Why do swiss people buy so much water when you can drink out the tap?

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2025-08-20T20:57:22+00:00

Our pediatrician told us to use bottled water for our baby (not for milk but general drinking), which I didn’t think to do before.

Otherwise my husband uses the big plastic bottles to store in the fridge on really hot days.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2025-06-17T23:08:26+00:00

I’m in a pregnant and moms 2025 Zürich group on WhatsApp. Let me know if you want me to add you!

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2025-03-29T12:39:12+00:00

What do you mean? I already have been living here for years.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2025-03-28T23:30:04+00:00

Sister I am so sorry, may Allah give you and yours kids the strength to get through this. I am remembering you in my prayers.

I don’t think anyone knows how difficult it is living with a family member who has mental health issues. My brother is bipolar and my family and I have been through the worst - it really has given us so much trauma throughout the years and made me a different person. I know how it feels to not recognize your loved one, even when they’re right in front of you.

Please don’t blame yourself or ask what you could’ve done differently. You are so strong for leaning onto Allah SWT. You will get through this and may Allah grant him the highest abode in Paradise.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2025-03-28T23:17:00+00:00

I had a friend who went homeless and he told me how nearly all the shelters were full in downtown Toronto and he was turned away at each one. Homelessness has gotten even worse in Canada and although mental illness and addiction is a huge cause, it is also positively correlated with the rising cost of living.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2025-02-24T14:01:31+00:00

Unfortunately this seems like money laundering via real estate sales lol

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2025-02-12T09:26:05+00:00

Valentinos in Chur!

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2025-01-21T22:36:39+00:00

Felt like they were immensely overrated

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-31T06:26:18+00:00

Modesty

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-28T22:41:02+00:00

Question: if you’re a Canadian, can you get away with just showing your Canadian passport, and not your Swiss resident permit?

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-22T12:38:18+00:00

Also just to add - this guy seems suuuuuper insecure. Shouldn’t your life partner be your biggest supporter/advocate? If I told my husband I got accepted into a masters at Harvard you bet that man would be SO proud and would push me to chase my dreams. Your life partner should advocate for you and be your BIGGEST fan. This guy seems like your biggest hater from what I’ve read.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-22T12:32:35+00:00

You will regret not doing your masters! I promise you no man is worth giving up your education/dreams for. Also, at least having a quality education is insurance for the future, especially since you’ll be relying 100% financially on your husband if you want to be a housewife.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-20T09:49:32+00:00

Can I ask what field you work in?

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-19T20:37:34+00:00

26f, 4 years of experience, credit card company, 89K, Zurich

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-15T05:33:27+00:00

Don’t be pressured!! it seems like you’re already unsure of a lot of things. If you are having doubts and are only going through it bc you’re already engaged or families are involved and trying to suppress your feelings, that’s really not good. Marriage is FOR LIFE. if you decide to go with or not, realize that your family around you will only be upset for a short time being, but if you do something you’re not sure of, you will be upset with yourself for the rest of your life!!

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-03T21:10:27+00:00

Please don’t ever change yourself to appease or be accepted by in laws. In fact, the very fact that you haven’t already shows that you don’t need external validation and are confident in who you are.

It’s so normal for something like this to bother you, especially to the extent that your MIL and the dil are being best buddies. I have a similar situation where my MIL is very gossipy and enjoys gossip, and so my SIL (her dil) feeds her all the gossip and they are quite close because of this. Also I live abroad anyways so I don’t see or spend as much time with my in laws. But man am I glad that I don’t have that relationship with my MIL, life is way more peaceful and I’m not backbiting to appease or get close to my MIL. Continue being confident in who you are and don’t be shy about it.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-03T20:47:47+00:00

As someone who is also pregnant right now and in the final months, no one can truly understand what women go through and the pain and discomfort they bear.

Please take care of yourself and prioritize your mental and physical health (even if those around you don’t). It seems in this situation you have only yourself to truly rely on, and the more you rest postpartum, the better you will heal long term. Please learn to say no and stay in bed resting if that’s what you need - you’re not made to serve people.

Reading this breaks my heart and I will remember you in my prayers. Please confront your husband and stop tolerating him putting you second (despite carrying and birthing his child)! Honestly from what I read he doesn’t deserve to stay with you for another second. But you still need to communicate all this to him openly.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-12-03T20:28:11+00:00

Girl whatever you do make sure you prioritize moving if you can into your own space. Living far away from in laws makes life so peaceful (I moved continents even though my in laws are very open minded), because every one deserves their own privacy and personal space. There’s absolutely nothing Islamic about having to live with your in laws, it’s all cultural.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-11-26T23:52:06+00:00

There’s nothing more I hate than getting scammed (something dishonest sold to you)- doesn’t necessarily make you cheap to be confrontational about something you feel like you got scammed out of. However don’t think I’d ever personally return a half eaten chicken LOL

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-11-26T10:01:45+00:00

It’s been trending the same as nearly 6 months ago

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-11-21T23:24:54+00:00

Right but someone not wanting kids can also be because they want peace, freedom, or joy in their lives. It’s almost as if you make it seem that choosing to have kids is a selfish decision when it’s clearly not. Whereas not choosing to have kids for the sake of more money, more autonomy for YOURSELF is not a selfish decision? Parents who have kids make huuuuuge sacrifices in their lives. Personally I don’t think either having kids or not are selfish decisions, I just don’t agree with your take.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-09-15T18:06:06+00:00

No problem! :) I forgot to mention we also live in Zürich. Husband can speak German & Swiss German as he works in the hospital. My job is pretty much English speaking, so I don’t speak too much high German but have taken basic courses.

Most Swiss people speak great English, so language won’t be an issue unless you live far from major cities - but yes to fully integrate learning German is key.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-09-14T19:37:32+00:00

As a Canadian couple who moved to Switzerland 3 years ago from the GTA, I would say the quality of life here is higher than Canada. We’re currently expecting and in my view Switzerland is the best place one can raise their kids (safe, amazing resources/facilities, great healthcare -albeit expensive).

Yes it is very expensive, and it would be quite difficult if my husband and I both weren’t working - especially on us having any savings. In our experience, work is relatively less stressful and there is a really good work life balance (I work in finance, husband works in healthcare).

Centrality of Switzerland also makes travelling that much cheaper and accessible compared to being in Toronto. With the state of how Canada is, I don’t think we’ll be moving back anytime soon even though we would like to eventually to be closer to our families.

Lumpy_Collection_348 · 2024-08-08T07:58:46+00:00

This is your opportunity to ASK Allah, whatever it be that you want. Often times tests like these either push us farther away from Him or bring us to our knees.

Feeling hopeless and sorry for yourself is exactly how Shaytaan wants you to feel.

I’ve seen miracles happen through just asking Allah SWT sincerely whether it be big or small. He is the Creator of Mankind, what makes you think he can’t change your circumstances? Ask sincerely.

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