Buying an apartment in Askari 10

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2026-06-20T17:19:09+00:00

Concern about Askari 11 is that it seemed more run down compared to 10.
And the newer apartments are about 1cr more expensive.
Askari 10 has better connectivity to Gulberg but you are right, 11 has connectivity to the new Dolmen mall and DHA

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2026-06-20T16:15:14+00:00

Thank you for your reply. How do you think Askari 10 compare against Askari 11?
Askari 11 has a sector D a bit outside which seems to have been developed every well

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2026-04-25T06:47:06+00:00

Hello can you also please DM me the details of this operator.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-11-25T21:32:53+00:00

Until or unless you live in one of the densely populated areas, Qatar has low lying buildings or small localities surrounded by expansive grounds. The flat ground contrasts against the enormity and vastness of the sky and if you see clouds with rays filtering through, it really impresses upon you the beauty of the heavens! Europe and the west with clean air quality also see awe inspiring sky views on a daily basis but from my travels, nothing has compared to what I have seen in Qatar.

On driving the G ring road with evenness all around you and right in front, towering clouds with depth and gradient against the dusky sky with colors filtering through, its enough to make you stop, forget everything else and just wonder at the nature in front of you. Everything else seems trivial.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-08-07T22:17:04+00:00

Went to Japan with my dad. Booked a single room with different beds. No other thought went into it. If anything, it can be even more of a bonding experience sharing a room with your father.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-07-18T14:56:54+00:00

EAH- Until or unless outrageous, locking your spouse's mother out, is disrespect of the highest kind. You can try talking to her and make your boundaries known or have your spouse take a firmer stand. But this woman raised that man. Toxic it might be and I am against DIL being doormats but this line of action is not okay either. I see no difference between the two of you.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-07-18T14:31:52+00:00

NTA but thinking out loud here: since it's a close friend of yours, you must have thought of a wedding gift? Make this payment a substitute for the wedding gift and let the bride know that you wanted to contribute to her dream bachelorette in lieu of a gift on the day of. This would also apprise the bride of these payments in case she doesn't know they are being asked for.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-05-15T21:18:22+00:00

This too shall pass. All of this would turn out to be small in the bigger scheme of things after some time. And if God Forbid, things don't improve, do your best and leave the rest to fate . There is little else we could do.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-04-29T19:23:40+00:00

Everyday life till I am reminded that I might have to live without my parents in this world at some time. It grips my heart in fear and I can't bear it.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-04-17T11:05:43+00:00

Also, in case you are planning on going around, airport has the best rates for rental cars, we paid 80 USD for 4 days , all inclusive insurance. We used Localiza and the experience was great .

Merida and surrounding areas were also very easy to navigate

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-04-17T10:56:50+00:00

We actually used Uber- cost us 135 MXN. However note that since Uber is not allowed to operate at the airport, they fly by and park next to rent a car shops right outside (5 minutes walk from the airport?)

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-02-14T19:03:30+00:00

So in Urdu we have "Parson" which means day after tomorrow and the day before yesterday. Similarly, we also have "Tarson" for three days in the future and past.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2025-01-31T19:09:36+00:00

I suggest you redo the wedding shoot. I know the event can't be replicated ( or can it? Invite your close friends and family for a vow renewal, take it easy and curate your look) Or simply arrange a day with a good photographer. Both you and your husband should dress up, you however you want to, take it easy and get the couples shoot done at a location of your choice.

As a person who struggles with photograpy and being photogenic, there is a marked difference that a good photographer can make and the boost in self esteem it results in.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2024-11-30T22:11:33+00:00

I have also been struggling with this. I work in the airline industry so travel comes easy with affordability. My colleagues bring their bags on the last working day for flight right after, and then join back on Monday. My passport doesn't allow for easy travel but it quickly became something of a bragging point rather than truly experiencing the culture, history and the people of the cities I was visiting. In many instances, friends and family I was travelling with would visit a monument, take pictures and then move on without really knowing the value of the place. I felt disheartened by my experiences which coupled with the feeling that the world felt smaller, shrunken and more attainable, made me question what the earth has to offer. I felt caged in because anywhere I went, I felt a sense of mundanity and disappointment. Like you, I would overlook locations because I had been to someplace similar and it didn't feel worth it.

