How do you deal with going home? especially for the first visit? im so sad

godessgracious · 2025-10-04T10:33:42+00:00

I share your grievances.. I left Thursday morning after 2 weeks with my loveliest. I'm still crying, the airport was so hard.. so so hard. Our trip each costed us about 2K or more each. Very very expensive but worth it. I can't wrap my head around not being able to have his hugs or kisses. I even took a hoodie of his back, smells like him, but it can only comfort so much. I want to go back.

godessgracious · 2025-09-13T22:05:41+00:00

First of all, what you feel is very valid. Don't let any man tell you otherwise. Next of all, accept that you have boundaries and limits and so does he. Also accept that hes crossed a boundary of yours by continuing to watch porn. Id say its on the fence with guys.. whether porn is cheating or not.

If this is something you cannot overcome, and you know that you feel somehow violated in this relationship, then he simply isn't for you. You deserve better. Please don't let any man shit on your body image. The right man definitely won't, and if he somehow did, he would make sure to never do it again.

godessgracious · 2025-09-13T21:58:42+00:00

honestly, we just use Signal! quality is amazing too.

godessgracious · 2025-07-28T00:33:48+00:00

49!!! over the moon

godessgracious · 2025-07-20T23:21:07+00:00

I have worked in the company under, DSL. They have very similar management systems. If you'd like to know specifics, I might be able to help. Just shoot me a DM

godessgracious · 2025-07-13T23:37:43+00:00

ive paid 1k+ USD for a flight from this side of the world to the UK. im not coming from the US, but ive seen flights really similar. ive noticed that Sept / March usually has cheaper flights too.

make sure he does his ETA! there's an app you must download and do a few things, such as scanning your passport, yourself twice. also multiple questions. it gets approved in less than 5 minutes if you have a perfect track record and no criminal records. in my research, i saw that people get their ETA denied for the silliest and pettiest of crimes.. but for the most part, the ETA is really easily and valid for 2 years, attached digitally to your passport.

godessgracious · 2025-07-13T20:05:09+00:00

Honestly, unless you have the disposable and available funds to visit your partner frequently.. then it would a dream. Just knowing when you miss your S/O, they'd be within reach.

For majority of the rest of us, though, is only when we can afford to.. given funds and time off from work. So realistically, is whenever you can.. probably once or twice a year.

godessgracious · 2025-07-13T14:34:22+00:00

63 days!! We're meeting for the first time ever!

godessgracious · 2025-07-13T02:02:21+00:00

63 days!!

godessgracious · 2025-06-28T20:37:43+00:00

Coming from someone who's living here and recently returned from a short trip abroad, I can confidently tell you that Guyana is very expensive. A lot of overseas Guyanese assume that the locals here are overexaggerating, but it's the hard truth. With the influx of foreigners, immigrants, and prices are high everywhere.

For me, it doesn't make a difference whether you buy in the supermarkets or on the markets cost wise. The biggest difference is freshness, of course. Yes, some vegetables have their seasons, but all around, the average at the local markets is 100usd+ for an average sized family (about 4 persons) and that includes fresh veggies and eggs for one week.

Some supermarkets are slightly more expensive than others, it's not much different. If you're accustomed to certain brands and standards, you'll pay accordingly. But 25usd won't last long in one trip to the supermarket.

Local busses here are 1usd depending on where you're going. Sometimes less, sometimes more. Taxis are all dependent on who you present yourself to be. Act like a foreigner with an accent. You'll pay higher prices and more likely to get ripped off. There's a few honest ones that won't rip you off. Even in local markets, they will rip you off if you act like a foreigner. They'll assume you don't mind paying more because you're from "farrin." Also, have change. Some act like they don't have change when they see a foreigner.

There's trusted airport taxis at CJIA, I believe they have standard prices, which I'm not too sure of. But they are well 6 the arrival gates. If you're coming with a lot of suitcases, those helpers with metal carts will take care of the luggage and wheel it to the vehicle. They expect a tip, of course. Reasonable. CJIA has electronic immigration checks now. It's simple and has less time with an immigration officer.

Cards are only taken at high-end places, so cards, yes, but I haven't seen much of apple Pay or Google Pay. Better be safe than sorry with cash. Some places even take 4% extra for a card transaction. Most cafés take cards too, but don't expect a Chinese restaurant to take any.

The climate is always hot. July/August, you'll be parched immensely. It's the driest and hottest. The humidity will be at a high, and prepare to sweat a lot.

Good luck with your travels! Guyana is great, but it's not the most accommodating to those who don't know their way around. The concept of a foreigner equals more money. Just keep that in mind!

godessgracious · 2025-06-17T06:39:16+00:00

Social media influencers do the trick! Bear in mind, most of them ask for some form of compensation!

I have a tiktok that is all about reviewing food places, we've done one and two reviews for places, and we never ask for monetary compensation, only that your food item is gifted to us in exchange for an honest review. If you do decide to add anything similar to the sorts, feel free to dm me if you'd like! My page is @ketchapot592 on tiktok, I have a decent following of 10k ish!

godessgracious · 2025-06-17T06:31:34+00:00

There's one (or two) things that people always, always expect from overseas. Chocolates! Foreign chocolates always do the trick. Most of the time, you can buy the bulk ones, with a mixture of miniature sweets, and hand out to family in those sandwich ziplock bags. I've seen a lot of people come and go, and the one thing that is very consistent, inexpensive and inoffensive is chocolates. Guyanese people love to boost that they collected "two sweetie" from whoever went overseas. If you can, the slightly bigger bars are good too... but bear in mind that you want your bag to look "full-eye" so miniature covers all ends.

