Recklessness

[Phronesis]

reck-less-ness

[rek-lis-ness]

Noun

1. Conduct or state of mind characterised by having scant regard for danger or consequences.

Usage: The fact that you had sex without a condom is evidence enough of your recklessness.

Origin: Before 900; Middle English rekles, Old English reccelēas (cognate with German ruchlos )

Related forms

reck·less·ly, adverb.

reck·less, adjective.

A lot of men come to Thailand for their holidays. There are also a lot that live here permanently. Some of the later move in and out of the country for work. Whenever I participate in a discussion about what brings these men to Thailand, and what retains them here, the answer that I receive most commonly is that they come here for the girls. Other commonly mentioned factors include, climate, cheaper living costs, beachside lifestyle, and food.

Today I would like to suggest that the primary attraction for Western men in Thailand is that they are more able to engage in recklessness.

Let me elaborate.

Young men are reckless. They drive to fast, they have unprotected sex, they spend all of their money, they drink too much, they take drugs, they get tattoos, they fight.

But as the young man ages every bit of his reckless nature is squeezed out of him by the grey sameness of modern feminist society.

In the West, the legislative forces that seek to penalise and eradicate recklessness are manifest. Compulsory insurance, responsible drinking laws, the ban of fireworks, child support, speed cameras and money deducted for retirement are all relevant examples.

However the recklessness of men is not only under seige from "the System", it must also endure the burdens of Western notions of social responsibility. The bulk of these notions arise out of the feminists narrative: monogamy, stability, earning capacity, career development, home ownership and servicing debt.

By the time a Western man reaches middle age, his recklessness is akin to that small ember, that, so very long ago, was carried by ancient journeymen in the horn of an Ox. It is hidden deep inside him, protected from the many forces that would entinguish it. Perhaps forgotten. But there are many winds in life that can fan this ember back to life. Some of these winds are subtle but relentless: a sexless marriage, career disallusionment, the burden of debt. And some, such as a cancer scare, or sex with a beautiful young girl, arive as a wild and unexpected storm.

Thus, kind readers, I would suggest to you that Western men do not just come to Thailand for the girls. It is far more profound than that. They come here because the recklessness of their youth has been reignited. And where better to stoke that fire than in Thailand?

[Humbugged]

Some people think to much.

Some just do.

[wamberal]

Some people do not know how to spell "too".

[Humbugged]

Some people do not know how to spell "too".

Not true.

I know how to spell it.

Just don't know when to use it.

[rene123]

Thus, kind readers, I would suggest to you that Western men do not just come to Thailand for the girls. It is far more profound than that. They come here because the recklessness of their youth has been reignited. And where better to stoke that fire than in Thailand?

I would buy that statement, but maybe not the rest of your OP.

It's also true for western women as well. You can get away from the restrictions that we've asked the western governments to impose upon us. Some of the very things that annoy me about Thailand are also the very things I enjoy the most. It makes life much more of a challenge and you are held responsible for your own actions. There is nobody around to molly-coddle you.

[rene123]

Some people do not know how to spell "too".

Not true.

I know how to spell it.

Just don't know when to use it.

It is a common error. "too" is used when you say "too much". It is not used when you say "I'm going to the store"

[topt]

Thus, kind readers, I would suggest to you that Western men do not just come to Thailand for the girls. It is far more profound than that. They come here because the recklessness of their youth has been reignited. And where better to stoke that fire than in Thailand?

I would buy that statement, but maybe not the rest of your OP.

Agreed - has the OP got something against women perhaps - or "western women"?

[krisb]

I get sick of reading stories like this by someone who thinks they have worked out all of us. I bet you have no degree in human psychology yet seem to think you have worked out why we do things.

Get stuffed I say.

[rockderk]

I'm an economic refugee. Using my amazing foresight, I arrived here 11 years before the UK economy collapsed. Also, in the UK I have regular psoriatic attacks. Here, I don't.

[pattayadingo]

By 'eck, but I've always been a young man at heart.

sex n drugs n rock 'n' roll.... yeehaw!!!

And those who do not take some risks might as well be dead inside.

[edwinchester]

Some may argue that it is reckless to have unprotected sex whilst on holiday.

Others may argue that it is extremely reckless to have unprotected sex day in day out as a sex worker.

[NanLaew]

I was just about to comment 'By George he's got it!' when the OP opines that recklessness has a certain draw for the ball-bearing of the species. However, I didn't read anything after that twaddle about "grey sameness of modern feminist" something or other.

You just can't keep a good misogynist down.

Sent from the Udon ring road with an Asus eePad Transformer TF201 thingumabob.

Edited January 12, 2013 by NanLaew

[xen]

Substitute the word recklessness for a few words like "living life to the full" , then the OP may have a valid point

[Rob8891]

Some people do not know how to spell "too".

Not true.

I know how to spell it.

Just don't know when to use it.

It is a common error. "too" is used when you say "too much". It is not used when you say "I'm going to the store"

I went to two stores too, to buy a tutu..

Edited January 12, 2013 by Rob8891