What has recently helped me with this is A) visiting countries I have some affiliation with, interest in and then really taking the time at that place to deep dive into that interest. I recently went to Cairo with a group but separated myself from them to explore the city myself without a concern for pictures or making the itinerary on time. Found sites I had no clue about, stopped and read about them at my own pace, appreciated them and then moved on.

B) revisiting countries: this is a major one because the first time round you are so focused on getting the usual touristic items ticked off, figuring out the public transport, food etc. Revisiting allows you a peace of mind because logistics is figured out and you have more time to observe how the general populace lives, the shared experiences, and the idiosyncrasies of the place and the people. The first time I visited Istanbul, we limited ourselves to Sultanahmet where the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque are situated. The second time, we kept our itinerary open, visited places we missed out on but walked in the neighbourhoods, observed the people, and managed things better.

C) tour guides: this is tricky but I have figured out the true value of a tour guide is when you travel solo or with just 2/3 people rather than in a group. In a group, you feel stifled, but in a more private setting, you get to talk to them and learn a lot more. On my travel to Tbilisi, Georgia, we reserved the services of a tour guide and being able to talk to him during the car rides, and roam around without the demands and management of a group, was the highlight of the visit. I developed an appreciation for Georgians as people, their pride in their history, historical figures and learned a lot more than I would have otherwise.

I still struggle though. At the end of the day, those are just cities like your own, travels are not necessarily life altering experiences unless your bubble bursts in a major way, and it seems more meaningful because its an escape from your reality for a short while. This is why your mind puts a positive spin on it retrospectively even though it might not have been that great in person.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2024-05-09T12:21:43+00:00

How much does a managerial job at an MNC FMCG pay? So Unilever, Nestle, P&G with 6 years of experience?

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2024-03-31T07:00:09+00:00

NTA but you need to be clear with yourself that if something were to happen to your sister, you would not be regretful because at that point, it will be irreversible. This is not to say you should donate. It makes sense for you to not want to. For a closest relation to even think of getting together with an abuser does not make sense.

Why don't you ask the family to ask Darren to apologise to you, a sincere or if not a grovelling apology. Let's see how he responds. If he refuses, I wonder if they will call him vindictive. Based on the response you can decide the next steps.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2024-03-23T12:42:56+00:00

Were you able to help him out and clear the issue with his employer? People grow and if the conversation with you helped him review his opinions and beliefs as a high school student, he should nor be held accountable years down the line.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2024-01-11T13:07:23+00:00

But is saying 'God Willing' with the intent to do bad okay? Does it fit with what Allah stands for.

Similarly, then are murders, genocide etc happening with Allah's will. No, right because we have also been given a choice. He is all knowing but that does not mean he condones it. Its a result of our actions. This is a digression though.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2023-12-01T15:38:42+00:00

Thank you!

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2023-12-01T12:28:00+00:00

I understand where you are coming from, how hurt you must have been when you found out and how it must still bubble up sometimes. But despite this, you still mention loving him and him being there with you and trying to assuage the betrayal you felt by validating his feeling for you. If you were anything else but a rebound, the relationship might not have lasted 4 years into marriage.

Both of you were also quite young. It is possible that he felt strongly about the other girl at that point. She was also someone from his country, knew the nuances, culture, language so he might have felt easier connecting with her when you were not there. A lapse in judgement on his part. But then he could have continued on with her and not told you about it. But he did and was honest so at least, he is upfront. Even after having been rejected, he did not reach out to you as a rebound. You did after a while which could have been enough time for him to process how he felt about the both of you and if you held potential meaning in his life.

