I am 42 years old and when i started working at 19 the older men told me that you spend 8 to 9 hours with the people at work but onely a few hours a day with the lady you love and that is true Your lifes sound better 👏
I think in the relationship all the childhood traumas come up or experiences as a trigger and it's a blessing to find a partner who is going to be on the healing journey with you together.
As a father I can tell you, don't overthink possible personal flaws. I had a child unplanned in a difficult situation, but it's the most valuable part of my life now.
"Sometimes all this hard work makes me feel so alive." Christine - that is a secret you have discovered, many of us middle class westerners never learn it - things that take us to our edge - also take us deeper into life. As to the tears - all good, tears are an evolutionary advantage - humans who don't cry are LESS evolved. I cry from time to time (105kg, 183cm, shaved head, long red beard ...) and I feel GOOD about that, I feel strong to be connected easily to my emotional truth. I don't cry and quit - I cry, learn something, feel a bit of 'release' and then keep going. It sounds like you do the same - that is a strong thing, be proud of it.
The two of you are so wholesome and hilarious it melts my heart 😭😂❤️ I hope you can make a video talking about how the two of you met and came together, I feel like it must be such an interesting story!
I’m 70 years old. I have tears running down my face. You two are such an amazing couple. Your living my dream. Your a lucky man and she is a lucky woman.❤
Oh this was so heartwarming! And ps: the questions about the children NEVER stop no matter what you do. At first it's like when when when, then we had a boy and then it was like 'oh are you going to try for a girl??' then we had a second baby, and she is a girl, and since then it's been like 'so, are you done now? Are you dine now?' No, we had another... 'but now you're done right? Don't you have your hands full? Oh but you really must have your hands full, you're done now, right?' Ugh lol. Can't please people, so just do what you do and don't let them bother you ❤
My wife occasionally does things that annoy me (and vise versa), but if something ever happens to her and she is no longer around, oh how I would miss those things.
Christine, I totally understand your frustration about the children question. Even if you do want kids, there is so much pressure on women to start a family and do it as soon as possible, and it can be really overwhelming and make you feel like you lose value as an individual person. I'm 35 and just a few weeks away from having my first baby, and I have been asked those questions for years and years. When I got married, the first thing people asked was "when are you having kids?" And even when we decided to have a baby, we struggled with infertility for three years before we got pregnant, and that question really hurt because I didn't know the answer. I really wish people would just stop asking at all. If it happens, it happens, and if you decide you don't want kids, that's fine too! It's nobody's business but yours and Kalle's.
It's brutal. I don't think people understand how rude and hurtful it can be. Specially if you are dealing with infertility problems. They just add unnecessary pressure. And if your choice is just not having children... it's even more brutal.
@Säker tagning yes. It's very hard and you don't necessarily have to tell everyone that asks your medical troubles, so people should have discernment and stop with the questioning. If someone choses not to have children should be respected too. Only they know their reasons. We are not on this world to judge eachother. I sure know a lot of people that had children and have zero patience, that provide food and a roof but lack on the emotional side. We live in a very selfish society and more than ever the meaning of family is disintegrating and being attacked and people are none the wiser. A new life is a miracle.
you guys, are really good people. Looking healthy, sparkling eyes.. and Kalle, you are manly but also a sweet guy in one body, love that kind of guys .Wish you all the luck!
Thank you for being so honest - I would say one big challenge could be if kids come along and you really want your parents nearby - especially the mum needing her parents.
Children are a gift and the two of you will embrace the changes this brings to your busy lives. Christine wanting a clean & neat home environment is the only way to function. I could never live in a messy chaotic home. I loved your honesty in this video.
19:03 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing this christine, you did it so eloquently and beautifully. i have been through the same thing and i shut down as a way to protect myself as well. you're not alone. i'm so glad kalle is so understanding and advocates for you to communicate while being a safe person. thank you so, so much both of you for being so open ❤️
"what if i want to propose?" LOL christine i love that response! and then kalle is like "that's not going to happen" LOOOOOL you two are so cuuuuute! this video is bringing me so much joy today, thank you!
