westerby wrote:The couples we socialise with are about the same age as us. I've found that I've nothing in common with the old chaps I've met over the years so I don't mix with them (some are older than my Dad). Incidentally, I believe Thai girls think the same way and are sometimes horrified when another girl (who is young) turns up on the scene with an old Farang husband.What about your social groups wives?Do they shy away from young Thai women with ''older husbands''!
BKKSTAN wrote:Do you think that these relationships will last if they move to Falangland?
Not if the age gap is significant. I think these younger girls will always looks at younger men once they're Farang side. You can't expect a young Thai wife not to socialise in Pubs, Night Clubs etc., and that's where they will receive attention from young lads. They are, after all, Asian babes.
This is my thinking also,that there is little chance that a young relatively beautiful Thai woman will stay ''longterm'' with a husband that is old enough to be her father or grandfather,especially as he reaches ''fossilized' 'state ,to much of a generation gap in thinking and desires!
I had a Thai GF over 12 years ago that was 30 years my junior.I had spent a year trying to get her a fiancee visa to the USA!I decided to retire IN Thailand which turned out to not be part of her plans!Of course she never told me and was seeking other options during our relationship which turned out ,for me and for her too,to be the best thing!Although I was angry and felt betrayed when I found out through ''a seemingly mistake'' by her!
Today,I think I was very naive,as many guys are,wanting to believe that her feelings for me were the same as I was feeling for her.The fact that she was educated and never was in the P4P industry combined with my attraction towards her clouded my rational thinking.I never thought of her motives being anything other than seeking a loving partner and a better future than she had experienced with her divorced Thai husband!
Because our life was very active,in my view,when the pending breakup was happening,I did not see or sense that there was a problem!During this uncomfortable time,a mutual Thai friend mentioned to me that she thought I was ''to old'' for Aey!Now ,I think I know what she meant , that I was in retirement mode and Aey was looking to advance into a more challenging lifestyle and career as she was very bright and looking to learn about many new interests and ideas!
Makes sense to me,NOW!!
When I think of all the older guys taking their young Thai gals to Falangland,I think that they are heading for trouble that maybe neither one anticipated !
else .just enjoy the day and keep your powder dry.
