JimTripper

I'm good at reading people so I never have that problem.

You did what all the other fish did. That's why they call it a school of fish.

Probably to the extent that you don't really have a good time (unless you like crowds). The last festival I attended there was mostly watching where I was walking and maneuvering through a sea of people. The actual festival was secondary to that. That said, it can be fun if you're drunk and with the right people. It's all mindset.

Why would you be with somone who you feel could off you?

Not a drifter? Are you old enough to remember Kwai Chang Caine from the 70's Kung Fu series? A wandering monk who got into adventures. He was broke also but always found his way. Maybe this is who he is trying to emulate. A lot of us grew up on this stuff and he would be in that age bracket.

Do you know why guys with a penis try to look and act like women in Thailand? Are they gay?

A good rule of thumb is to simply do what makes you happy. Ultimately, you don't owe anybody anything. Pretend you are a Buddhist monk and just go do your thing and run towards what puts you at peace and happiness at the present moment. 🙏 That could be anything at all, even taking off to a mountain cave without explanation qualifies.

Why would you stay in the same apartment for 12 years? Most people like a change of scenery once in awhile.

Why did you go then, if it was just a sea of people?

Very common in Africa. Many older white women from the Uk going on safari.

Did you see the concert or a sea of people?

We probably need to talk about your father... Your partner may be acting in ways that elicit a fatherly response from you. That can include financial support as well as emotional. His current distress could be a way of asking for increased support. If true, it sounds like an unhealthy relationship requiring professional therapy. You can look to your father for answers. You become your father whether you want to or not. Try to see him in you and how you are playing out his problem in your current relationship.

Immigration office.

Only certain girls do the nasty. Some are just serving drinks.

Nice one. They usually handle the visa as well don't they?

I did that in college and grad school when finances were tight, but things are different when you're younger and the future looks bright...

I will need to get back to you, but hopefully they are all straight...

Some people feel like they need closure or things verbally decided in order to move on... but it's really because they can't let go. Not for the other person's benefit.

Absolutely, the roles learned since childhood all change around. People need to adapt to the new roles or they get mental problems like you describe with your partner. Something similar happened in my own family when an extended relative passed away. Relatives who before were kind of irresponsible had to step in and be responsible, and others who were very self-sufficient had to draw limits on what they could do. You kind of become different people when that happens. By being in the family home you tied to whatever family role you were playing there. When you move out into a seperate dwelling you grow in a way and do your own thing.

Scientology don't like the down & out. Probably means the Moonies for free room & board. I think these days they screen people though. They can tell if you're really into it or not.

Most people who give money at all will keep giving. You have already lost half the battle by agreeing to an allowance over and above half of living expenses.

Well, if you're low on funds now and nobody is willing to contribute, you either cut now or go broke. Working in Thailand is not an option. Easier said then done, but try just paying for yourself, or half the rent and bills. Your reason is you can't afford any more. If that's not acceptable, then leave without arguments or fighting. Or move out, get a place you can afford and the partner can come visit you. *I'm not sure how you would relocate back to the USA at 70 without substantial savings or supportive family, that's another thread.

Q: What do you do? A: I'm a digital nomad. Q:What's that? A: Freelance, consulting, that sort of thing. Q: Who do you work for? A: Myself, I'm freelance. Just got a new gig. Q: How's that Chai latte?

We don't really know that. The gambling and other problems could be a response to misfortune.

Digital nomads. People think they can live off youtube and video views and not really do much work. Probably the result of seeing relatively few successful channels and ignoring the unsuccessful ones.