Eric Blair

Honeybee, sounds as if you really got stung. Sorry, couldn't resist. My wife went through all 7-levels of dental Hell. First, in Jalisco, to be a specialist requires a diplopia from an accredited college and it takes three (3) years. Then, the diploma is registered locally in Ajijic, at #4 Colon That is the Socio Activo de: Colegio Odontologico de la Ribera de Chapala. If you have enough bone, you can get a regular implant, but if you need bone augmentation (graft), then that will add another 2-3 months to the procedure while the grafted bone blends in. During this time, you wear something temporary. You can also try a mini-implant. Implants are an art, however one deficiency, IMO, in Mexico is that any dentist can do implants, but it could be your part of her OTJ "training." The "Specialist" Ribera that my wife saw, wasn't even though she said she was. On her wall was a "certificate" for a three-day "seminar" on implantology. This is the study of implants, not training (the giveaway is the "ology". Oh yes, if someone tells you they are a specialist and takes your money, and it turns out she isn't a specialist, that could well be fraud under the Jalisco penal code. As for getting a refund; if it ain't in writing, it doesn't exist. And even if it is, and you don't get your $$ back, what are you going to do? Your takeaway should be, do your due diligence before choosing. Above IMO of course.

One point no one has brought up but must be considered. Most singles here, men or women, are probably 50++ and, here is the kicker, pretty set in their ways, values, preferences, social and religious beliefs, etc. The most important thing is that while I'm not big on "roles" for men/women, remember there can't be two chefs in the kitchen or two chiefs in the tribe. Made darn sure your values are similar and that the other person you are interested in, is willing to discuss things and, most importantly, willing to compromise and even listen to another point of view with an open mind. One critical thing to remember, if you still have an interest in the physical aspect of a relationship, make sure the lady does also. Don't laugh or assume on this point. Certainly, remember often men confuse lust and love. Learn the difference of possibly suffer the consequences.