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Have you considered the fact that Spanish in Spain is very different from Spanish in Buenos Aires? How many years have you been living in Madrid? I lived in Madrid and learned my Spanish there but was not rock solid fluent when I left. I am quite certain that it has gotten worse now adopting...

The best way to do it is through the school. First of all you will have a built in support system. If you have any problems you will have someone to turn to (no small matter). You will find the cheapest housing through the school. You will make friends with people in your age range and with...

There are certain real estate companies in Buenos Aires that deal exclusively with the English speaking foreign market. What that means in plain English is that the properties are overpriced for tourists or newcomers who really do not know the market well and do not know the true values of the...

I know foreigners who have had identical situations to yours. I also have a friend whose portero was renting out her parking space for much more money than she knew about and he was keeping most of the money. This went on for a long time. Argentina is a country based distrust. You can't...

Actually, I am not a sheep at all (can't you tell by my posts?). I just don't enjoy the arguing and the constant bickering back and forth. Argentineans prefer the argument. Cultural differences I suppose. In another thread I think you mention that you are married to someone from the States so...

You should carry a photo copy of your passport!

Markus, All I can say is that with an attitude like that you must be from the U.S. The sooner you lose the attitude the better off you will be. In the States you can get help in whatever language you choose. The same could be said for Europe. I don't know how long you have been in Buenos...

Thank you KatharineAnn. Sometimes it is difficult to express accurately on these forums. But, you are correct. I was referring to the women (and men) who see themselves as down on their luck and are looking to escape what they see as a hopeless situation without a future. Most of my...

This forum is filled with foreigners/expats living in Argentina. It is inconceivable to me that anyone living in this country would use the word "Falklands." It shows a very superficial understanding of the country you choose to reside in.

This really is the answer. I have lost count of all of the Argentinean women that I have known over the years who were actively seeking someone to take them out of Argentina. However, this is certainly not limited to Argentineans. The same could be said of many other countries around the...

HDM You sound like you are from the States. Just because you have a great building does not mean that it is the norm. Consider yourself lucky because it is not the norm. The more upscale your building is the more likely you are to have problems with the neighbors, etc. that go far beyond...

This is truth!!!

This sounds perfectly logical in theory but in practicality it does not work. I know a few foreigners who follow your advice and they are fighting for their "rights" almost every day. It is very stressful and sometimes very costly. Argentineans abuse each other if they can get away with it...

Cujodu, It takes heroic effort to be from the U.S. and live in Buenos Aires! All foreigners have it tough but Americans have it worse. I have never been able to completely figure it out but it doesn't really matter. That's just the way it is. I would pass on the suggestion to tell your...

Las Malvinas Son Argentinas!

Latin relationships are particularly possesive. And, obsessive. I think that initially men from other cultures somehow find it "sexy." But, after a while unless you get married, the possessiveness gets real old and somewhat scary.

Sadly this post was edited and is not what the poster had in mind. I think that the post was indicative of what this thread is all about. The topic of this thread is called "Why Argentine Women are so Angry!" There is a thread running at the moment called something to the effect of "Is It...

The only women that I know who post pictures like that on a forum are ladies who are looking for a guy to get them out of here!!! Good luck to you!

You don't say how much money you would like to spend. A momento would seem to mean a nice but small gift from Buenos Aires. I found some great looking wallets and coin purses, in a great variety of colors, and good quality leather at Rossi & Caruso on Posadas close to Patio Bullrich in...

I do not find Argentina do be a sexist country. In many ways the women have the upper hand. I do find an awful lot of anger though! But, it is not specific to women. It applies to men equally as well. The demographics of Argentina are changing rapidly. The lifestyle once considered to be...