Temptation is everywhere in Thailand,

from the countless bars that open their doors at 8am,

to the lovely young girl dressed in a short skirt that grabs you by the arm as you walk down the street,

it’s all around us.

 

yet many seem to resist such things,

or live so far in the boonies that they never come across it.

 

when one lives in or frequents a tourist ghetto then it is very easy to slip into a life of alcoholism, drug abuse and casual sex.

I am a victim of such vices,

I find it extremely hard if not impossible to resist the temptations that come along with living life as an expat in Thailand.

 

god help me.

 

bob.

Don't know any bars open at 8am. Try a sandwich massage which has a happy beginning and a happy ending.

3 minutes ago, Dolf said:

Don't know any bars open at 8am. Try a sandwich massage which has a happy beginning and a happy ending.

I’ve been sat in one since 08:15.!

 

bob.

21 minutes ago, bob smith said:

it is very easy to slip into a life of alcoholism, drug abuse and casual sex.

 

Hey, I remble that remark!

22 minutes ago, bob smith said:

god help me.

Don't think you'll find him on here.

Well, at 71 temptation is a sign of good health. I can't see any reason to resist it.

26 minutes ago, bob smith said:

to the lovely young girl dressed in a short skirt that grabs you by the arm as you walk down the street,

I hate to be the one to tell you .........but these aren't girls!

Enjoy your eternal afterlife in Hell.

8 minutes ago, retarius said:

Enjoy your eternal afterlife in Hell.

Were you the one that tried to hand me that pamphlet with GOD IS LOVE on the front last night?

 

bob.

i don't.

2 minutes ago, stoner said:

i don't.

Do you give in all the time?

2 minutes ago, bob smith said:

Do you give in all the time?

 

not on the 7th day....i rest. 

1 hour ago, bob smith said:

I find it extremely hard if not impossible to resist the temptations that come along with living life as an expat in Thailand.

 

Discipline.....

I'm the same as Oscar Wilde:

 

"I can resist everything but temptation" 

 

I yield to temptation immediately , can't be sure that it comes around to me another time.

If you hang around in a barber shop, you'll eventually get a haircut whether you want one or not. 

5 hours ago, Neeranam said:

If you hang around in a barber shop, you'll eventually get a haircut whether you want one or not. 

Not if you are bald

7 hours ago, Dolf said:

Don't know any bars open at 8am.

 

You don't know very much do you bignok, despite all your bluster.

7 hours ago, bob smith said:

Temptation is everywhere in Thailand,

from the countless bars that open their doors at 8am,

to the lovely young girl dressed in a short skirt that grabs you by the arm as you walk down the street,

it’s all around us.

 

yet many seem to resist such things,

or live so far in the boonies that they never come across it.

 

when one lives in or frequents a tourist ghetto then it is very easy to slip into a life of alcoholism, drug abuse and casual sex việt

I am a victim of such vices,

I find it extremely hard if not impossible to resist the temptations that come along with living life as an expat in Thailand.

 

god help me.

 

bob.

 

You look at the temptation, and instead of getting all anxious and compulsive about it, you just relax and turn your attention somewhere else.

No temptation, no thought, no emotion, lasts longer than 90 seconds in our brain. from the time that biochemical neural impulse is created until it is reabsorbed and ends. Even nicotine cravings and the hot-flashes of menopause pass quickly. 

8 hours ago, bob smith said:

it is very easy to slip into a life of alcoholism, drug abuse and casual sex.

On alcoholism and drug abuse, I don't agree.  I've been travelling to Thailand for over 20 years and living there in and off.  I enjoy a few drinks when I go out but I haven't indulged in any form of drugs for many years and even then it was just weed. Its a bit sad if you can't have a good night out without getting legless or high.

 

Casual sex however...................got me there. I admit to being an addict.  However, that's one addiction I have no intention of fighting.

When you have someone in your life, and look at her as more than a body, resisting is what happens. I've been with her over 3 years, and have many women give me the "look", as I'm in pretty good shape for 67, and although I know it's the cash they're thinking more of, you can tell when they are attracted to you. When you care for someone, and really love them, you don't hurt them, period, no matter what crosses your path. There are untold numbers of pretty women here, but again, if you're really a man, all you need is one good one. I can see how many are tempted with these girls, as to me they are the prettiest on earth, so you have to think of what it will do to your relationship, how it will make her feel, and how it will make you feel if you have a conscience.

Well Bob, haven't had a beer or a cigar in a week. I loved that, a few ice cold beers with a cigar. But it gets old and I just stopped. The destruction of my family for a little strange just isn't worth it, what would my kid say?

8 hours ago, bob smith said:

Temptation is everywhere in Thailand,

from the countless bars that open their doors at 8am,

to the lovely young girl dressed in a short skirt that grabs you by the arm as you walk down the street,

it’s all around us.

 

yet many seem to resist such things,

or live so far in the boonies that they never come across it.

 

when one lives in or frequents a tourist ghetto then it is very easy to slip into a life of alcoholism, drug abuse and casual sex.

I am a victim of such vices,

I find it extremely hard if not impossible to resist the temptations that come along with living life as an expat in Thailand.

 

god help me.

 

bob.

I had it all when I was younger and grew up. 

 

Easy girls and party Im done, 

 

Whats the fun with it? Makes it  hard to have an healthy relationship and keep your health, have a stable and and a  good life involves all of that, not endless restless partiea, and the same happens over and over again and again. 

 

 

 

9 hours ago, bob smith said:

god help me.

You do need help.

Risk/reward......make the calculation.

1 hour ago, MangoKorat said:

On alcoholism and drug abuse, I don't agree.  I've been travelling to Thailand for over 20 years and living there in and off.  I enjoy a few drinks when I go out but I haven't indulged in any form of drugs for many years and even then it was just weed. Its a bit sad if you can't have a good night out without getting legless or high.

 

Casual sex however...................got me there. I admit to being an addict.  However, that's one addiction I have no intention of fighting.

It's easy to be addicted to sex in Thailand. Easy to not drink as it causes hangovers.

I give in. How do you resist temptation ? It's  got me beat.

Give into it.

Do your best to fix the alcohol/drugs vice.

Keep the sex life active. 

10 hours ago, Dolf said:

Don't know any bars open at 8am.

Very easy to find them, particularly the one's that serve breakfast!