Originally Posted by
acidfast7
When I worked at Stockholms Universitet (SU) we had a room with Vit D lights, TVs, black leather message chairs and coffee/snack/drinks.
It made a big difference.
I went through a divorce my first winter in Stockholm (wife stayed in the US). I can be quite an *******, but I wouldn't wish that upon anyone. However, what doesn't kill one, makes one stronger. I find central European partners much more to my liking as they're quite mentally robust (like Alaskans!) I also enjoyed everyone I met in Anchorage (the first time I played proper German board games, in fact!) with Air Force guys.
That's rough... went through something similar when I lived in Fairbanks, during the middle of winter, when we get about 2.5 hours of light a day. I think my summation of those years is much like yours (only making one stronger). Not to sidetrack the OP's discussion, but we seem to have the same affinity for Europeans. I was raised by a Brit, and have spent quite a bit of time in Frankfurt, and in Munich as an adult. Tried to find work there when I finished university, but hibernation experts (literally) don't seem to be in high demand.