Yes, I think you are right about that. At least, that's the right thing to do when someone dies.

Was Bush really that popular when he was in Office? Hasn't his reputation as a president grown after his presidency?

I remember that Reagan had varying popularity in the eighties. But to day many Americans seem to remember him as one of the more popular republican presidents.

Even his son, Bush JR, is remembered as an average popular president today, if I'm not mistaken. But during his presidency his only short time of popularity was right after 9/11, wasn't it?

Does (former) American presidents get better reputation by the years?

When you say "overseas" do you mean Europe (as in overseas to America) or US (as in overseas to Europe)?

I don't know how this topic (racism) is either in US or Germany other than I've read and watched in the news. But I do read and watch much, so I know some anyway. My impression is that Germans mostly is very tolerant to foreigners with different skin color. But those few that aren't, are people to stay away from. Far right is _very_ far right in Germany.

If that is the case, my advice to EyeAm, is: run far away and don't look back. It's plenty of fish on either side of the pond ;)

Guten tag aus Norwegen :)

Intelligence is the most important to me. But of course mutual attraction has to be in place first. And at least some common interests, like sword knitting and plastic bottle juggling.

I didn't read all the replies, but I have to say you Americans are way too hung up on colors.


Are you dating her parents or her?

If she is dating you for the right reasons, then forget those two old racists.

Only 50 miles, but it went very well and we ended up being married. Due to different issues we decided to break it up seven years later. She remarried, but we are still good friends ten years later.

Today, with grown up kids, I don't have any ties holding me back. Relocating to US is an option that is likely.

Long distance relations is hard. I think it's difficult even when it's the next city. Trust is of course important in every relations, but I guess it's more of an issue when not living near each other.

Being Norwegian and currently living here I don't expect to engage in a long distance relationship. Even though I would relocate. But friendship shouldn't be impossible?

Easier said than done. But the obvious answer is no.

It depends what we are talking about. One nights are not my thing. But a woman taking initiative in romance is no wrong, I guess. But it can be a bit cringe if it's not mutual. A woman you have no interest in who misunderstand friendship for love can create difficulties between us. Often it doesn't end well...

I personally don't think different sexes is comparable. That's stretching it too far. But I see your point. I'm not sure you did get my point, though. Maybe it was lost in translation somewhere (I'm not English)

Not a bad idea.

We Europeans do it a bit different, though. We pay them to go back. Isn't that clever?? Spending even more money on unjustified "asylum seekers" and "refugees". Giving them even more reasons to 'nock on our doors! They loose nothing. Either they're granted asylum or they get a pile of money. How much? About $5k each. But some really clever ones will rise that to about $12k! I don't know the price of a camel, but I guess you get a few for $12k..

Shall we cry or laugh?

How long is a string? To me distance really doesn't matter that much. But I don't think I could get in love with someone I've never met in real life. And I don't think a long distance relationship is sustainable over long distances for long time. But what is long time?

I'm not sure... Starting with friendship and then take it as it comes, I guess..

NO I would not date a dude...

What about Anna Nicole Smith and that 90 year old millionaire? That must have been true love??

Or Hugh Hefner's girls? True love for sure!

:D

Me too, but every time I paid their plane tickets to come visiting me they didn't show up. When I tried to call them on the phone, they never answered.

Can it be something I said :(

Can long distance friendship work? If yes, then so can long distance relationships do too.

Is relationship hard? Yes, if you really love someone, then relationship is hard. But if you really love someone, then it can work over distances too.

Been there, done that. But I think moving together in near future has to be an option for it to work over time.

I have adult kids and can move everywhere for love. Gladly to US if so happen..

Why so skeptic about age? Either you click or you don’t. There are a lot of beautiful women (or men for you girls) out there, both younger and older. The age is just a number.

But from my experience there are some factors that come in play dating older/younger. Family responsibilities can be very different, as some already has pointed out. Finances can also be a factor. Interests and experience can be different. Health and physics can also be different (if we talk about old people like me ;) Prejudices from friends and family can be a (big) problem too. Way too many that has a need to show their opinion about dating old/young.

But if only love matters, I can’t see why age should stop anyone?

We also have forms in other languages. In fact a lot of other languages, two Norwegian written languages, Sami (spoken by Norwegian natives), English, Farsi (Iran), Arabic, Somali and Turkish. Sometimes even others. Norway is too small a country to have self sufficient societies of other languages and culture. I believe that is more realistic in USA, especially in the border states to Mexico.

I guess there's no problem not speaking Norwegian as long as you have a job. But when language is becoming the main obstacle for work, then it's a problem. Still, you can speak all three Scandinavian languages and have no trouble get a job. Even English is widely accepted in many situations.

In Scandinavia we are not allowed to speak about races or color of the skin. No matter race, skin or religion, we love each other so much that we got other problems…

https://youtu.be/NtlqszlsyCk

Wow, did you just do what you accused others of?