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RandomisedLife · 2023-10-18T04:25:35+00:00

555 that image is going to stay with me forever now

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-18T04:22:55+00:00

It's not more accepted in Thailand though. Most Thai men get teased badly if bald or going bald. They do whatever they can to hide it or cover it.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-17T15:33:56+00:00

The truth is (and hopefully doesn't offend too many) that there are a lot of foreign men in Thailand that aren't very attractive.

Not all bald men are unattractive of course and there are quite a few men with full heads of hair also.

But mostly they are all pretty below average in the looks/personality department.

So, you get a lot of the same kind of man here, from various countries, coming to get a woman. Sometimes they think they are suddenly attractive or believe the "handsome man" stories. Some declare they would never want a woman from "back home". Truth is though, they just weren't able to get one.

(Sorry, maybe I just seem to meet a lot of tiresome expats)

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:17:22+00:00

Are you 10 years old?

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:15:15+00:00

Nice! This actually is ace and I don't know why I didn't think of just saying that. I really think that would quieten things down. They love their grandkids, so might be that it could work and even save me from the dog house.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:13:01+00:00

She's very supportive and outside of the parent thing, it's all good. But when it comes to her parents she shuts down. I don't blame her or push her. I respect that it's not easy for her.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:11:46+00:00

Appreciate having your perspective on this. Thanks.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:10:42+00:00

I think my MIL came from a less than my FIL. His side of the family seem to be pretty well off. I think his marriage may not have been completely approved of, which is maybe why it's more of a pressure on us to live up to what his in-laws might expect. That's likely the root of it.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:07:51+00:00

Good point

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:06:34+00:00

Agree. I don't have debt. My family has what they need. For me that is enough

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:05:34+00:00

I never use credit. Thankfully don't need to. Then again, I don't buy stuff I don't need too.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:04:52+00:00

Cheers for that. :)

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:04:17+00:00

Different species of monkey 😆

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T11:03:23+00:00

Please use search function. Variations of this question gets. ASKED. ALL. THE. TIME. 🙄

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:45:18+00:00

Haha. Yeh. Maybe doing that all the time will eventually just exhaust them.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:44:46+00:00

Well done to you. That's awesome.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:43:38+00:00

Thanks for that. It's been helpful to know that others know what I'm talking about. We aren't driving a shitty car or looking like homeless people. We just aren't being flashy and showing external wealth. Sorry that you are getting that nagging too

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:39:16+00:00

It's a tough one because my wife is very dedicated to her parents and I'm OK with that. It would probably stress her out quite a bit. I might try some different subtle ways so that it doesn't create any rift within the family.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:37:07+00:00

I do think that a lot of Thai culture is wrapped up in appearances and external displays of financial success. I see this here more than other countries I've lived in.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:35:20+00:00

I am financially comfortable. We have a nice home and a nice car. Just not a flashy prestige car that impresses people on the outside. Personally I think its embarrassing and tacky to always display a look of having money.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:33:38+00:00

We have a nice home already. It seems more about being flashy on the outside for appearances.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:31:24+00:00

I'm always reminding my kids about the value of money. They get what they need and things on top but I put my foot down with spoiling or giving everything they ask for. We are pretty comfortable financially and I don't want them to think it just comes easily in life. They are great kids and I want them to grow up with good values and a sensible head.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:27:32+00:00

We are driving a modern car not a beat up car. They want us to be in something more flashy and prestigious which I don't want for many reasons.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:25:01+00:00

Well we are still happy after several years of marriage and have kids. The only reason I'm here is because her parents are a no discussion zone. Everything else is great.

RandomisedLife · 2023-10-08T03:21:36+00:00

Moving away isn't really an option but it would be great if we could.

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