Relationships and Thai culture. Keep it simple.

[sipi]

I am an old man. Happily married to a lovely Thai lady. We have a young son.

There have been a lot of topics about relationships and culture.

My advice.

Keep it simple....

[ATF]

No Comment.

[sipi]

No Comment.

Thank you so much Mr Platinum Advanced Member. I look forward to your 2 thousand 4 hundred and 9th wholesome contribution.

Edited October 3, 2014 by sipi

[RottingCorpse]

Quite agree. Life here doens't need to be a tangle of cross cultural clashes. I think some folks find problems just for the fun of it.....

[Crazy chef 1]

it is not about to keep it simple- life is about balance!

[daveAustin]

If I wanted to keep it simple I don't think I'd get married. All the best anyhow

[Costas2008]

OP, we all try to keep it simple.

The problem is you read too much of TVF and you are confused with the comments coming from different members.

This is not how we live, it's just an attempt to spice some of our time by having an argument, with somebody that we wouldn't have in real life.

If we are still living in this country it means we are happy doing so.

Age, does not have an adverse effect on that, the only difference is that you look at things and situations with a wiser and more experienced mind.

So carry on with your happy life, as we all do.

PS. You had a go at ATF, that was wrong.

He was only agreeing with your comment, don't expect everybody to write an assay agreeing or disagreeing with your OP.

[JLCrab]

Simple? She wants money; I want sex ... and the rest we work out as necessary.

[Aussieroaming]

OP was obviously feeling happy. Good for you OP I agree ..there is to much over analysing and reaction on TV sometimes. You have it right, sometimes life is simple and that's good.

[Cypress Hill]

If I wanted to keep it simple I don't think I'd get married. All the best anyhow

Damn straight.

That and I'd have avoided having a child in my 60s.

Who wants to have to make the choice between being comfortable but putting him/her through the Thai education system or scraping by while sending him/her to private or international school?

Edited October 3, 2014 by Cypress Hill

[benalibina]

If I wanted to keep it simple I don't think I'd get married. All the best anyhow

Damn straight.

That and I'd have avoided having a child in my 60s.

Who wants to have to make the choice between being comfortable but putting him/her through the Thai education system or scraping by while sending him/her to private or international school?

You dont like not wealthy old western dads, i must guess.

[krisb]

No Comment.

Thank you so much Mr Platinum Advanced Member. I look forward to your 2 thousand 4 hundred and 9th wholesome contribution.

Great answer!

Hey old man , you look very happy, and looks like the ladies will be fighting over your little man there

Congrats

[David48]

sipi ... if your child, wife, sipi, immediate Family is happy ... then ...

.

[piersbeckett]

You may try to keep it simple but it may, nevertheless become complicated; also, simple can be rather boring - my advice: check out a song by Steve Forbert entitled 'It isn't gonna be that way' from his album, Alive on Arrival.

Edited October 3, 2014 by piersbeckett

[zeichen]

Yeah simple. You have a child that most likely won't see his father at his high school graduation. That is simple minded of you nothing more.

As for marriage it is never simple nor is life. Simplifying what is important takes a lot of work but that I will agree is necessary for prolonged happiness.

Being as old as you are, I guess you have already had all of the arguments, difficulties and achievements. Now you are on the down spiral of life so you have less attachment to things. I doubt that is the best role model for an equity relationship. Just not caring anymore to the point you are just happy with any "Thaiwife" and starting a family isn't my idea of something to emulate.

But go on bang your drum how great your marriage is and how great of a person you are to start a family in your twilight years.

[sipi]

Yeah simple. You have a child that most likely won't see his father at his high school graduation. That is simple minded of you nothing more.

As for marriage it is never simple nor is life. Simplifying what is important takes a lot of work but that I will agree is necessary for prolonged happiness.

Being as old as you are, I guess you have already had all of the arguments, difficulties and achievements. Now you are on the down spiral of life so you have less attachment to things. I doubt that is the best role model for an equity relationship. Just not caring anymore to the point you are just happy with any "Thaiwife" and starting a family isn't my idea of something to emulate.

But go on bang your drum how great your marriage is and how great of a person you are to start a family in your twilight years.

I'm in my late 40's, so I'll be around to see my sons graduation. I adore my son.

Simple.

[Cypress Hill]

Yeah simple. You have a child that most likely won't see his father at his high school graduation. That is simple minded of you nothing more.

As for marriage it is never simple nor is life. Simplifying what is important takes a lot of work but that I will agree is necessary for prolonged happiness.

Being as old as you are, I guess you have already had all of the arguments, difficulties and achievements. Now you are on the down spiral of life so you have less attachment to things. I doubt that is the best role model for an equity relationship. Just not caring anymore to the point you are just happy with any "Thaiwife" and starting a family isn't my idea of something to emulate.

But go on bang your drum how great your marriage is and how great of a person you are to start a family in your twilight years.

I'm in my late 40's, so I'll be around to see my sons graduation. I adore my son.

Simple.

Seriously???!!!

Late 40s???!!!

Sorry mate. I made my post under the assumption - from your pic - you were in your 60s.

[zeichen]

"

I'm in my late 40's, so I'll be around to see my sons graduation. I adore my son.

Simple."

Sorry by the photo you showed, I thought you were around 60-70. WHOOPS.

[sipi]

Yeah simple. You have a child that most likely won't see his father at his high school graduation. That is simple minded of you nothing more.

As for marriage it is never simple nor is life. Simplifying what is important takes a lot of work but that I will agree is necessary for prolonged happiness.

