him 20% of our expenses.He claims that I must give more to him and another prob is that he wants to rent 10 000 dollar to his mother who has not helped me even 50 dollar when I was dying hungry! He says that his mother needs this money badly and will give back the money! I think we have worse economic than his mum!! We just argue all the time. Help me.
Marriage & Divorce - 10 Answers
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1 :
first, if he is so broke, how would he give 10,000 to his mother? that part i don't understand. also, as his wife, it is your job to put in 50% for your expenses. but, you should not have to give it directly to him. you should pay the bills yourself. to make sure that your money is going where it is supposed to be going. you should pay the credit card bills on time every month or both of your guys' credit will be very very bad. also, it is not or should it have ever been his mom's responsibility to wash your clothes. your old enough to be married, your old enough to do your won laundry. and as for her giving you money, if she is needing to borrow from you, then chances are, she just didn't have it to give. but by the sounds of it, neither do you. so the loan is a bad idea. unless you can afford it, and get something in writing. good luck.
2 :
you're doing all this just becasue he is Norweigan you feel you have to buy his love, he doesn't love you the same, it's plain to see.
3 :
cause he married you because he needs a female body to bear his children; and be obedient to his mother; now once there is a inbalance in his equation ; he first gets rid of you cause he wasnt emotionally attached to you when he married you; it was more like a purchase! sorry but please respect your self and leave; it might seem that you cant because you never know another way of living; but believe me there is
4 :
When you say Norwegian, you don't mean ethnically, right? Is there no love? Why is it a problem him divorcing you if there is no love? You should be able to stay in Norway if you have been married for three years, if I'm not mistaken. Find someone who loves you instead? May be the blessing you need, this.
5 :
You are wasting your time. What's the use in loving someone who does not love you back? He's just using you. Don't loan the no-good-for-nothing-bum's mom any money. Tell her to get her own damned job.
6 :
where did you find this guy??? All I can say right now is RUN BABY RUN!!!! Life is too short to bother with a drama king.
7 :
You are not his wife, you are his financial partner and one that he feels is inadequate. Get out of the marriage and find a real man who can provide for his family and give the love you deserve.
8 :
you must wake up .. hes after your money .. not you.. so leave him wile you can .. hes a rat bag .. wake up .. and look at .. getting away from .. him.. his mum is only using you and so is he ....
9 :
This is way too confusing to understand. He has no money but yet he gives a lot to his mom. He wants you to give a lot of your money to him for bills he created. All kinds of weird stuff is happening here. So many couples argue over money. It is not worth breaking up over even tho I would think so at first because he seems very selfish with money that isn't his. But yet, usually couples put their money together and decide what to pay and how much to pay on everything. It should be a joint effort. Combine all of your incomes and split all of the bills equally. Young people don't think that way. They think that it's individual money and individual bills. Do you want to live like that and argue forever? Then if you don't do as I suggest. Love each other and help each other with bills and everything else. You are as ONE now and that's the way it should be with the two of you. Teach him this and you will both be a lot happier.
10 :
First of all, let me ask you what exactly it is that you are getting out of this relationship. Sounds to me like you have gotten nothing but hardship from day one. Why would you want to stay in this type of situation anyway. Why wouldn't you want to get away from him and his mother and take care of just yourself? You could do so much better on your own at least you wouldn't have him dragging you down. Think about it. What good is he to you anyway? Sounds to me like he will let you work hard every day and take care of him but I don't think he would do the same for you. Red
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
QANTAS or Singapore Airlines?
QANTAS or Singapore Airlines?