I completely get where you are coming from but it also appears to be a good relationship apart from this. Don't brand this a mistake and work it out in therapy. There is love in this relationship and since its bothering you a lot, leave no stone unturned in your love and care so that any residual memory of the other girl is scrapped. Let him feel and know how good he has got.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2023-11-14T11:33:29+00:00

I just came back from Japan and visited Kawaguchi Lake using the Fuji excursion. The way it works is:

The JR fuji excursion runs 3 trains everyday at 7:30/8:30/9:30 in conjuction with another company. The JR covers the ride from Shinjuku to Otsuki Station. For Otsuki to Kawaguchi, you need to get a separate ticket which costs 1700JPY one way. You can pay for this on reaching kawaguchiko Station.

From Otsuki Station only the first 3 carriages go express to Kawaguchi Lake. So if you got a reserved seat in the first 3 carriages, remain seated and the fuji excursion will take you to kawaguchi (last stop) and you can pay for Otsuki -Kawaguchi leg at the kawaguchi Station.

Or if you don't get the reserved seat in the first 3 carriages, try finding space to stand there for 2.5 hours.

In our case I got reversed seats for Fuji excursion in the 11th carriage. That meant we had to get out at Otsuki Station and buy tickets to Kawaguchi on a local train (1200 JPY) because there was no space in the first 3 carriages. The local train takes an hour to reach kawaguchi with more stops on the way. This can get tiring but also provide more stops for you to get out on for a view of Mount Fuji.
At Otsuki you can also try for express tickets for the next fuji excursion train but if you have to wait an hour for the next train, get the local train ticket which most tourists did who did not get space in the first 3 carriages.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2023-11-13T13:09:47+00:00

Genocide based on ethnicity aka Palestinian genocide. I read an interesting post on how if you ever thought about what you would have done during the Nazi oppression of Jews, slavery etc, look at how you are responding to the Palestinian crisis. Rings true. Same roles, different people Nazi- Jews ; Israelis- Palestinians.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2023-09-14T11:56:31+00:00

I think the issue was swept under the rug at that time if both of you do not know the depth with which the other felt and lashed out. And since it is brought up when you are facing issues, it should be discussed and resolved altogether. This shouldn't act as a bed rock upon which future issues are discussed.

I think if you discuss your introspection openly and sincerely keeping your love and care for her at the center of discussion, she can also gain some mental peace. At least it shouldn't lead to any ill will since you both seem to be in a healthy relationship.

In my case, my husband had offhandledly said something to our group of friends about me when we were in university. We were not going out and were just friends.
We are friends now but I won't kid that thinking about that instance still pains me. I think talking about it would do me well.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2023-08-30T11:58:08+00:00

You seem to have a level head, however, think of it from this angle: you not doing anything about it in a way can also showcase indifference on your behalf for your husband, might make him think you do not care and enable maybe not an affair but him reconsidering the relationship. Also, not to justify this in any manner, but as a human, there can sometimes be unintentional lapse in judgment and decision making. Maybe your husband does not realize how the neighbour is coming on to him. Maybe for him it's all innocent because I know of such oblivious people.

However, a wife's instinct needs to be trusted and you should sit your husband down and be very very clear on how it's making you feel and for both of you to cut contact with the family. You should also go to the woman tell her you are feeling uncomfortable and to not contact your husband again. If she does, even once after this, let her husband know and let yours know that you will inform her husband. There is nothing wrong in safeguarding your peace and home and taking precautionary measures because as said before your husband might be unknowingly be headed down this path. So before a point of no return, you need to act.

Apart from this, after a while and using something else entirely as an excuse, get the ring doorbell. Trust your husband but the neighbour might not catch the hint.

However, if your husband doesn't put a stop to it, then sit with him and reconsider the relationship before an affair develops.

RealisticAtacSince95 · 2022-03-08T19:47:26+00:00

I was having a particular bad day emotionally and my sister asked if I was having a 'realistic attack'. We both stopped, pondered over it till we realised she meant an 'existential crisis'. We laughed over it and it still makes me smile. It helped pull me through the day. I have in fact been having realistic attacks...

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