u/masalachai_xoxo

I’m not sure if I’m overthinking this or if my sister-in-law genuinely doesn’t like me.

To give some context, my husband and I had an arranged marriage, though we had actually known and spoken to each other for nearly three years before getting married. Early in our relationship, when things were still new, his sister, who lives abroad, came to meet me before she was due to travel again. By that point, my husband and I had already been talking for about a month or two.

During that meeting, she spoke quite negatively about her own brother. She mentioned things like him having multiple girlfriends in the past, being short-tempered, and other personal traits in a very unflattering way. She even advised me to think very carefully before making any decision. By then, I already liked him, which is why I had agreed to meet her in the first place. Still, my husband and I didn’t give too much weight to what was said, as I trusted my own judgment and instincts.

However, even after the wedding, there have been moments that make me question things. For example, during light teasing between my husband and me, I once made a sarcastic comment about him. She immediately responded by saying she had already warned me before the wedding and that I shouldn’t complain now. And every time she gets a chance, she keeps telling she wonders why i married him and says she did what nobody else would do, that is, talk about her own brother's negative.

On top of that, she doesn’t really maintain any direct relationship with me. She doesn’t call or text unless I reach out first, and even then the conversations are minimal. What feels a bit confusing is that her dynamic with my husband is completely different. She speaks to him regularly, calls him, and discusses things with him without any issue.

I don’t really know what to make of this. It’s not something I’m overly affected by, but I do find it a bit strange and wanted to see if I’m reading too much into it.

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u/masalachai_xoxo — 9 days ago

Hi everyone!

I’m planning a trip to Almaty (Kazakhstan) in the second week of June and I’d really appreciate some advice from those who’ve been there:

  1. Which area is best to stay in Almaty so we can easily explore the city without spending too much time commuting? Ideally somewhere central, walkable, and convenient for tours.
  2. How did you book your day trips (like Shymbulak, Charyn Canyon, Kolsai/Kaindy Lakes, etc.)?
  3. Is it okay to book tours once we arrive in Almaty, or is it better to book everything in advance?

I’ve also seen a few mentions of kazguidedtours.com. Has anyone here used them? What was your experience like? Would you recommend them or suggest other tour providers? Also wondering how far in advance tours usually need to be booked, can we do it 1-2 days before once we arrive, or do things fill up quickly (especially in June)?

We’re planning a mix of city exploring and nature trips, so trying to keep things flexible but also don’t want to miss out if things get fully booked. Any tips, recommendations, or things you wish you knew before going would be super helpful.

Thanks in advance!

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u/masalachai_xoxo — 14 days ago

Hi everyone!

I’m planning a trip to Almaty (Kazakhstan) in the second week of June and thinking of organizing everything on my own instead of going through travel agencies.

I’d really appreciate some advice from those who’ve been there:

  1. Which area is best to stay in Almaty so we can easily explore the city without spending too much time commuting? Ideally somewhere central, walkable, and convenient for tours.
  2. How did you book your day trips (like Shymbulak, Charyn Canyon, Kolsai/Kaindy Lakes, etc.)?
  3. Is it okay to book tours once we arrive in Almaty, or is it better to book everything in advance?

I'm planning a mix of city exploring and nature trips, so trying to keep things flexible but also don’t want to miss out if things get fully booked.

Any tips, recommendations, or things you wish you knew before going would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

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u/masalachai_xoxo — 14 days ago