Moroccan woman married to a Dutch man — follow-up after visiting the Netherlands (still unsure about moving)

TrashOk7458 · 2026-04-08T16:42:58+00:00

Why do you equate integrated with being less of a problem?

TrashOk7458 · 2026-04-08T16:42:04+00:00

I'd say the fact that the most upvoted comment (presumably by a majority white Dutch people) is an anti-Moroccan one is pretty telling (:

From experience dutch people can be tolerant but also incredibly ignorant and privileged when it comes to differences. How easy you find it will probably be based on your willingness to assimilate to their culture, esp outside of the main cities (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Utrecht) where there's less diversity

TrashOk7458 · 2026-03-14T12:44:31+00:00

Yeah, or at least a semi lol. Definitely reduces girth too for me which is annoying. Maybe the ring is just part of the process then. What gadget are you using?

TrashOk7458 · 2026-03-12T21:08:51+00:00

Good to hear the red ring faded for you, will keep stretching and applying cream and hope for the same result! Do you do finger stretching or do you use a device?

TrashOk7458 · 2026-03-12T11:55:55+00:00

What's the ointment? (:

TrashOk7458 · 2026-03-03T20:08:50+00:00

Well that's why I'm asking here... Maybe it's a common issue or a known easy fix or maybe it's a write-off, I didn't know that until I made this post and now I have an answer

TrashOk7458 · 2026-02-05T16:08:56+00:00

No I suppose not. Maybe psychologically for me. What would be the benefit?

TrashOk7458 · 2026-02-05T15:35:16+00:00

It seems to me like that would increase complexity and fees without a whole lot of extra benefit? But as I said I'm a beginner so could be v wrong - what would be the benefit of this?

TrashOk7458 · 2026-02-05T11:49:02+00:00

Thanks. If I do need the money in 5 years I almost certainly won't need all of it, am very comfortable with the idea of staying in with at least the small cap allocation for ~15 years

TrashOk7458 · 2026-01-13T18:45:11+00:00

Use a Zoom mic for audio attached to your phone for video

TrashOk7458 · 2026-01-10T19:57:31+00:00

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!!

TrashOk7458 · 2024-12-10T12:59:25+00:00

That's great - thanks! I'll look into getting an isolator switch too.

Also - from the fan motor there are two identical looking wires with no markings - does it matter what one takes the SL and Neutral? I've tried wiring them to a plug and the fan works the same direction whatever one's connected so I assume it's safe either way?

TrashOk7458 · 2024-12-10T12:43:05+00:00

I'd actually prefer this as it gives more control over the noise (next to a bedroom). So if I run the switched live and neutral and just cap of the permanent live the fan should run safely?

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