Success stories

[Pete E]

Just a thought at the bottom of a long post below.How about some success stories?I know we got lots of them out there,and its less than the total,number because lots of happily married guys we just don't hear from anymore.
For you guys that have one,it could be as simple as "met my wife in --,we have been married-- years,very happy or whatever would describe.
You don't even have to be married for it too be a success story.

Pete

[wizard]

... in response to Success stories, posted by Pete E on Jul 19, 2004

Why should anyone post success stories for the resident trolls to tear apart???

Personally, I know of many success stories of gringos married to or in relationships with Colombianas... You don't see any of them posting here on Planet Telenovella...

Personally, I consider my marriage a success... No red flags, no drama, no unrealistic expectations... Yes, we have our moments, but this happens in all relationships...

As I have said before, the trick is to get to know your girl BEFORE you propose, not after you pull the trigger...

[Fuzzyone]

... in response to Why..., posted by wizard on Jul 20, 2004

You are right why would I post anything here to listen to a troll we have here
look for a problem so he can try to tear up what I have....

[Pete E]

... in response to Why..., posted by wizard on Jul 20, 2004

You just gave us your success story in brief.
I haven't seen any success stories torn apart,marriages that is.Heats success stories have taken,well,heat.But he is a big boy and can handle it,and won't let it stop him.

Pete

[zack]

... in response to Success stories, posted by Pete E on Jul 19, 2004

that so many of the success stories involve ladies from Peru? Not just on this thread but on this forum in general. It makes me think that Peru is one of the better places in SA to find a good wife.

Zack

[Pete E]

... in response to Isn't it interesting..., posted by zack on Jul 20, 2004

I agree.If we are talking about the success of guys who married Peruvian ladies.I don't remember one single problem story.
But I know lots of guys who went there and found no one they were interested in.

Pete

[Troy]

... in response to Success stories, posted by Pete E on Jul 19, 2004

Although I am not married yet, I consider my two year relationship with my peruvian fiancee to be a success story.  We have clear communication, we are similiar in many ways, and we show each other respect and love on a daily basis.  We both come from close knit, loving families that had not been affected by divorce (either from parents or siblings), and we both have strong ethics and morals in regards to what marriage means.  

In everyway, this is the girl of my dreams, and she wasn't a product of an agency or a 10 day courtship.  I didn't find her posing in a tight miniskirt in some agencie's photo album, and we did not rush our relationship.  We actually started as friends!  We took our time, got to know each other, discussed IMPORTANT issues such as potential problems of her adjusting to life in America/religion/conflict resolution/child rearing/money/moods/sharing space, and more.  I felt my fiancee and I did everything right.  For us, our relationship was romantic AND practical, so our conversations were not always about lovey dovey stuff; but concepts important to maintaining healthy male/female relationships.

I feel in every way that my relationship to my fiancee is a success story, and I am truly happy that I've met her.

[Pete E]

... in response to My Success story, posted by Troy on Jul 19, 2004

Good for you.Good luck with your Novia and I presume impending marriage.Thanks for posting.And another Peruvian success story!

Pete

[Red Clay]

... in response to Success stories, posted by Pete E on Jul 19, 2004

Don't have alot of time now, but my marriage is still great. My wife is the most cheerful, unselfish person I have ever known. I am amazed that even when things go wrong for her, it doesn't get her down. Never really in a bad mood (wish I could say the same). It's like she has a way of being cheerful and positive because she doesn't want to affect the mood around the house. I consider that to be unselfish, overcoming her feelings to maintain a pleasant environment for me. She is so full of life and fun. She is still so thrilled to be here. She has a great job working in a law firm here as  a legal assistant. The attorneys recently placed a new ad in the yellow pages and included her name and photo in the ad. I am so proud of her, I know there must have been times during her adjustment process when she was scared or intimidated about something but she pushed through it, overcame it. I don't think there is anything she would not do for me, or at least try.

Today she received some test results from her doctor which look questionable so he wants to do more tests in a couple of months. She called me during the day and told me not to be scared because she wasn't, but that the doctor wants to follow up on some things that didn't look normal (female stuff) So here she is trying to re-assure me when it is her that could easily be worried. Those of you who pray might say one for her. No reason to panic, but still concerned of course.

Pete, you should check out some of the places in Peru if you want to live on the beach in SA. I can email you a little trip report of our recent visit to some beach towns there, prices we were quoted, etc. Fascinating country and safe enough to travel almost anywhere within.

[zack]

... in response to Re: Success stories, posted by Red Clay on Jul 19, 2004

I'm sure your wife will be fine, but I will say a prayer anyway. Nice story and thanks for posting it.

Zack

[utopiacowboy]

... in response to Re: Re: Success stories, posted by zack on Jul 20, 2004

I will keep her in my prayers.

[Pete E]

... in response to Re: Success stories, posted by Red Clay on Jul 19, 2004

I already knew yours was one of the success stories out there,but its good you posted it for the new guys.It speaks well of the women from Peru also.
Yes please mail me the report on Peru and the beaches.
Sorry I didn't look you up in Tennesee.I flew in to Nashville the afternoon of the 4th,drove to Memphis in time to see the fireworks from the rooftop of the Peabody hotel where I stayed,spent all day the 5th at the Sun Records 50 aniversary party,Drove back to Nashville with just enough time to catch my plane to Oakland on the 6th.Originally I had planned to spend more time in the Southeast but my doctor said get here for treatment.Its a far cry from my original vacation plans.

Pete

[Red Clay]

... in response to Re: Re: Success stories, posted by Pete E on Jul 20, 2004

Thanks everyone, I'll post a few more success story details later this week.

Pete, I'll send you some info and email you a couple of pics from the places we looked at.

[david hagar]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Success stories, posted by Red Clay on Jul 20, 2004

I am looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Beattledog

[david hagar]

... in response to Re: Success stories, posted by Red Clay on Jul 19, 2004

Red Clay

It is great to hear of your very sucessful marriage to a very loving and considerate wife. It makes all men take heart to hear of your great marriage.

Beattledog