I write this post in response to posts I have read about scammers,lies and in general negative things.I am going to Russia to meet a woman.A woman who is already my friend.Guys..MEN..have you never had a woman hurt you in your own countries?Never had one lie to you?Have you never done either of those things before to a woman?In other words ...have you never lived life?Get over it.I am an "older" man.Some things I have learned about life...please let me share...People believe lies because they want to,usually.If you give a gift,do so the pleasure of giving,lose your expectations before giving it.If you think you are better than anyone else because of you nationally...you are already less.I go to Russia because of hope.I bought a meal for two young travelers last week on they way to their new home after New Orleans flood.I saw them again today telling someone else the same story.I started to interrupt and then remembered the pleasure I felt providing dinner.I also learned to open my syes a little..people believe lies because they want to..usually...Clifford
Clifford
Its nice to see there is still one person here, that is looking for a good woman and not a bad one.
Generally in life you find what you are looking for.
It would be good if we were able to get back to writing stories of trips to the FSU, rather than the constant review of profiles.
A mature outlook Clifford....it seems to be human nature to focus on the negative more than the positive...just look at any new's item to see what i mean.
"if you hang around the barber shop long enough...you will get a haircut"
Drop the expectation's is the best advice anyone could recieve...good luck in Russia Clifford...my experience there was superb...i cant wait to go back in August.
Sean
The trip gets closer,I leave July fourth,and I try to gather all the information I can.Afterwards I try to sort the facts from the malarky.Sergio,hope is a great motivator.It is the thing that gets millions of people out of bed.It is a positive force.Sean,if you are going back,the same can be said of you.
From my gathering of facts I am in awe of the russian people.I am a realist so I try to keep my head attached to my shoulders.As far as Olga,at worst I will spend time with my friend,at best I will get to know my future wife better.As far as russia,at worst people will treat me badly for being an american,at best people will know me and I them as individuals.
Ill be on my 5th trip to Russia. Going for just about the whole month of July. Its the most amazing country I ever seen and believe me no one around here(USA) will ever have the slightest understanding of what its like there until you go. Goodluck on your trip guys.