Comments on: My Thai Girl and I Part 1

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By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:32:17 +0000

‘..it’s good to dispel some of the cliches …’

Absolutely. I know a couple of you guys write on the subject already, but it would be great to read more about the real relationships out there. It won’t drown out the rest, but…

Again, thank you Talen.
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By: Pete, frogblogger

Pete, frogblogger — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:52:53 +0000

Great start and oh so familiar, I guess, to many of us. So far the only difference with my situation is that my gf has two kids and headed for Chiang Mai rather than Pattaya.

Brave blog, not easy getting into the personal stuff, but it’s good to dispel some of the cliches Catherine mentioned…
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By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:32:12 +0000

Great post.

Personally I dont believe Thai women are any different to other nationalities, sure there are cultural differences but their feeling, wants and desires are “much of a muchness”. I lived with a great lady from Spain before I met my wife and if it wasn’t for the language I would say the cultural difference are nearly the same, although I found learning Spanish so much easier than Thia.
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By: Talen

Talen — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:19:45 +0000

Mike, I don’t think a lot of us came looking for a relationship but it sure found us!

By: Talen

Talen — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:18:26 +0000

Malcolm, I’ve read your blog front to back and it’s quite evident in everything you write just what you and Ciejay have.

By: Talen

Talen — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:14:17 +0000

Martyn, Well said. I had a similar conversation with a friend when I was in Pattaya last time. He has a Fiance.

It’s funny because we found the only reason we keep coming back to Pattaya is to see old friends. If not for them Pattaya wouldn’t see us anymore I suspect.

By: Talen

Talen — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:09:13 +0000

Cat, There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity

Feeling 20 again is a huge draw for many men I would suspect. It wasn’t something I was looking for but something I found welcome.

I look forward to getting together when I get back to Thailand!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:40:33 +0000

Talen I have just sat a while figuring out how I might comment on this heartfelt post. I have mixed feelings about the way many farang treat Thai women and the way some Thai women treat farang.

I am lucky in the sense that I have a partner half my age who has a lot of sound Thai values in her character. Back home I am afraid that finding a similar relationship would be impossible.

I actually didn’t come to Thailand to live with a Thai lady but thats the way things have panned out.

Look forward to your next installment.
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By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:29:26 +0000

Good work Talen. It's always interesting to read about other thai-farang relationships. Roll on part 2! .-= Keith´s last blog ..Election Time =-.