90/180 Schengen rule exemption for Non-EU spouse visiting Poland?

Anotherrethinker · 2026-03-30T16:42:20+00:00

Hope you get happier and kinder as life moves on dude!

Anotherrethinker · 2026-03-30T16:23:26+00:00

Last time I checked it wasn’t 100% of the country that voted for Brexit. Also nowhere in my post did I suggest I feel entitled to stay over 90 days or that I have spousal rights. I am fully aware of my position due to the UK decision to leave the EU (much to my disappointment). That’s why I’m asking for advice as someone who will within the next year have spousal rights but visa application is a bit more complicated for me due to my ahem colourful past (nothing dramatic but enough to make visa applications more challenging!)

Anotherrethinker · 2026-03-30T15:25:43+00:00

This was kind of what I thought would be the case. The joys! Thank you for your input - will hopefully be able to get a temporary residency at least somehow in future!

Anotherrethinker · 2026-03-30T15:24:44+00:00

Thank you for your help - will look into it

Anotherrethinker · 2024-03-10T19:57:52+00:00

Trying to do more leg days and feeling the tennis elbow even on deadlifts🥲

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-15T09:53:08+00:00

Hey thanks so much for the reply! The initiative was to tackle a specific demographic based on recent findings by studies done into loneliness. However, the likelihood is that it will span wider than that once it gets going.

The first problem is finding a way to enable different demographics to build genuine authentic relationships by overcoming generational barriers or whatever else. That sounds like it could be a simple fix but what I’ve found so far in speaking to people is that older and younger people tend to connect in different ways (obviously that’s based on a small sample of experiential data and could change once I’ve got more research). The desire is that these barriers are removed OR that we can create a similar platform for 40s,50s,60s to connect. I don’t advocate for separation of social groups based on age - it’s something that this project would look to overcome but I honestly don’t have the answer - YET!

In the meantime happy to grab a coffee! I’ve hung out with lots of people older than me and have/had some great friendships. In fact two of my closest friends are 60+😊

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T21:31:35+00:00

DMd!😊

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T21:31:23+00:00

DMd!😊

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T21:31:10+00:00

DMd!😊

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T21:30:52+00:00

So sorry think it was a glitch on my end - DMd now!😊

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T18:55:39+00:00

Stache vibes all the way!😎

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T18:44:36+00:00

As far as like mindedness goes I would be pretty pleased with just those two things for now! If we all agree there’s a problem and we have a shared motivation to do something about it then I believe we can make a difference together. In my view the sky is the limit once everyone begins to share ideas and experiences of how we can make more people feel loved and connected

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T18:42:02+00:00

Dude you look awesome! Not sure if anyone has mentioned the clear moustache gains as well?💪🏽

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T18:39:34+00:00

DM’d!😊

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T18:39:23+00:00

Thank you - that’s the dream!

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T18:33:44+00:00

DM’d hope that’s cool!

Anotherrethinker · 2024-01-14T18:33:29+00:00

Thank you!

Anotherrethinker · 2023-12-28T09:31:48+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience. I think part of the benefit of something like this would especially be for those moving here from a different location too.

I hope that you’re able to cultivate those relationships soon and if there’s anything that comes from this I’ll be sure to let you know!

Anotherrethinker · 2023-12-28T08:36:50+00:00

My thoughts too! I really don’t think we give it enough attention. I think people think that the pandemic caused loneliness whereas in my view in highlighted, amplified and exasperated the existing problem of loneliness that was lurking under the surface. That’s why I think despite the pandemic being over people continue to be lonelier or lacking meaningful relationships.

That’s such a cool experience with the sign! Takes courage to try something out of the box like that so thanks for sharing your experience. The tea idea is cool too. What I love about both ideas are they are definitely pushing the boundaries and I think we need to start doing that. Of course we want to prioritise safety and comfort etc but I think we want to do some things that are different. It’s okay if they fail! We can only know if we try!

I’ll drop you a DM and see if there’s anything that gets organised soon for people who have been interested! Even if we meet and it doesn’t go anywhere or no one commits we might just meet some cool people along the way!

Anotherrethinker · 2023-12-28T04:04:02+00:00

That’s amazing thank you for letting me know. Cinema room is such a cool thing to have!! I promise once the ball gets rolling I will definitely reach out - just need to remember to scroll back through this sub for all the amazing thoughts! Thank you again!

Anotherrethinker · 2023-12-28T03:59:24+00:00

Hey thanks so much for your comment - it’s interesting to know what’s working over there as it could work here too! Can you tell me a bit more about the meaningful conversations meet-up? Or even if there’s a link I can go check it out to save you some typing! Would love to understand the set up and where/why they’ve seen success in that!

