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Q: Has having a Chinese partner made you more active or lazier in everyday life?
This question goes out to those who have been with their Chinese significant others for a fairly long while in China. I've been with my girlfriend for two years now and I have to say that while she's taught me small words and generally improved how "biaozhun" (authentic) my Chinese is, I feel like I've gotten a lot lazier in trying to figure things out on my own. There was a certain appeal in grappling with things when I first came to China, and working them out myself. Life has gotten a lot easier for me now, but on the other hand I almost regret not having that struggle and sense of independence and achievement. Guess I'm never happy!
The battle is never over
there are new challengers every day
will she let you go to another city by yourself?
Will she let you do any DYI around the house?
are you aloud to buy your own clothes without her being there to bargain the price down?
and if you ever understand a woman in the first place
write it down and publish it so the rest of us can get a heads up
The grass is always greener. Speaking for myself, for all it's trouble, being with my significant other as you put it, has helped me focus a great deal. Mainly 'cause i'm drinking less and not getting in so much trouble. If she gets you, don't rush for that door, you'll only be looking for her again if you do. Or not. What the hell, get out there and rip it up, what the fuck do I know?
