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THE PROS & CONS OF
MARRYING A THAI WOMAN
What to Expect & What's Expected-
Have you ever thought about marrying a Thai girl? Plenty of guys do, this could be for a number of reasons.
Maybe one is attracted to that type of look. Thai women can be very charming and have a certain sex appeal to them that can be highly attractive.
Thai women also really know how to be a woman and how to keep a man happy.
Many foreign men who travel to Thailand end up meeting a Thai woman that they really like. Thailand is very popular with foreign men due to its red light districts.
Most men who come to Thailand on holiday are fed up with the personalities of a western woman and specifically come to Thailand to escape that whole western vibe and are wanting to find a Thai girl, some with hopes of marrying one.
Yet many times you hear....
"Don't marry a Thai woman"
Things then, might not always be what they seem, so what are the possible drawbacks ?
Keep in mind, women anywhere sometimes act differently once they know you are committed to them in a marriage.
A women who is engaged to you might not behave the same way after getting married. And this is exactly the experience many men have to deal with.
So in this article we'll be taking a look at the pros and cons of marrying a Thai lady.
Thai wife problems-
Here are some examples of the problems some foreigners face with their Thai wife:
Location - Agreeing on which country to live.
Language - If you can't speak Thai will she learn your language?
Money - It's highly likely you will need to support her family.
Culture & upbringing - Can you come to an agreement on value systems and beliefs ?
These aren't eaxactly major issues, but sometimes you will hear some real horror stories at the bar from expats.
Let's take a closer look at this topic to give you some insight and tips about marrying a Thai woman.
Personality traits of a Thai woman-
A notable difference between a western woman and a Thai woman is a Thai woman is more family oriented. She has aa inherited love to take care of the husband and household. This is not to say that all of them are like this. But the majority of Thai women usually have this quality.
When you ask a Thai woman if she can cook, she will most likely tell you yes and that she enjoys cooking for her family. She will even ask you to try her food one day. They get excited for being a woman, for being nurturing, they are not feminist's. Many also have dreams of marrying a foreigner. It is not always about money. They are fascinated by the western culture.
Many western women say they prefer NOT to cook, or they can’t cook at all. Some of them even say they don’t even like to be in a kitchen.
Thai women will cook, clean and do the laundry without even being asked to, they also want to be great lovers for their man.
The point here is not to put western women down. It is just simple (yet truthful) examples of how Thai women of traditional cultures understand gender roles better and how to keep a man happy.
What a Thai woman expects from a man-
Things are a bit different in Thailand. Here the man is expected to pay a dowry before marriage. This is to be given to the woman’s family.
The dowry can be given in the forms of:
Cash
Gold
Buying the family land or a house
This is very common in eastern cultures. It is somewhat of an 'incentive' or 'token of good gesture' you must pay to the family – in order to marry their daughter.
Keep in mind, that although a Thai woman will understand her role in the relationship, she also expects certain character traits in a man. If you possess these character traits she will love you and be loyal.
The traits she looks for in a man, is leadership, strength, and financial support. He is to take care of the woman. Both financially and physically in Thailand.
The pros & cons of marrying a Thai woman-
As with everything there are negatives and positives to the choices we make, especially when we are actually considering marrying a Thai woman.
Yes there should be some points to consider if you plan on marrying a Thai woman.
This is to give you a general idea, of course it does not represent all Thai women. We are speaking of the majority here.
Here are some pros and cons of getting a Thai wife.
Pros-
They can be very nurturing and sweet. They actually enjoy taking care of a man.
Thai women are usually very good in bed. They enjoy sex, and they try to be a great lover to you.
They are very clean, personal hygiene and cleanliness is very important to them.
Thai women are submissive.
They allow the man to make the important decisions without interfering. They trust the man.
Cons-
They can be hot tempered and extremely jealous if they sense you are not being faithful.
You can’t really depend on them financially. All the financial support will usually be on your shoulders.
You can’t really depend on them financially. All the financial support will usually be on your shoulders.
Once you marry a Thai lady, you will also usually have to give some financial support to her family (parents) if need be. This is common in eastern cultures. The husband of the daughter assumes some responsibility for the family.
Quite a few Thai women have previous experience in the sex industry. They may have worked in a beer bar, go go bar, massage shop, etc. And sometimes they are not honest about their past. They are very good at hiding their past (and present) if they want to.
MENZZOO FINAL THOUGHTS
Don’t let others experiences of failure or success determine yours. Just because something happened to someone else, doesn’t mean that it will happen to you, good and bad. You need to make decisions that you can live with and own, especially if you're thinking of marrying a Thai woman.
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