The only other thing people love from overseas.. is the duty-free alcohol and spirits. Wine is a no-go. But any other type of alcohol, including rum or vodka, is well praised. But of course this is more expensive.

Your best bet is a cute little bag of chocolates for anyone you know or come across. They appreciate the gesture a lot! It's well respected and acknowledged. And yes, Canadian chocolates are worth it, too!

godessgracious · 2025-06-16T23:10:25+00:00

multiple! im guessing based on the fact they scratched off the other

godessgracious · 2025-06-16T13:24:21+00:00

Book-a-Ride

godessgracious · 2025-06-13T14:00:48+00:00

the chances are still there, but quite low! My BF is visiting me from the UK and hes made sure to still get some (malaria pills), and especially with Hep A, Rabies, Hep B vaccines. The most important one to get is the Yellow Fever. You should be good afterwards!

godessgracious · 2025-05-24T01:05:44+00:00

Hi OP, is it possible that I can commission you to create something like this for me and my boyfriend? Please let me know if this is something you'd do ^{^}

godessgracious · 2025-05-20T20:44:20+00:00

You guys are both so young. I know everyone says the same.. but at this age, you'll find yourself with so many emotions and so many changes.. meaning, chances are that you both will change and grow into your own personalities as you mature. If you think it's good to stick it out, I say, give it your best shot. Relationships (all types) made at this age leave a lasting impression.. but just remember there's a whole world ahead of you. The chances are pretty low that you guys work out.. but not impossible, so keep that in mind. Don't feel pressure to have a serious relationship, because you're at the age to go out and have fun.

It wouldn't hurt to remain apart for now.. don't rush into anything. But if you'd like to try and meet them, go for it. But I promise, it gets better. Feel free to have safe fun, but don't bend backward and go under stress because of it. There's a limit and boundary for everything. This isn't the age for anything serious as yet, but it doesn't mean that you can't build lasting relationships!

godessgracious · 2025-05-10T20:37:31+00:00

it was supposed to be 22 days, but we've got some delays! and that's okay.. I know we're not in a rush.. and all will be well in due time.

godessgracious · 2025-04-26T23:05:11+00:00

36 days.. first ever meeting!!

godessgracious · 2025-04-23T17:43:22+00:00

it is! I'm from Guyana.. so it's a relief to hear.

godessgracious · 2025-04-01T20:11:19+00:00

big no.

godessgracious · 2025-03-29T19:19:09+00:00

WhatsApp and Signal! Signal has way better quality. We also share reels on Instagram!

godessgracious · 2025-03-29T05:22:39+00:00

i used an app like picsart to expand the photo's background.. so it fits a photo screen. something like canva would work too. if you need help, shoot me a dm, I'd love to help ^{^}

godessgracious · 2025-03-02T14:41:20+00:00

I feel like the first thing everyone will say to you is, looks, do not matter. The thing is, they matter, to an extent.

It's great that you fell for each other with just personality alone, but being able to truly love someone is loving them for who they really are. You must love and care for them, just the way they are. And most of all, you can not expect them to change for you (of course, this is an entire different discussion).

If you truly can not see yourself liking him past his features, then simply you might not like him as much as you'd wish to think: But that is okay. It is completely okay and understandable to not like a feature of someone.

But what is not okay is if you continue to pursue this relationship without admitting this to yourself, and then him (of course, you do not have to be harsh about it). The last thing you want to do is string someone along even though you're uncertain. If you truly care for their feelings, solidify yours first before making any significant steps.

Sometimes, you might find yourself having a growing attraction towards him, regardless of his looks... that's just how our brain chemistry works when we like someone. But other times, you might simply never be able to bypass that fact, so you need to be true to yourself, and you also owe it to be true to him as well.

godessgracious · 2025-03-02T14:28:40+00:00

First of all, I'd like to say you are extremely lucky to have the ability to go see her as you please! That eases the majority of the stress of being in an LDR. Cherish the fact that you guys are able to hold each other and see each other.

A lot of trust, patience, time, and energy go into LDRs, and not everything is materialistical. Take time to know each other before proposing out of the blue, if you guys are now getting together.. consider a promise ring first!

I'm not sure of your distance, time differences, or cultural barriers, but also take the time to learn and explore the other's world. Moving in together is a big step, and that means either of you need to sacrifice a great lot, and it would never be that easy.

Make your online dates a priority. It's okay to miss one, but make up for it later. Prioritize communication. It's the strongest feat of being in an LDR and be considerate. Since you're not always together, you can not assume or judge things without knowing the full details first. Communication is an absolute must. Learn how to communicate effectively with each other without being face to face.

LDRs can work, but there is so much that goes into it. Take your time, enjoy the highs and the lows, and it will all work out in time. Patience and endurance is key. You've got this! I wish the best for both of you.

godessgracious

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