2 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Ditto......oops that's only one word.

Of course, added fluff is required in order not to get dinged.

Edited May 25May 25 by novacova
Added some extra words to fluff it up a bit

1 hour ago, Kinnock said:

or whenever I'm trying to use a printer

Should this not be in the Worst Jokes section. 555

36 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

While it's a subjective assessment, I think she's exceptionally beautiful. A strong 10 when me first met 16 years ago, and still arguably a good 10 now. She's put on a little weight over the 16 years, but in the right places 😄

Are you sure maybe she's not a 12 out of 10? Sounds like maybe you're being a bit modest.

30 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

Three no-no's?

1. Don't hit her (obviously and maybe no need to even mention this one?)

2. No affairs

3. ?

No more than 3 motorcycles?

Ha No. No abuse, neglect or cheating.

On 5/23/2026 at 11:55 AM, BilllyGOAT said:

make everyone a bloody toastie for <deleted> sake.

I can handle the heat. I'll be in the kitchen

You know how they always say no money, no honey?

I think it's really no honey, more money! 🤪

Of course. It's just common sense as supporting any woman, from any walk of life is an expensive proposition. Some of us would say it is worth it some obviously don't feel that way.

I always say having a woman increases your expenses by about 130%, not double. When you factor in all the extras such as moisturizers, face creams and everything else that's involved, including the fact that you're likely ordering food at restaurants that you wouldn't normally order yourself, you have that additional 30% premium on top of doubling your expenses.

On 5/22/2026 at 5:22 PM, 123Stodg said:

It is one of those questions that usually depends on who is answering and how recently they checked their bank account balance, or how bravely they ignored its steady decline.

A lot of men will say relationships improve your financial life. Less nights out, less aimless spending, less chasing birds, shared expenses, the supposed economies of scale, and in some cases a partner who brings in a second income and helps build something stable together.

But then you look at the reality some lads end up in, especially here in Thailand, and the picture changes quite a bit, usually right after the first “small favour” turns into something slightly less small.

What starts as a fairly normal relationship can slowly evolve into a rolling list of financial requests that were never quite part of the original plan. A new phone here, some money to help family there, a bit of land up country that “would be a very good investment for the future,” a "brother" who had a motorbike wreck and needs money for repairs and medical expenses, or a house project that somehow keeps expanding like it has been designed by a committee with no budget constraint and way too much optimism.

Before long, the idea of saving money by being in a relationship starts to feel a bit theoretical and theatrical, like one of those economic plans that only works if nobody actually spends anything at all.

If children come along, the numbers shift again, especially once international school fees in Thailand enter the equation, where monthly costs can quietly drift into territory that makes you wonder whether the child is being educated or privately sponsored by a hedge fund.

Meanwhile the single guys are just getting on with life at their own pace. No surprise building projects. No emergency transfers for extended family logistics. No sudden discussions about upgrading household electronics that still work perfectly fine, but apparently now have emotional issues.

Just a steady level of freedom, and a bank account that is not constantly being asked to participate in community development plans, merit making donations to the village temple, or yet another upcountry road trip to bring more gifts for the family .

Of course, plenty of men are happy to take all of that on and would not have it any other way. And fair play to them, genuinely, someone has to keep the economy of many of the rural villages moving.

But it does make you wonder, purely from a financial point of view, whether the single bloke quietly living on his own is actually running a far more predictable and efficient operation, or just hasn’t been properly briefed yet.

To each his own, but it has been an interesting one to observe. Most chaps I know with a steady partner seem to have less cash to play with than the single lads, even if they would argue they are getting better value for money elsewhere.

While your logic is interesting you obviously have not talked to single working men.

A single man is even more of a target than a married one. A married man can say he has family expenses a single man has othing and if he id reletively wel off then he is even more of a target,

The family will still look tohim to help with younger brotheror sister. Aunties will be allover him to help.

BTW this is not just a Thai thing it is also one that has been around in the wes for along time as welll.

On 5/22/2026 at 1:22 PM, 123Stodg said:

What starts as a fairly normal relationship can slowly evolve into a rolling list of financial requests that were never quite part of the original plan

How does the saying goes? who you marry is the most important financial decision you'll ever make? If you hook up with an Issan girl chances are she's going to get pressure from her family to provide more and more money - especially when they learn she bagged a farang ATM. If however you shack up with a normal Bangkok girl these type of obligations are much less likely. They'll still expect princess treatment because you're "rich", but we're talking the occasional gift and restaurant, not a salary.

Personally I've been in both situations. The Issan one was a huge financial drain and saved me nothing because we went out every night anyway. Current gf is a sweetheart and it's very much not about finances, and I go out drinking a lot less which helps financially.