I didn't know I needed this Q&A but wow! I love the answers! You and Christine are lovely together. Also I know that feeling of 'can we change the topic?' when someone asks my boyfriend and me when are we getting married, when are we having children? 'Can we change the topic? I don't have to explain myself to you' You know? We've been together for eleven years - coming next month Sept 17th. So yes, just be happy, enjoy each other and your beautiful home. When you both are ready you'll know. I look forward to new Q&As in the future and the ebooks. Thank you for sharing and keep on smiling! 😊 ❤ ❤
We have a cabin in the woods in the UP Michigan we are going to be living there full time in the next month- but talking about mice- we put peppermint oil everywhere- clean with it- and put it on cotton balls and put in all the drawers and it has helped and smells amazing..
Funny logbook entries from airplanes and how maintainance reacted: Problem: _Mouse on board._ Written solution suggested by mechanics: _Install. Cat._ (I think in reality the mouse was removed and quickly. Not only would it freak out the passengers, a rodent could be a hazard. If it gets to the innards of the plane and eats at cables. There is a backup for everyting that is crucial ... but in reality sometimes unexpected things coincide. Maybe you could get a local cat - that might be trained by the mother not to stray or it will be eaten by wildlife.
I had my first kid when I was 36 and my second at 38 and I don’t regret it. Live your life’s to fullest first as a couple. You guys are a wonderful pair. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your personal life. Be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪
I think we dislike in others what we most dislike in ourselves. I think it is wonderful that you sit down and communicate with each other, this is the most important thing in a relationship other than love. Take care and God bless!
Really refreshing that your sharing so openly about what you find annoying about each other and arguements. Absolutely agree with talking it out. If you never argue, it might mean one of you is bottling up or being a door mat. Neither is healthy. You grow together
So nice to meet both of you! Thanks for sharing all of this! For your mice issue, you should get a cat. When you have a cat, mice won't even go near the house because they will smell the cat. I've had a cat for years now and my fiance and I never have issues with mice in our home. Sending you both all the best!
the question of also having kids is the physical and emotional impact it would have on the mother.... i totally understand your reservations christine and i respect how you feel and whatever path you take, whether it's being child-free or being a mother ❤️ i love how thoughtful you are. keep being you ❤️
Thank you Christine for speaking about periods in the winter without running water - I've wondered that question for many years! I still have unanswered questions, but I expect I'll have to trial and error it myself due to it being an awkward conversation. Thank you for sharing some thoughts about it!
I identify with cristina in having a clean house, my head is not clear if everthing is dirty or messy but I also identify with you kelly in relation to being in a bad mood if I don't eat 😅😅😅 my husband know me well, when that happened he send me to eat 🤣 Thank you for sharing these intimate things with us. Corage and paciente for you guys send you a lot of love ❤💚
This was a great watch, thanks! As a British guy living in Sweden, it’s always nice to hear perspectives like these. Particularly your thoughts on the ‘children’ topic, as we’re a young family about to grow by one more.
I am so glad this was a longer video, because before I knew it, it was over! I saw so many similarities in you two that I see in myself and my boyfriend. I completely understand the cramped living situation - he and I used to live in a tiny shed together with a cat! I'm so glad to be part of your journeys and I'm excited to see what the future holds 😊
Oh I totally understand the challenges your facing. Especially you Christina. Two years ago our family of now 6 moved totally off-grid to our farm 2000kms from friends and family. We literally camped in an old vintage caravan and tents until we built a 30ft modern yurt. It is comfortable now but very cozy. Mostly it’s great, but sometimes I long for my own space. We have done a lot now and life is getting easier but, but we have a long way to go. I distinctly remember a couple of times bursting into tears when the gravity fed water tank was empty, the fire had gone out, the animals had broken through fencing, I was washing our clothes by hand, our solar had broken and we had no money to fix it and everything just seemed too bloody hard. But constant small changes and steps forward and things get easier. You learn to adapt, be innovative to create solutions and make do. And the failures make even the smallest steps forward feel monumental and worth celebrating. While if we lived a typical life they would be taken for granted. Life will get easier, and like you guys, even when things feel impossibly hard, we remain drawn to this beautiful nature filled life. Xx
Love Nathaniel Drew! Toilet Paper...you just need a big stick or rod so you can stack about 6 rolls at a time...or a big beautiful basket..protected from any critters...thanks for sharing!
aw, that was good fun! thanks for sharing ☺️🌻 P.S., ‘when we decide to’ is a complete response to ‘when are you going to have kids?’ you don’t owe anybody answers to that question!
