My gf hates arizona(phx)... Help! (date, value, federal)

[moughie]

Originally Posted by Bench Warmer

Before we moved, a friend of my family had this to say to me.. "This relocation to AZ is only going to work, if you want it to" .. I think that is dead on.. If she has her mind set on going back home, then there is nothing I can do about it...

We moved here from Maine 13 years ago. Took about 6 years to start feeling slightly settled here. Now appreciate the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, however miss the ocean and seasons tremendously.

Who knows, she may never like this place. It is not for everyone. At least she is giving it a try- that should earn her some brownie points, eh?

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by Bench Warmer

It all depends... We'd have to talk about it.. And both decide where our future is. We aren't married... I'm all done with Massachusetts for now.. I think, even if I decide I don't like this place, I'll stick it out for atleast 5 years.. If she can't commit to that, then maybe she'll have to go home. But like I said in a previous post... This state has everything MASS has to offer, and then some..

Before we moved, a friend of my family had this to say to me.. "This relocation to AZ is only going to work, if you want it to" .. I think that is dead on.. If she has her mind set on going back home, then there is nothing I can do about it...

Let her go bro if she's that miserable....the only concern I'd have is that you have a stable job and income to pay the bills, etc...if you say yes, then the option to me becomes even more clearer!

Obviously, you are doing what you think is best for both of you by moving both of you's to phx...but if the other feels that is not best for her, let her go back and be happy. you'll be happy in phx she's happy in bos...unless you are that miserable w/o her!

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by Bench Warmer

I actually own the insider's Az Guidebook ... That's how I came up with the idea of visiting nogales.... Big mistake.. That is a great book... It just doesn't focus on people in my age group..

LOL...some old dude mentioned to us that we "gotta visit nogales"....yeah right, im glad i stayed away.

try rocky point though, i heard its worth it!

[jrico216]

Take a ride up the beeline highway to the lakes. Stop at Greasewood flat on the way home and you will never go back home.....the scenery is "the thing to do"

[jrico216]

dump the girl.........let her go back to boston and your life will begin....there's a ton of girls in AZ who like to live and who like to have fun.

[krock1dk]

Originally Posted by Bench Warmer

Hello!

My girlfriend and I moved to Arizona, from Massachusetts about 6 months ago. Both of us were born and raised in Massachusetts. We both loved Boston, and liked a lot about Massachusetts.

We decided to move to Arizona because of the things we didn't like about MA. Astronomical cost of living, Rainy Springs, miserable winters, etc. We moved to Arizona for many reason. The climate, the cost of living, work (i'm an electrician.. Tons of work out here for me. Back home a lot of electricians are out of work), it's proximity to Vegas, LA, San Diego, etc... Plus I really liked how diverse Arizona is. We have everything here except the ocean... and the ocean is only a few hours away anyways!

Well anyways.. for the past 6 months, we haven't really taken advantage of anything Arizona has to offer! It cost us a lot of money moving all of our things out here.. We are finally back on our feet again...

Since we've been here, our lives have consisted of working, and saving our money. We haven't really done much of anything. I think the problem is, it's hard making plans when you literally have no idea where anything is. Also, it kinda sucks that we haven't made any friends yet..

We are 23, and 21.. We've been in Queen Creek since we've been here. Which is another obstacle.. There isn't much going on out here. Anyways, My GF hates this place... And I don't blame her.. So far it hasn't been fun.. But then again, she hasn't even saw the real Arizona.

I need some advice on things to do around here.. Where do people our age usually go out to mingle?

What do people do around here for fun?

What's the nicest part of AZ?? This whole place isn't a desert.. I know we could go up north for a day.... what are your suggestions?

What could I possibly do to have Arizona win her over??

We've got so caught up in our daily grind, we've lost touch of what we actually came out here for.. (more time outside, less time in front of the TV/computer)


I'll appreciate any and all suggestions.. I'm looking for just about anything, state wide.. Thank you very much!



-Bob

First of all, AZ isnt for everybody. The heat and dryness alone is a reason for many people to hate it. I will NEVER get used to this heat. But it doesnt help when you dont get out and see anything or dont make any freinds. Some places you may want to check out are Montezuma Castle, the town of Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, the town of Jerome (an old copper ming town that snow a ghost town), Tombstone, Old Tucson Studios, the casinos near Pheonix, Pertrified Forest National Park, Sunset Crater National Monument north of Flagstaff. And San Diego, Vegas and LA are bout a 6-hour drive respectively. For young people our age, Old Town Scottsdale is a good place to 'hang.' I dont know what you mean by the 'nicest' part of Arizona. Get out and enjoy nature, but you will have to do the research.

[krock1dk]

Originally Posted by jrico216

dump the girl.........let her go back to boston and your life will begin....there's a ton of girls in AZ who like to live and who like to have fun.

By my experience and observation, women in Arizona are nothing but materialistic and shallow. I'm from the Midwest where the women are more 'real' and have more important values and look on the more important things in life. I cant stand the women here!!

[azriverfan.]

Jrico and krock

You two realize this thread is nearly 10 months old?

[adyn85396]

When my wife and I moved here from Italy she didn't like it at first either. My wife is Italian and this was the first time she had lived here. We were both working living in an apartment and didn't get out much. I soon discovered that we needed to get out and do stuff!


You should make it a priority to do something together every other weekend together. There are many things to do as others have suggested in pervious posts. Because you guys are new here and not failure with the area it is up to you (The Man of the House) to find things to do and entertain your girl. I am sure that if you get her out of the house and keep her occupied she will has less to complain about. For her she is working hard yet bored and away from all her friends back home. Just take her out and go sight seeing and stuff like that which doesn't cost much. GO TO FLAGSTAFF this summer when the heat is too much. I promise the green trees and weather go a long way!

[JDish2000]

Moderator - this thread should be closed now. It is too old to be relevant and it makes people crazy to read pages and pages of posts, only to realize it is too old.

In fact, why not have a cut-off time table for threads, just like when you post a poll?