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jim c
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« on: August 31, 2002, 04:00:00 AM » |
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In response to the recent lexicon posts. I believe that Pete and Keith have explained the situation from a personal experience point of view. The concept of danger is in the mind of the person who is afraid. I was cop in Detroit and I am afraid to go back there without a gun. That is because I know about the place and there are not many safe places there within the city limits. I think it is much more dangereous than Cali.
There are different perspectives on safety in Cali If you are a rookie stay in an agency, do not travel the streets alone, stick to the malls. Use translators and on a date trust the girl you are with. She knows the city and if she has any sense she will not take you to a dangereous area. Others learn the boundrys of safety thru experience and become more independant. Rookies in the city are vulnerable and should listen to experienced travelers. I don't care if you speak spanish, its not sufficient. Street smarts about the city are important. Cali is not Buenos Aires or Madrid. Yes people are leaving, not because they want to, its because they have to leave for the reasons Pete specified.
Ask a girl if she would like to stay in Cali with you, verses moving to the US and you will be surprised how many will light up. They really are looking for Prince Charming and a better life. Of course having wealth does make you more attractive in her eyes, is it any different here? Should she settle for a guy who will give her children, walk away, and never pay child support. Life is very hard in an economy that has over 20% reported unemployment. The stress levels involved in living there are horrendeous. Most of the women I have met have some form of gastritis or colitis. Yes they are looking for a solution and you could be the one that solves their problem.
To round out my post -- learn spanish, learn about the area, understand the real situation- go and experience it first hand. If you are buying furniture, go meet someone beautiful, marry her without knowing her and take your risks. If you have sense and opportunity, take your time, go when you can and find someone compatable. But above all stop these bs fantasys listen to those with experience and change your boreing life. jimc
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