Being snowed in here in the California Sierras 13.6" (34.5 cm) of new snow today Tuesday have been watching all your videos. We love living off grid (solar, wood stove) and the stillness the snow creates, Had to smile when you were talking about things that annoy each of you, because as a widow, I can tell you, I miss those little annoying things so much. As for whether someone will have children, I never ask, simply because so many couples have a hard time conceiving or have miscarried, had a stillbirth etc that its to personal of a question for me to ever ask.
Christine, I totally understand your frustration about the children question and this is certainly a private thing between you and Kalle. I just love watching the videos you guys make about how you live in the cabin and surroundings. Just live your own life and there are things that are just private and that is no one else's business. Have a lovely day.
This episode keep me smiling! I can see how kalle love and respect kristine. on d other hand, i can see kalle being Kristine's constant and rock. Keep on loving!
I’m distracted too Christine! I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. It can be challenging in relationships. You guys are adorable. Wish you both all the best!! ❤
This was a fun video. It gave a lot of good perspective. And, I so resonate with Christine about having a clean house. I also feel "messy" inside when my surroundings are out of order and I feel much more calm and inspired when my home is clean and minimal. Thank you both for sharing! :)
Christine, your thoughts in relation to moving to Sweden is exactly how I feel! It's something i have been thinking about for several years and really hope i can have that dream come true soon. Even though it's super scary.🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing with us. Have to say you guys came across as brave and confident. Love it. Also thanks for inspiration you put forth to seek ones own path to find a more "happier" life. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the podcast Kalle.
@@KalleFlodin You're welcome. :-) I have been struggling for many years now with deep depression, but have got more help with it this summer from my family, and also through channels like yours, Leena Henningsen and Jonna Jinton I found words, new views on life and strengths I've need for a long time. Also found my way back to my love and passion in life which is photography that for the last 2,5 years have been lost for me. And through that I will try to launch my own RU-vid channel during the months to come so I can share my journey (both personal and through the nature of Norway) and knowledge on the field of photography with others, as well as maybe inspire some.
Christine is so lovely!!! I love her spirit.. For both of you, your English is wonderful! The only other language that I learned to some degree, was German. I had to learn because I was living in Germany which made it easier because I had to learn because that many people didn’t speck English. I love the interaction between the two of you.
Thank you Kalle and Christine for sharing some aspects your life with us and you are a very lovely couple. I would like to make a respectful observation from an older person who has seen a lot. May Kalle allow Christine all the time she needs to express herself when she is talking with no interruptions or corrections so that you may have a lasting loving relationship free of resentments that could accumulate. I wish you all the best.
Regarding the question about having kids - would you raise them in the cabin? Is there a school nearby? What about social interaction (since you mentioned there's nobody living around you!)? Lots to think about!
I love the way you are speaking your issues out loud with each other. I really do believe that is one of the key elements of well-working relationships. Good video guys, thanks for sharing 😉👍
When i moved to my forever home, The first 4 years was freezing and the curtains used to freeze in a thick sheet of ice. So we used to use 1 room and keep it warm as much as possible. Then i got double glazing, Oh wow what a difference. Q Do you or will you grow your own food. I save ton's of money by growing my own and storing for the winter. Take care good VL.
Hei you two (four 😉), Me and my family moved to a little cabin in Finnland and we have luxurious running hot water in the kitchen, but no bathroom "just" a sauna. And it can SO hard!!!!! Getting fires going everywhere in the mornings and evenings, showeling tons of snow, frozen waterpipe...but we love it!!! We would never go back to Germany and live in a apartment!! About the mice...we have a very skilled cat taking care of them. Maybe you think about getting one? And with having kids...we have two of them and we love them so much and they have so much fun in our garden and look at the all the catterpillars, help my wife in the garden planting veggies and they climb every tree. And your right Kalle it's a team effort. Don't be afraid Christine, you maybe give something up for maybe sometime but you will gain so much by becoming a mom! The children taught me what was really important for me personally. Because even with kids you will make space and time for the important things! And thanks for doing great videos!