I plan on booking a return trip from Sydney, Australia to Olso, Norway. Departure around the end of November, 2011 with the return around the end of February, 2012 (I am flexible in terms of dates). I have looked up the prices around a couple of online flight booking websites however with further research, decided it was better to book with a travel agent for an international flight. So, I have looked up the prices on the website of the travel agent I plan on making the booking with. At first, I was thinking of going with the cheapest ticket which was KLM Royal Dutch Airlines but after a few Google searches, came to the conclusion that it was probably more wiser to pay the extra money for better service. So, after having removed a couple of other airlines from my possible options, I am now left with QANTAS or Singapore Airlines. With QANTAS, it will be around $2223.14 and for Singapore Airlines, $2495.94. I've moreover checked both airlines on SKYTRAX and QANTAS is 8/10, with Singapore Airlines as 8.5/10. So, there is really only a '0.5' difference between them there. I've read up good things about both airlines but I'm still uncertain. I know that it will be a long flight so obviously seat comfort, food and entertainment do remain as being factors to consider. However, is there a need to spend possibly an extra $272.80 for a supposedly better airline or will it be fine to just travel with QANTAS? Plus, if it does make any difference, my actual destination will be Bergen so I need further travelling costs there and back as well. So, that's why I just want to be definite as to whether spending the extra money is necessary.
Air Travel - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
It's always better to fly with your 'own' airline, if you're a native from Australia, it's Qantas. Home airlines tend to cater to needs and preferences of natives, the magazines, meal menus etc. are all chosen based on natives' favorites. The other important factor is you can accumulate air miles when you fly, the chances you are going to fly Qantas again should be much greater than flying with a foreign airline.
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If the only choice is between QANTAS and Singapore Airlines I would go for QANTAS. Singapore Airlines do not offer direct flights from Singapore to Oslo. You would need to transit through either Frankfurt/Germany or Copenhagen/Denmark and continue your flight on either Lufthansa or SAS. This requires to pass through either German or Danish immigration. The flights between the so called 'Schengen' countries are internal flights without immigration controls. Flights from Frankfurt or Copenhagen to Oslo depart from the national/Schengen part of the airport. International transit without immigration control is not possible. The stopover time of only 1:05 hours to 1:20 hours will result in a 'nervously queuing' at immigration with the self-question asked: will I make it to my connection flight?? http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Europe_Schengen .. The transit at London travelling on QANTAS will be more smoother. You will be able to stay airside without passing British immigration and you will be transported by designated buses to the departure terminal. However you will have a 6 ½ hours stopover at London of you want to travel on a flight operated by QANTAS; the other flights offered and sold by QANTAS are actually performed by the allied airline British Airways. Maybe you should still reconsider your plans and book on KLM. The flight will take you directly into Bergen with stopovers at Singapore and Amsterdam. Qantas Airways flights 31; departs 17:30 Kingsford Smith (SYD); arrives 22:30 Changi (SIN) stopover in Singapore (SIN) for 2h 45m KLM Royal Dutch flight 836; departs 01:15 Changi (SIN); arrives 07:50 Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS) stopover in Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS) for 2h 50m KLM Royal Dutch flights 1187 operated by KLM Cityhopper; departs 10:40 Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS); arrives 12:30 Bergen - Flesland (BGO) flight time: 8h 10m + 13h 35m + 1h 50m = 23h 35m stopover time: 3h 40m + 2h 50m = 6h 30m total travel time: 30h 05m The stopover time of 2h 50m at Amsterdam (or 2h 00m on the return flight) is sufficient to clear immigration without hustle.
3 :
Singapore Airlines!!!
4 :
Given the choice between Singpaore Airlines, Qantas or KLM, I would choose Singapore every time. They win more "best airline" awards than any other airline, have incredible food (for an airline) and the service is as good as it gets. You also will layover at Singpore's Changi Airport which is one of the best airports in the world for a number of reasons. Singapore Airlines can be more expensive, otherwise I would consider KLM and Qantas to be about equal regarding service and amenities and would choose the airline with the best price and flight and layover times.
