Let’s face it. In Thailand most expat men can have a wide choice of women, not afforded in their home countries.
From what I can see, Thailand does not attract the handsome, fit, well off expats, but the opposite.
The men that are divorced once or more, out of shape, old, bald, financially challenged.
That is really the truth of the matter.
This article is not going to touch on the sex mongers, sex tourists, or those men driven to pay for prostitutes.
This article will touch of those men that come to live in Thailand to find a wife, to settle down and live a normal life.
Each of these expat man have expectations what they expect in a wife and for most it is quite easy to find someone that meet’s their expectations, is lovely, slim and willing.
However, Thai women also have their own expectations.
Without writing a book, the men that don’t understand this often end up getting divorced in Thailand.
The ones that do understand, get along well and marry for 25+ years.
Basic Thai women expectations are as follows:
- A kind man
- A generous man
- A respectful man
- A trusting man who does not lie
- A man that loves his new family
Not any different from any other countries.
Although, true love here is not the same as in the west.
Women may balance getting their expectations met, in a trade-off with someone that they might not choose otherwise.
Can the expat man provide land, a house, new car, and all the things the woman dreamed of and never could obtain on her own?
Women that get their expectations met can be extremely caring and loyal.
And women can be fierce allies in helping an expat get things done in Thailand.
The whole key for any 2 people is to understand each others expectations right up front.
Don’t think because you are an expat with a little money, that is enough.
Because over time, it won’t be.
The key to a successful union is meeting each other’s expectations and staying true to those.