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In Topic: Successful Relationships With Thai Men?
2012-05-03 00:57:53
Our 8-year anniversary dinner together that was on 30th April. Yep, a happy marriage with a Thai man is possible.
In Topic: Successful Relationships With Thai Men?
2012-04-23 01:08:57
Hi! Just wanted to chime in here. I pop in every now and then and so I'm not a regular contributing member.
Anyway, I've been married to my Thai husband for 8 years this April 30th. We've lived in the USA now for the last 7 and he got his American citizenship six months ago. Our son shall be 7 years old next month.
My hubby is quite westernized. When we met in Bangkok in 2003, he had been living in the States for about a decade already - from the same metro area I'm from, no less! He had to return to Thailand for reasons I won't get into here, but his English is very, very good (works as a translator) and is familiar and embracing of western culture. It helps our relationship that I am familiar and respectful of Thai culture, so it works both ways.
The rest of our success in our relationship is the fact that we have core values in common. We're both pretty easy going and love to make one another laugh. We're both committed to each other and behave responsibly (no gambling, lying, cheating, etc.) This is something I would expect of any man. We're kind and respectful to each other. We flirt with each other. We trust one another. He is a very involved father and we are both devoted to our son.
I couldn't be happier and I know I got very lucky. I wish you all the best with your relationship. Remember to choose wisely then treat kindly.
Amy from California
Anyway, I've been married to my Thai husband for 8 years this April 30th. We've lived in the USA now for the last 7 and he got his American citizenship six months ago. Our son shall be 7 years old next month.
My hubby is quite westernized. When we met in Bangkok in 2003, he had been living in the States for about a decade already - from the same metro area I'm from, no less! He had to return to Thailand for reasons I won't get into here, but his English is very, very good (works as a translator) and is familiar and embracing of western culture. It helps our relationship that I am familiar and respectful of Thai culture, so it works both ways.
The rest of our success in our relationship is the fact that we have core values in common. We're both pretty easy going and love to make one another laugh. We're both committed to each other and behave responsibly (no gambling, lying, cheating, etc.) This is something I would expect of any man. We're kind and respectful to each other. We flirt with each other. We trust one another. He is a very involved father and we are both devoted to our son.
I couldn't be happier and I know I got very lucky. I wish you all the best with your relationship. Remember to choose wisely then treat kindly.
Amy from California
In Topic: Where To Live
2011-04-08 00:40:41
Hi Rue - it is SOOO good to hear from you again and I am just thrilled to hear the news that you're going to be a mommy!
The others here had some fantastic advice for you already, but I think the most valuable bit of advice is to wait and see. Your world is going to change in ways you cannot even fathom right now and to come back to Thailand when baby's only 3 months old is quite ambitious.
My husband and I moved back to the United States when our son was 3 months old - and we had the support of my family here to help us get on our feet. Having familiar things to me around me was important when my baby was so young.
Now he's going on 6 years old and we're still here, but we're both working hard to make it back to Thailand for a few years so that our son can have some Thai immersion during his formidable years. The Great Recession just held us back longer than anticipated, but we hope to return within the year. During that time we made one 3-week trip to Bangkok to visit hubby's family in 2008 and that was the last time we were in Thailand.
So as well intention as your plans are, be open and flexible once your baby is born. Go easy on yourself and enjoy your child's infancy and remember that the things that used to drive you crazy about Thailand are amplified once you have a small baby to care for.
Be well.
Amy
The others here had some fantastic advice for you already, but I think the most valuable bit of advice is to wait and see. Your world is going to change in ways you cannot even fathom right now and to come back to Thailand when baby's only 3 months old is quite ambitious.
My husband and I moved back to the United States when our son was 3 months old - and we had the support of my family here to help us get on our feet. Having familiar things to me around me was important when my baby was so young.
Now he's going on 6 years old and we're still here, but we're both working hard to make it back to Thailand for a few years so that our son can have some Thai immersion during his formidable years. The Great Recession just held us back longer than anticipated, but we hope to return within the year. During that time we made one 3-week trip to Bangkok to visit hubby's family in 2008 and that was the last time we were in Thailand.
So as well intention as your plans are, be open and flexible once your baby is born. Go easy on yourself and enjoy your child's infancy and remember that the things that used to drive you crazy about Thailand are amplified once you have a small baby to care for.
Be well.
Amy
In Topic: Moved Back To Oz. Want To Move Back To Thailand!
2010-07-13 19:56:59
It's so good to hear from you again, Rue!
Golf and I are in the same situation you and your hubby are, back in the wife's home country. We've been back since our son Aidan was born in 2005 and our tentative plans are to go back to Thailand for a few years to immerse Aidan in Thai culture and language.
Two things hold us back right now:
1. A very tight economy. We want a good amount of money saved before we move back and we're barely squeaking by month to month.
2. Potentially dangerous political upheaval similar to what we saw in May. We're not so fearful for our son, but my husband's very politically passionate.
We'd also like to get Golf his American citizenship before returning to Thailand, but the fees have gone up to nearly $700USD! When you're only making it month to month, this is a huge expense.
I've been working on my own business, but it is a long-term venture, paying off in years to come. So I've been working like a dog, but with no payoff right away. It will come though.
We want to be able to go back to Bangkok once Aidan finished kindergarten, which he will begin this autumn. However, we may have to push this plan back another year at this rate, but that's alright. My main concern is going to Thailand, spend a few years then be back in the USA before my parents become too old and sick.
In the meantime, Aidan has Thai school at the local temple in Berkeley, and during the summer months he goes Tuesday-Thursday from 10-3:30. It's all in Thai, of course, and they learn everything from Thai culture, Buddhism, language, music and art. It's a fantastic program and it will do fine until we can move back!
It is SOOO great to hear your update, Rue and I look forward to hearing from you some more. I wish you and your husband all the best and hope you get your little bub soon.
Golf and I are in the same situation you and your hubby are, back in the wife's home country. We've been back since our son Aidan was born in 2005 and our tentative plans are to go back to Thailand for a few years to immerse Aidan in Thai culture and language.
Two things hold us back right now:
1. A very tight economy. We want a good amount of money saved before we move back and we're barely squeaking by month to month.
2. Potentially dangerous political upheaval similar to what we saw in May. We're not so fearful for our son, but my husband's very politically passionate.
We'd also like to get Golf his American citizenship before returning to Thailand, but the fees have gone up to nearly $700USD! When you're only making it month to month, this is a huge expense.
I've been working on my own business, but it is a long-term venture, paying off in years to come. So I've been working like a dog, but with no payoff right away. It will come though.
We want to be able to go back to Bangkok once Aidan finished kindergarten, which he will begin this autumn. However, we may have to push this plan back another year at this rate, but that's alright. My main concern is going to Thailand, spend a few years then be back in the USA before my parents become too old and sick.
In the meantime, Aidan has Thai school at the local temple in Berkeley, and during the summer months he goes Tuesday-Thursday from 10-3:30. It's all in Thai, of course, and they learn everything from Thai culture, Buddhism, language, music and art. It's a fantastic program and it will do fine until we can move back!
It is SOOO great to hear your update, Rue and I look forward to hearing from you some more. I wish you and your husband all the best and hope you get your little bub soon.