I plan on booking a return trip from Sydney, Australia to Olso, Norway. Departure around the end of November, 2011 with the return around the end of February, 2012 (I am flexible in terms of dates). I have looked up the prices around a couple of online flight booking websites however with further research, decided it was better to book with a travel agent for an international flight. So, I have looked up the prices on the website of the travel agent I plan on making the booking with. At first, I was thinking of going with the cheapest ticket which was KLM Royal Dutch Airlines but after a few Google searches, came to the conclusion that it was probably more wiser to pay the extra money for better service. So, after having removed a couple of other airlines from my possible options, I am now left with QANTAS or Singapore Airlines. With QANTAS, it will be around $2223.14 and for Singapore Airlines, $2495.94. I've moreover checked both airlines on SKYTRAX and QANTAS is 8/10, with Singapore Airlines as 8.5/10. So, there is really only a '0.5' difference between them there. I've read up good things about both airlines but I'm still uncertain. I know that it will be a long flight so obviously seat comfort, food and entertainment do remain as being factors to consider. However, is there a need to spend possibly an extra $272.80 for a supposedly better airline or will it be fine to just travel with QANTAS? Plus, if it does make any difference, my actual destination will be Bergen so I need further travelling costs there and back as well. So, that's why I just want to be definite as to whether spending the extra money is necessary.
Air Travel - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
It's always better to fly with your 'own' airline, if you're a native from Australia, it's Qantas. Home airlines tend to cater to needs and preferences of natives, the magazines, meal menus etc. are all chosen based on natives' favorites. The other important factor is you can accumulate air miles when you fly, the chances you are going to fly Qantas again should be much greater than flying with a foreign airline.
2 :
If the only choice is between QANTAS and Singapore Airlines I would go for QANTAS. Singapore Airlines do not offer direct flights from Singapore to Oslo. You would need to transit through either Frankfurt/Germany or Copenhagen/Denmark and continue your flight on either Lufthansa or SAS. This requires to pass through either German or Danish immigration. The flights between the so called 'Schengen' countries are internal flights without immigration controls. Flights from Frankfurt or Copenhagen to Oslo depart from the national/Schengen part of the airport. International transit without immigration control is not possible. The stopover time of only 1:05 hours to 1:20 hours will result in a 'nervously queuing' at immigration with the self-question asked: will I make it to my connection flight?? http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Europe_Schengen .. The transit at London travelling on QANTAS will be more smoother. You will be able to stay airside without passing British immigration and you will be transported by designated buses to the departure terminal. However you will have a 6 ½ hours stopover at London of you want to travel on a flight operated by QANTAS; the other flights offered and sold by QANTAS are actually performed by the allied airline British Airways. Maybe you should still reconsider your plans and book on KLM. The flight will take you directly into Bergen with stopovers at Singapore and Amsterdam. Qantas Airways flights 31; departs 17:30 Kingsford Smith (SYD); arrives 22:30 Changi (SIN) stopover in Singapore (SIN) for 2h 45m KLM Royal Dutch flight 836; departs 01:15 Changi (SIN); arrives 07:50 Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS) stopover in Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS) for 2h 50m KLM Royal Dutch flights 1187 operated by KLM Cityhopper; departs 10:40 Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS); arrives 12:30 Bergen - Flesland (BGO) flight time: 8h 10m + 13h 35m + 1h 50m = 23h 35m stopover time: 3h 40m + 2h 50m = 6h 30m total travel time: 30h 05m The stopover time of 2h 50m at Amsterdam (or 2h 00m on the return flight) is sufficient to clear immigration without hustle.
3 :
Singapore Airlines!!!
4 :
Given the choice between Singpaore Airlines, Qantas or KLM, I would choose Singapore every time. They win more "best airline" awards than any other airline, have incredible food (for an airline) and the service is as good as it gets. You also will layover at Singpore's Changi Airport which is one of the best airports in the world for a number of reasons. Singapore Airlines can be more expensive, otherwise I would consider KLM and Qantas to be about equal regarding service and amenities and would choose the airline with the best price and flight and layover times.
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