Tips and Techniques for Handling "The Wait"

[Together4ever 1]

well.. Just like someone else said before.. It's been ok for me cause I have a million distractions/ drama that i have to deal with and I am being logical about the whole Visa process... BUT my husband on the other hand, He is not dealing with this well at all. He doesnt Fully "get" what this whole visa process entails.. and Lately he is just SO grumpy about everything.. It completely SUCKS... thank god I only have 8 more days before I get to go see him

I can completely relate to this. And yes it did suck. My Moh had little understanding of American bureaucracy and tended to always "make movies" about the things he didn't understand. The temper tantrums and "venting" were sometimes painful to handle so far away. It will help a lot that you can be together again. One thing I will share that I learned, and I have no bad intentions when I say this so don't misunderstand, sometimes you have to just ignore their melodramatics. Let him rage and grump but don't take it to heart. Not easy, I know, but I've noticed it to be an Egyptian trait. Hang in there and happy travels!

[deemabrouk 0]

well.. Just like someone else said before.. It's been ok for me cause I have a million distractions/ drama that i have to deal with and I am being logical about the whole Visa process... BUT my husband on the other hand, He is not dealing with this well at all. He doesnt Fully "get" what this whole visa process entails.. and Lately he is just SO grumpy about everything.. It completely SUCKS... thank god I only have 8 more days before I get to go see him

I can completely relate to this. And yes it did suck. My Moh had little understanding of American bureaucracy and tended to always "make movies" about the things he didn't understand. The temper tantrums and "venting" were sometimes painful to handle so far away. It will help a lot that you can be together again. One thing I will share that I learned, and I have no bad intentions when I say this so don't misunderstand, sometimes you have to just ignore their melodramatics. Let him rage and grump but don't take it to heart. Not easy, I know, but I've noticed it to be an Egyptian trait. Hang in there and happy travels!

you are 100% right.. before I met my H.. I thought I was just gonna be the crazy dramatic one... but he takes the Cake for Sure!!!!!!!!!!! And I know I have to ignore half the drama.. but it is not easy. Half the time I have to hold back from yelling at him "Grow the F up and CALM DOWN!!!!!!!!!" *sigh* but I bite my tongue.

I am leaving Feb 24th too.. 5 days now.. I cant wait !

[doodlebug 3]

well.. Just like someone else said before.. It's been ok for me cause I have a million distractions/ drama that i have to deal with and I am being logical about the whole Visa process... BUT my husband on the other hand, He is not dealing with this well at all. He doesnt Fully "get" what this whole visa process entails.. and Lately he is just SO grumpy about everything.. It completely SUCKS... thank god I only have 8 more days before I get to go see him

I can completely relate to this. And yes it did suck. My Moh had little understanding of American bureaucracy and tended to always "make movies" about the things he didn't understand. The temper tantrums and "venting" were sometimes painful to handle so far away. It will help a lot that you can be together again. One thing I will share that I learned, and I have no bad intentions when I say this so don't misunderstand, sometimes you have to just ignore their melodramatics. Let him rage and grump but don't take it to heart. Not easy, I know, but I've noticed it to be an Egyptian trait. Hang in there and happy travels!

you are 100% right.. before I met my H.. I thought I was just gonna be the crazy dramatic one... but he takes the Cake for Sure!!!!!!!!!!! And I know I have to ignore half the drama.. but it is not easy. Half the time I have to hold back from yelling at him "Grow the F up and CALM DOWN!!!!!!!!!" *sigh* but I bite my tongue.

I am leaving Feb 24th too.. 5 days now.. I cant wait !

I'm so happy for you!!! I booked my trip for July on Alitalia and now I'm psyched that I have something to look forward to. Definitely helps to break it up a bit, though each time we discuss my next visit he keeps saying how he has no idea how he will be able to handle my leaving again.