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Originally Posted by Wmsn4Life
Surprise! You know the situation better than we do!! Is that really worth noting???
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A lot of the responses I've been getting have left me completely convinced that it is, actually.
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Originally Posted by Wmsn4Life
Being reliant only upon YOUR characterization of the situation, all we can do is offer ideas based on what you wrote.
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I wasn't getting ideas, I was getting snap judgments and accusations.
So I'm supposed to say 'oh wow, yeah I guess I should admit that I am in fact full of ****-- what a brilliant idea!'???
A normal person would say 'I don't understand, could you give me some more info?', or just ignore the whole thing.
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Originally Posted by Wmsn4Life
Either way, for you, the takeaway SHOULD BE ... Being expats from the same country doesn't require you to be friends.
Certain common sense and self-preservation skills should apply, even if you're both Americans in a strange land.
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This is exactly why I regret posting this. There are too many nasty pieces of work on this forum, ready to pounce on anyone who shows even the slightest hint of vulnerability.
Initially, the guy is a lot like John Candy in Planes Trains and Automobiles. The picture you have in your head probably doesn't match the reality at all. It's easy to say 'you're over-involved', but I'm willing to bet you've never lived abroad before.
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