Being as old as you are, I guess you have already had all of the arguments, difficulties and achievements. Now you are on the down spiral of life so you have less attachment to things. I doubt that is the best role model for an equity relationship. Just not caring anymore to the point you are just happy with any "Thaiwife" and starting a family isn't my idea of something to emulate.

But go on bang your drum how great your marriage is and how great of a person you are to start a family in your twilight years.

I'm in my late 40's, so I'll be around to see my sons graduation. I adore my son.

Simple.

Seriously???!!!

Late 40s???!!!

Sorry mate. I made my post under the assumption - from your pic - you were in your 60s.

Thats ok. I've had short white hair for years. (I'll blame the flash)

Please don't be concerned about my downward spiral.

I have skydived for nearly 30 years. We kayak, hike, bikeride, fish etc at least twice a week. My 4 year old has been overseas 7 or 8 times.

We're doing just fine.

Simple.

[RickyJB]

Yeah simple. You have a child that most likely won't see his father at his high school graduation. That is simple minded of you nothing more.

As for marriage it is never simple nor is life. Simplifying what is important takes a lot of work but that I will agree is necessary for prolonged happiness.

Being as old as you are, I guess you have already had all of the arguments, difficulties and achievements. Now you are on the down spiral of life so you have less attachment to things. I doubt that is the best role model for an equity relationship. Just not caring anymore to the point you are just happy with any "Thaiwife" and starting a family isn't my idea of something to emulate.

But go on bang your drum how great your marriage is and how great of a person you are to start a family in your twilight years.

I'm in my late 40's, so I'll be around to see my sons graduation. I adore my son.

Simple.

Seriously???!!!

Late 40s???!!!

Sorry mate. I made my post under the assumption - from your pic - you were in your 60s.

Thats ok. I've had short white hair for years. (I'll blame the flash)

Please don't be concerned about my downward spiral.

I have skydived for nearly 30 years. We kayak, hike, bikeride, fish etc at least twice a week. My 4 year old has been overseas 7 or 8 times.

We're doing just fine.

Simple.

late 40´s ?? you must have had a hard paper round then , on the shankhill road in northern ireland by any chance?? lol... only joking.. Main thing in life is to be happy, i like to keep things simple , less stress, do things together that myself and my lass enjoy doing together, respect each other..no worries in the world when we´re together...If you´re happy doing what you do, and life is great,,enjoy every minute of it

[Cypress Hill]

Seriously???!!!

Late 40s???!!!

Sorry mate. I made my post under the assumption - from your pic - you were in your 60s.

Thats ok. I've had short white hair for years. (I'll blame the flash)

Please don't be concerned about my downward spiral.

I have skydived for nearly 30 years. We kayak, hike, bikeride, fish etc at least twice a week. My 4 year old has been overseas 7 or 8 times.

We're doing just fine.

Simple.

Downward spiral??

What downward spiral?

Oh hang on, I remember now . . .

"Simple"

[wooloomooloo]

A chip off the old block, OP, and you both look very happy. Good luck.

Edited October 3, 2014 by wooloomooloo

[malt25]

OP, we all try to keep it simple.

The problem is you read too much of TVF and you are confused with the comments coming from different members.

This is not how we live, it's just an attempt to spice some of our time by having an argument, with somebody that we wouldn't have in real life.

If we are still living in this country it means we are happy doing so.

Age, does not have an adverse effect on that, the only difference is that you look at things and situations with a wiser and more experienced mind.

So carry on with your happy life, as we all do.

PS. You had a go at ATF, that was wrong.

He was only agreeing with your comment, don't expect everybody to write an assay agreeing or disagreeing with your OP.

Hey Costas.

I agree with your reply, nice words. But have to disagree with your PS. If one can only write "no comment" why bother ?

Just sayin.

Cheers..... Mal.

[sipi]

OP, we all try to keep it simple.

The problem is you read too much of TVF and you are confused with the comments coming from different members.

This is not how we live, it's just an attempt to spice some of our time by having an argument, with somebody that we wouldn't have in real life.

If we are still living in this country it means we are happy doing so.

Age, does not have an adverse effect on that, the only difference is that you look at things and situations with a wiser and more experienced mind.

So carry on with your happy life, as we all do.

PS. You had a go at ATF, that was wrong.

He was only agreeing with your comment, don't expect everybody to write an assay agreeing or disagreeing with your OP.

Hey Costas.

I agree with your reply, nice words. But have to disagree with your PS. If one can only write "no comment" why bother ?

Just sayin.

Cheers..... Mal.

Oops, this is embarrassing. I interpreted Mr ATF's "No Comment" as a form of patronising sarcasm; as is the only way I have heard it used.

I contacted him by private message and he explained the context in which he meant it. I have offered a full apology, which he kindly accepted.

So now we all shake hands and move on.

Keep it simple.

[ATF]

I posted No Comment because I knew that it wouldn't be long before the Unhappy in Thailand crowd came out and started biting his ankles like a bunch of hyenas.

You know who you all are.

[CodyB]

Sir,

I hope that isn't your wife in the attachment. If that is the case, then you've been victim of a clever ruse

[sipi]

I posted No Comment because I knew that it wouldn't be long before the Unhappy in Thailand crowd came out and started biting his ankles like a bunch of hyenas.

You know who you all are.

Thank you kind Sir.

You know TVF a lot better than I ever will.

[jacky54]

If you are simple you will have no problems, question anything, want to do something your way and it can get complicated.

[brd]

you have to sever between the past Thai culture and the modern present Thai culture latest much better being educated and work oriented.

Compromise is tough as either you are on the side of the arsonist or on the fire brigade side

because in the middle this is fire.......

Simplicity is not enough you need intelligence and understanding.

[SOTIRIOS]

...until the sh*t hits the fan.......