MENA guys - how have you adjusted to life in the US?

[Mithra 1,185]

We always hear from the ladies about how our husbands have adjusted. I'd like to hear from the guys. How have you adjusted? Is life here what you thought it would be? Is marriage here what you thought it would be? If you haven't gotten here yet, what are your concerns? Inquiring minds want to know.

Edited March 12, 2012 by Mithra

[**The Dude** 7]

hmm lets see...Medical bills, its kinda worrying the thought of how much anything health care related costs over there..just stepping in doctor's office cost u fortune..here u get checked with all kind x-rays, blood work & some medication & u end up paying $200, there thats not even enough to get ur *ss checked...i was thinkin wat if my job had bad health insurance or not at all..am gonna have to buy some kind health insurance, so i went to blue cross blue shield & few other insurance providers websites and when i saw the plans i was like WHAT THE ####?!! in another word dont u even think about getting sick & we still gonna rip u off!! me & my wife talked about it lately & she said "well i guess u gonna be just one of millions of Americans that have to deal with medical bills". With presidential election commin so soon another concern grows, with all do respect for Republicans here, if another republic took over after our experience with "Skippy" -aka W- its gonna be the end of America as we know it. jobs, am i gonna be rejected from a job just because am arab or Muslim? i know it can happen & am ok with that but is it gonna ever be to the point that it would keep me from gettin a decent job?...Am i ever gonna meet David Letterman in person?! you r my hero Dave!.... & sure how i ever gonna live without Fool & Felafel??! OK maybe the re-fried beans is the closest thing to fool but how about felafel???

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[X Factor 1,112]

I have a friend who married an American woman. The biggest adjustment for him was the weather - the cold and snow. He had to wait to get permission to work. Once he found a job it wasn't boring for him to just stay at home and watch TV. He also got his driver's license which gave him more freedom on his job opportunities. It has been two years now for him and he has settled in nicely.

[Trav&Shell 83]

& sure how i ever gonna live without Fool & Felafel??! OK maybe the re-fried beans is the closest thing to fool but how about felafel???

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Just a thought - I have a relatively simple and yummy recipe for falafel...and can share with your wife if you want...(or you if you cook)...problem solved

[NY_BX 397]

hmm lets see...Medical bills, its kinda worrying the thought of how much anything health care related costs over there..just stepping in doctor's office cost u fortune..here u get checked with all kind x-rays, blood work & some medication & u end up paying $200, there thats not even enough to get ur *ss checked...i was thinkin wat if my job had bad health insurance or not at all..am gonna have to buy some kind health insurance, so i went to blue cross blue shield & few other insurance providers websites and when i saw the plans i was like WHAT THE ####?!! in another word dont u even think about getting sick & we still gonna rip u off!! me & my wife talked about it lately & she said "well i guess u gonna be just one of millions of Americans that have to deal with medical bills". With presidential election commin so soon another concern grows, with all do respect for Republicans here, if another republic took over after our experience with "Skippy" -aka W- its gonna be the end of America as we know it. jobs, am i gonna be rejected from a job just because am arab or Muslim? i know it can happen & am ok with that but is it gonna ever be to the point that it would keep me from gettin a decent job?...Am i ever gonna meet David Letterman in person?! you r my hero Dave!.... & sure how i ever gonna live without Fool & Felafel??! OK maybe the re-fried beans is the closest thing to fool but how about felafel???

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My new husband is adjusting well. And whoaaa! you read his mind! Let's just say, he loves Stephen Colbert and Bill Maher, LOL! He calls Santorum- Sanatorium.

Anyhow, I added him to my insurance and he quickly realized how bad we need it. Weather in NYC will sicken anyone, and this year has been very forgiving.

enjoy Dave!

Edited March 13, 2012 by NY_BX

[sandinista! 1,816]

I'm glad I'm married to a man who gets it that Bill Maher is a misogynistic and bigoted little dog #######. And that he also gets it that 4 more years of Barack "I can kill whoever the ** I want with a drone" Obama is as heinous a proposition as any "republic" getting elected.

Edited March 13, 2012 by sandinista!

[**The Dude** 7]

Just a thought - I have a relatively simple and yummy recipe for falafel...and can share with your wife if you want...(or you if you cook)...problem solved

lol thnx for the offer, yes she would love to hear all about it .... misogynistic hmm, is that an STD?

(sings)

Sanatorium, leave me be

Sanatorium, just leave me alone \m/

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[Ban Hammer 13,400]

I'm glad I'm married to a man who gets it that Bill Maher is a misogynistic and bigoted little dog #######. And that he also gets it that 4 more years of Barack "I can kill whoever the ** I want with a drone" Obama is as heinous a proposition as any "republic" getting elected.

pretty much sums up my thoughts about politics. the more things "change" the more they stay the same.

[msheesha 548]

I'm glad I'm married to a man who gets it that Bill Maher is a misogynistic and bigoted little dog #######. And that he also gets it that 4 more years of Barack "I can kill whoever the ** I want with a drone" Obama is as heinous a proposition as any "republic" getting elected.

Including US citizen who has not been charged, tried, or convicted of ANY crime whatsoever....

[Trav&Shell 83]

lol thnx for the offer, yes she would love to hear all about it .... misogynistic hmm, is that an STD?

(sings)

Sanatorium, leave me be

Sanatorium, just leave me alone \m/

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LOL...you're welcome, and I'll inbox you the recipe Enjoy!

[Wendy<3Ahmed 12]

hmm lets see...Medical bills, its kinda worrying the thought of how much anything health care related costs over there..just stepping in doctor's office cost u fortune..here u get checked with all kind x-rays, blood work & some medication & u end up paying $200, there thats not even enough to get ur *ss checked...i was thinkin wat if my job had bad health insurance or not at all..am gonna have to buy some kind health insurance, so i went to blue cross blue shield & few other insurance providers websites and when i saw the plans i was like WHAT THE ####?!! in another word dont u even think about getting sick & we still gonna rip u off!! me & my wife talked about it lately & she said "well i guess u gonna be just one of millions of Americans that have to deal with medical bills". With presidential election commin so soon another concern grows, with all do respect for Republicans here, if another republic took over after our experience with "Skippy" -aka W- its gonna be the end of America as we know it. jobs, am i gonna be rejected from a job just because am arab or Muslim? i know it can happen & am ok with that but is it gonna ever be to the point that it would keep me from gettin a decent job?...Am i ever gonna meet David Letterman in person?! you r my hero Dave!.... & sure how i ever gonna live without Fool & Felafel??! OK maybe the re-fried beans is the closest thing to fool but how about felafel???

over & out