Thank you for the video! Both of you are so honest and beautiful souls. If most of people can do “now sit down and let’s talk -sessions” the world will be much more peaceful . Puss och kram
You are both awesome. It is so refreshing to watch and listen to you. This is wonderful really. I have very recently found your channel but I am already following your journey with huge interest and caring. I am an older lady that like you both have been dreaming of escaping since I was very young. I was born and lived for my first 4 years in a very isolated country area. But have searched for many years for an opportunity like you have built for yourselves. I wish you all success. You are bringing joy by extension to myself and maybe many others who have had these dreams. Thank you for sharing your efforts and lessons. Xx
AWW What a sweet video, I can relate to pretty much all of it! So interesting too, how the past can be so hard to shake, and how as humans, no matter where we are geographically, we struggle with very similar things and need very similar things. Anyway, made me feel like having a coffee with you guys and chat about life! 🥰💖
What a wonderful and honest video! Thank you so much for sharing all your thoughts and feelings. It is so nice to watch this. Keep staying the way you are. lMuch peace and love to both of you. ❤️
this is such a beautiful video. thank you so, soooo much. i hope you make more videos like this in the future and i'm looking forward to the video you make about the two of you meeting and falling in love! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I can relate to so many things you mentioned. Inspiring video, thank you so much for opening up! I love seeing how you two are in each other's company. :)
Christina, you have the most amazing beautiful skin!!!! I saw this video earlier and now coming back to comment after watching the video on “She had no idea” video where Kalle mentioned your skin also reflecting your stress and needing healing. Your gorgeous skin was the first thing I noticed in this video and your skin is GLOWING with health! God bless!!
Greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with the world in such a realistic and honest way- not an easy thing to do! Someone else may had already piped up to note that the item Christin was referred to is generally called sanitation pad here in the State. Not I expect that you will need to say it often in public! It is indeed good to know what one does not need to have in order to build a content rich life. Stay safe and be well. The Chinese written word of crisis is made up of two characters: danger & opportunity. You absolutely have turned every danger you met on the road into opportunity !
you guys are absolutely AMAZING together, talk about a perfect match, really feels like it and her laugh is so contagious, Kalle make he laugh more and more... I can only imagine the beautiful family you will have and I can't wait what the future holds for you both !!!!!
What a lovely video , so heart warming you both seem too have found your soul mate . My one bone of contention is when Kalle said she can buy half the cabin. How can she do that if Christine doesn't have an income yet , when she does how is she expected to keep money back from you to buy her share of the cabin. I can't see how that is going to work . I'm sure such a beautiful couple will work it out . Children will come at the right time don't let people push/influence you , your time will come when its right for both of you .
Thank you for sharing of yourselves so sincerely. These were very practical topics. You are both very funny and certainly seem to complete each other. Whether you get married or not, or have children or not, or whatever or whatever not, I wish you both many more happy years shared together..
Just started watching your series, awesome content, visuals and editing. Enjoying your messages also. I will add that I also live by the idea treat people how you would be treated, and tell me what you need and ask for what you want. Looking forward to catch8ng up on your stories. Congrats and all the best. Cheers Michael
Hey Kalle! Can you make a video for your vlog entirely in Swedish? I'm learning the language and I think it would be very interesting to learn more about the cabin while also learning Swedish!
I loved this. you are both so natural and honest its lovely to get to know you both and it makes your wonderful videos even more enjoyable. Thank you so much for what you both do for us, my husband and I are catching up with all your videos starting at the beginnging. its May 23 so we've got lots more to look forward to.
I found your channel and I have to say that I have enjoyed watching some of your videos. I also subscribed to it! I'm looking forward to seeing your journey. God Bless you both!!
Just get the ring and the perfect situation WILL reveal itself. Take the advice of an old lady. You two are PERFECT for each other. Also dont WORRY if you can be a Mom and still have enough time for everything. It will all work out in due time.
I loved this, smiled throughout! One small friendly feedback point though (sorry): maybe set the aperture of your lens to a number that's a bit higher, because throughout the video the focus was only on one of your faces which was kind of distracting. Felt I needed glasses haha But other than that, love it ^^ I'm a part of Christine's woman circle, so it's nice to see her on here now, because I feel I know her a bit better :) Thank you for sharing all of this so honestly and openly!
Just a few suggestions: there are waterpumps with water tanks attached to them or other ones that you can immerse into the well and they will pump the water into your house, you just have to put down pipes to run the water from the well into the house. We put the water hose/pipe underground to protect it from the frost in winter. There are also water heaters like the Ariston Lydos Hybrid (heatpump technology) that use very little energy to make hot water. It is worth checking it out. I am in favour of living in harmony with nature, but I see no reason why it should be unnecessarily difficult with all the eco-friendly technologies at hand. Of course it may be your choice to live as you do, in that case I apologize for the unrequested advice. You are a cute couple and I wish you good luck and happiness in life.
