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there's lots of other forums for that....now I am sure Chris will correct me if I am wrong but I didn't think his book had any advice for those wanting to set a long term commercial sex relationship.....

Dowry sounds reasonable and going to meet her parents is also a reasonable request. To me though, demanding that you shell out 350 pounds a months seems unreasonable. (That is nearly twice the average monthly household income in Thailand)

My recommendation is, find a local Thai/English translator ...

18 year olds find 'true, lasting love' all the time; regardless if they find themselves in Bangkok or Manchester. As you know, most times it doesn't really work out how they initially envision.

As I am sure you already know, no matter how much you want to protect him from potentially painful ...

1. Don't overanalyze. You are in an intimate, exclusive relationship, of course she likes you. If there is some specific way you would like her to express that, just say so, she may not agree but at least its out in the open.

2. I don't think nationality or location has any bearing on gift-giving ...

You should check out willbethere.wordpress.com He is a Norwegian with a lot of experience on Thailand, Isaan and both the birds and the ants.....

Right On, Brother!

well then I am sorry for both of you...it is a crummy thing to have happen....but where will you head from here...will there be another thai teerak in the future??

be nice goldpope...

Ben, sorry to hear about your trouble....I hope you can over it.

Jag-

This may sound harsh but I think it is what you need right now. Look yourself in the mirror and ask 'What the F am I doing?'

Cut things off now and take care of your health and your family. Tip will survive without you and ...

Yes, she is Thai. She work in IT field with famous international company in Thailand, she was working here after she graduated from no.1 university in Thailand with first degree in computer science. The reason that she still single because she was study hard in high school or get entrance to study ...

Sukanya,

I am sorry to have doubted you. You seem sincere.

I think you should get out of the relationship if he has hurt you. Phoenix has some help for you if you want it.

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I think they can help get you safe.

Do you know a Maria ...

seems like you had a bad patch of luck. I hope things work out for you. I am not sure I believe though that all Thai Farang couples fall into the negative categories you describe.

As a matter of fact I couldn't find any reference to suicide or murder of a Thai wife.....

so if this comment is for ...

Thaidude,

I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Communication is, of course the key, but how do you get her to accept that as well. It is a tricky spot. Maybe take a step back and stop trying so hard.
I am involved in another forum that is small but growing that has other people also in Thai ...