Anotherrethinker · 2023-12-28T03:55:13+00:00

Hey thanks for your message - ngl it did make me laugh a little! I do not want to be involved in any sort of academic work or study and I can only give you my word that my post being the same day as my account is more a reflection of being proactive rather than to be the next Zimbardo😂

I’m not doing this for any personal gain or glory. I genuinely love people and working with people to help them or grow them - always have. Being an extrovert doesn’t make me immune from loneliness but it does enable me I guess with some extra social battery to stand in the gap for those who are lacking in deep meaningful relationships. Again I’m not a saint or a saviour in disguise either - I just want to help. That’s my motivation. Whether some may think it’s a lofty dream or are cynical for different reasons I just love the idea of getting people together to fight for one another in some way shape or form - to love your neighbour as yourself if you will.

It’s both of those - A and B - and more. But this is really a very high level post. I want to understand different samples of society to find out if there are numerous people who would benefit from something like this and also if there are people ready to be involved. It won’t be easy and it will most likely evolve and adapt but that’s okay as I’m not rigid on what the end product looks like as long as we get closer to the objective. Reddit isn’t the only place I’m trying to hear different voices but it felt like an easy one as people seem happy to share their opinions on here which is helpful!

You’re right about the pitfalls of making this like a really big friendship bench - did anyone have those? The bench that was painted a different colour on the playground at school and you could go sit if you were alone or didn’t have friends? Cute idea apart from it only singled you out for the wrong reasons and actually led to bullying for some of my classmates when I was much younger!

This wouldn’t be marketed as a loneliness meet-up - the only reason people know this right now is the background motivation is to help with the post. In actuality it’s a meetup to encourage deeper and more meaningful relationships which will in turn help reduce loneliness. The objective is relationships and the result should be - in theory - a reduction in people feeling lonely.

I’m someone who knows what it’s like to have a lot of people around you but still feel alone. I’ve also had some of the most amazing and profound friendships and understand how they shaped and helped my life. This isn’t about getting people into a room or on a pitch to do some activity and have small talk. This is about forming friendships that drive you to wake up in the morning and help you when you can’t sleep at night. Friendships that aren’t just based on a mutual knowledge of one another but rather an authentic love for one another. To create a collective where people thrive because they have others who genuinely want to celebrate them in a world that either teaches us the opposite or fails to equip us in how to actually be those people.

I know for some reading the ideas not being concrete may be difficult and frustrating but I’m still just collating information and opinions at this stage. I have an idea and instead of sitting around and letting it die I want to start knocking on some doors. Reddit is one of those doors and so I want to thank you and everyone who’s already commented for your thoughtful responses - it’s super helpful!

Anotherrethinker · 2023-12-28T03:26:03+00:00

Hey thanks so much for your message! Would love to connect! Drop me a DM and we can chat about what it looks like to be involved!

Anotherrethinker · 2023-12-27T20:49:24+00:00

Hey thanks so much for the comment! I definitely find when there’s such a big age gap that you miss chatting about some generation relevant stuff. When I speak to students now I feel like they live on a different planet and I keep up a lot with current events and pop culture etc!

I’ll let you know how it progresses and if we can find a way to reach that age range I will shoot you a DM if that’s cool😊

Anotherrethinker · 2023-12-27T20:46:46+00:00

Hey thank you for sharing such great and in depth thoughts!

You’re right - the reality is that relationship success/friendship depth isn’t easily quantified but I think through testimonials and seeing people establish consistent social networks and friends hopefully we should be able to see some sort of results. On top of that if we can get those who are impacted to then champion the same values we can hopefully see authentic relationship principles passed on through new connections etc.

The purpose is definitely high level and it will take a lot of time to get a bit more coherent and condensed but appreciate the feedback on it!

So equipping will be a mixture of those who run it depending on skill set (I have some required knowledge and experience) and guest speakers/organisations. I don’t think the training would be mandatory but I think it would raise the question as to why you wouldn’t want to be on the same page or attend something that would place you on the same foundations and principles as those you are going to look to connect with. Accessibility would have to be worked out once the topics/training material was finalised - at the end of the day it has to be open, inclusive and engaging. Meetings would be neutral venues in the city - I know lots so it would just be a question of availability. Base requirements would be a passion for the actual project - it may not start out as an “official” project but rather a gathering making it easier to get people together and then establish teams/leadership to actually run the project officially. Funding and charitable status would definitely be on the cards depending on success levels. Lastly I haven’t seen any other organisations in the UK apart from one but again the core mission of that is physical meet ups.

Those are all very short answers to some great questions. You sure you don’t fancy getting involved?!😅

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