When I started going out with my guy I told him that 90% of my friends are male. He doesn't care, and they've pretty much all married by now anyway. However the guys I know who have settled with Argentine women I'm no longer able to see, their girlfriends get crazy jealous -- but I've heard some crazy stories about the Argentine guys too. One I know stalks his own girlfriend -- that is seriously scary, but she's just as warped so I guess maybe they are attracted to each other because of their rather psychotic behaviours.
I agree with the poster above, you need to adjust to the endless family affairs. This was especially true for me as I had been single for almost a year before I met my guy and had moved down on my own, used to planning my own time, and it was pretty overwhelming to not just have a boyfriend but also have all of these assumed commitments.
Oh, and don't ever expect to be accepted by the girlfriend's in your Argentine guy's circle of friends. You will always be slightly mistrusted. I'm also more of an outsider in my boyfriend's circle because I'm actually in my 30s, whereas all the other guys are dating girls at least 5, if not 10 years younger them. So in terms of maturity, at least 10 - 15 years younger, if not more, than I am. I end up talking to the guys most of the time when we go out, which of course makes the girls even more annoyed with me.
I really don't like the visit to the hospital literally within hours of the birth of a new baby. To me it is overwhelming and ridiculous to allow 20 people to press into a room right after a woman's given birth. I personally would never allow it, I don't need 20 people, including the husband's boss and co-workers staring at me right after labor.
The plus side -- celebrations can be really a lot more fun. And there's certain things you'd miss if you never went out with a local. I love local weddings. We're getting married this year, twice -- once in Canada and then again here. The one in Canada will be fun in a reserved way, but the one here will be a blast!
I agree with the poster above, you need to adjust to the endless family affairs. This was especially true for me as I had been single for almost a year before I met my guy and had moved down on my own, used to planning my own time, and it was pretty overwhelming to not just have a boyfriend but also have all of these assumed commitments.
Oh, and don't ever expect to be accepted by the girlfriend's in your Argentine guy's circle of friends. You will always be slightly mistrusted. I'm also more of an outsider in my boyfriend's circle because I'm actually in my 30s, whereas all the other guys are dating girls at least 5, if not 10 years younger them. So in terms of maturity, at least 10 - 15 years younger, if not more, than I am. I end up talking to the guys most of the time when we go out, which of course makes the girls even more annoyed with me.
I really don't like the visit to the hospital literally within hours of the birth of a new baby. To me it is overwhelming and ridiculous to allow 20 people to press into a room right after a woman's given birth. I personally would never allow it, I don't need 20 people, including the husband's boss and co-workers staring at me right after labor.
The plus side -- celebrations can be really a lot more fun. And there's certain things you'd miss if you never went out with a local. I love local weddings. We're getting married this year, twice -- once in Canada and then again here. The one in Canada will be fun in a reserved way, but the one here will be a blast!
