International romance: Online dating around the world

From A US Embassy Contractor -Badge Number 6128654IE, retired

I have had this pent up for some time so as I am back in the SE United States (St. Mary’s Georgia), this cannot be easily traced and I have opted for a casual contractor relationship with, Big Brother, I will offer this unsolicited “way it may be” for the International online dating scene. When if ever will the guys that frequent Asia realize this Region is what it is? Here, it is usually a daily ritual of survival to eat, sleep, relieve oneself often with public transparency the list goes on. It is a love-hate-love environment- many times leaning towards hate, jealousy, and foolish pride getting the better side of logic.

These women (we will get to the men later) thrive on learning from each others Overseas foreign workers, Baligbayans (native tourists), ate’s (sisters), cousins or whoever lectures them into the rules to manipulate whoever crosses their path normally the suspecting middle age retiree simply looking for companionship and a shot of well you know what! I am a multiple business owner (sold) and a multiple property owner from Davao to Manila, whats my point? From working, resting, mongering, site seeing in almost every urban area to the most rural areas of the deserted island of Palawan I have learned the hard way, for those interested this site has a great down-loadable book that details the trust and integrity factor here in the Philippines, although in most all of Asia its the same, there is sadly very little. In the Philippine Islands its just a bit simpler to speak English but for most of us non fluent Tagalog speakers they will say what they wish with any lack of distress as they conjure up their next move-right by your side! So beware, of the dastardly deeds that await the unsuspecting men and tourists who come here looking for the non princess type, high maintenance divorce junkies etc., in this part of Southeast Asia there is just a different set of rules and pot holes to steer clear of.

Here are a few helpful hints published in the best selling book, Romance 101 Asia.

1) Assume the typical living arrangements for the person you are chatting and communicating with. If they directly or indirectly ask for money report them to the site you met them on. Their profile will likely be removed.

2) Thee girls are trying to divorce themselves from their surroundings, poverty, limited opportunity the list goes on and on. Understand and accept you will be supporting much more than one individual its a package deal to be involved with most women in Asia.

3) Consider hiring a good, established private investigation firm. Integrity or the lack thereof is acceptable behavior so you may a s well find out sooner than later. You are the only one who will know this is a business relationship as well as love.

4) Hold your generosity to a minimum in the beginning, you may wish to see the true intentions of your bride as your begin your relationship. There is no end to the supply of girls seeking their fortune through marriage to a foreigner. Move to the next if you have any reluctance.

As with many articles posted on the subject of on line dating this is simply a part of the success many of the now estimated 23 million singles in the United States seek in their journey to love.