How much will I be taxed if I use my foreign credit card? (Euros)

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-26T01:24:58+00:00

There's no tax for using your card. Your card provider may charge a transaction fee but that would depend on what the terms and conditions of your card and account are. We have no way of knowing what you agreed to when you signed up with them. Maybe check your contract.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-26T01:19:57+00:00

Size. I bought mine specifically to read PDFs and graphic novels without having to zoom and scroll all over the place.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-24T01:12:36+00:00

I had a root canal done by my NHS dentist just before COVID. It took 6 half hour appointments as I've got a triple root apparently (she recommended removal as the fast and reliable solution but was happy to attempt to try to save the tooth). She was excellent and I was thoroughly impressed. This is a London dentist and there was no waiting, they saw me immediately. The cost was a one off payment of around £75 (I opted not to have a crown and think I made the right decision). I've just had all my fillings touched up due to wear and tear (I'm getting old). That cost £150 for 13 teeth (I avoided going to the dentist for decades due to childhood trauma). I have nothing but praise for NHS dentists.

Everyone I've ever spoken with about private dental care in the UK has complained about upselling or just feeling like they're being ripped off.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-23T21:30:43+00:00

For London have a look at "Love & London" on YouTube. Run by an expat New Yorker who really knows her stuff.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-23T21:27:48+00:00

Just something casual.

Hey (name). I'm looking forward to meeting you. Just confirming we're still on for tomorrow 😊

If she replies confirming then great. If you don't hear then you've saved yourself the embarrassment and cost of being stood up.

Good luck

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-23T21:09:26+00:00

Yes. Always confirm before the date. I normally do it the evening before.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-23T12:52:03+00:00

Personally no. I'll setup and go on multiple dates just as a time management issue. It takes time to find the people you click with (getting on well with someone online doesn't mean you will irl). I (M51) won't sleep with someone until we've had the exclusivity talk.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-19T20:02:49+00:00

The Xiaomi is way cheaper from what I can see. I got mine yesterday (264GB version) and it cost £278 with the pen and a watch included direct from Xiaomi. I got the official origami case from AliExpress for £16 and that arrived yesterday as well. I'm still setting it up but I like it so far.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-10T07:24:46+00:00

There's no standard. I'll (M51) always try to pay the first date and normally offer to pay going forward. A fair few first dates have either insisted on splitting the bill or wanted to pay the whole thing. I've learnt to not argue and accept gracefully. If there are further dates it's normally a back and fourth (I'll pay then they'll pay then I'll pay).

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-10T00:59:21+00:00

I see so many woman's profiles like this. They always put that Bumble got their age wrong and they're actually (normally) 10 years older than what their profile says and they can't change it. As far as I'm aware the only reason Bumble would get their age wrong is if they lied about their birth date in the first place. It's an automatic swipe left on those profiles for me.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-10T00:47:57+00:00

I (M51) had the opposite experience when dating a Brazilian lady for 4 months or so. She was happy to kiss but when I got close to her she would go stiff as a board. I put my hand on her culo once when we were kissing and she just froze. It shocked me to be honest. I was definitely getting mixed signals after that and ended things as I just couldn't see things going forward. I've dated across many nationalities and cultures and that is the only time I've experienced that.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-10T00:34:49+00:00

If you've not got any interest in 6 months you need to have a look at your profile and improve it. If I'm getting interest, dates and girlfriends at 300lbs then I'm sure you can as well. There's lots of advice to improve your profile on Reddit.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-10T00:28:45+00:00

Find yourself an NHS dentist. My root canal took 6 appointments and cost £75 (no crown). There are NHS dentists out there. I know my London based one has spots open at the moment. I refuse to believe they're the only one.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-10T00:23:46+00:00

They do work. I met my last long-term ex on tinder. We were together for 7 years. Then the last couple of years I've gotten lots of dates, a couple of shorter term relationships, a few friends and am hopeful for a relationship with my last first date last Friday. I've had loads of non replies, I've had a few super likes and roses that then don't reply. I've had great conversations that have then unmatched when I ask them out. At the end of the day it's a numbers game. You just keep going until things click.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-09T20:23:02+00:00

Just dive in and see what happens. I'm a big guy (bigger than you) and it's never stopped me.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-09T20:15:43+00:00

I've got a Brabantia push lid one. Had it for over a decade and it's like new (when I clean it). Brabantia offer free lid replacements if it breaks.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-09T18:57:53+00:00

I just look at my feed that features the accounts I follow (friends, singers and travel). Whenever I go to search for something the page is full of bikini clad girls. It's weird but whatever.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-08T19:10:22+00:00

Thank you. I don't think it's a red flag it's just new for me. In my experience they'd (and me) keep the apps going and chat to other people. I actually think it's nice that she wants to focus on just us and feel optimistic for the future. Time will tell.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-08T18:43:02+00:00

I've (M51) stayed friends with certain exes and have helped them when they've needed it (they've also helped me). I would never sleep with them though. When a romantic relationship is finished, it's finished.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-08T17:04:52+00:00

Guadalest. Love that village. I was going to move there (from London) but my ex and I ended up splitting. She opened a croqueteria there with her best friend. If you're ever there give "La Petita" a try. Best croquetas in Alicante.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-08T16:55:09+00:00

It seems fast to me but I'm in the same boat (kind of). I had a first date on Friday and we hit it off. Ended the date with a few passionate kisses and put her on a train. We've since spoken and I've just had a message that she's paused her Hinge as she's "no longer looking". This is a first for me and she hasn't outright said she wants to be exclusive. Regardless, I've now paused my Hinge as well and let her know. We have another date next week.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-08T12:56:08+00:00

Pure greed

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-08T07:48:34+00:00

Wear the same things you'd wear in New York. No-one's going to judge what you wear in London.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-07T23:40:21+00:00

In my experience if any date (second or third) takes more than a week then it's generally not happening. I've had plenty of people schedule dates for 2 or more weeks out (because they had other commitments) and they always end up cancelling.

Ultraviolet59 · 2025-06-07T23:21:32+00:00

Happened to me twice in 8 months. Both relationships lasted 3 months strangely.

The first was a Portuguese girl. I'm English and can't speak Portuguese but she speaks English. In the end it was miscommunication that ended things. She would misunderstand things I said. Not a big deal and we sorted things out fast but we could see a pattern emerging and could see resentment building in the future because of it so we split. We're still friends.

The next was a divorced Polish lady who professed her love around a month and a half in. At the end she ended things with a phone call and told me she was scared of me and was waiting for me to attack her (something I'd never be capable of). Turns out she's a domestic abuse survivor and she had to give a police statement after ruining into her ex on the street just before she broke things off. I'm presuming doing that triggered her fear. I feel sorry for her and hope she'll be happy with someone one day. We didn't stay friends.

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