Quote: (02-25-2012 05:07 PM)Blanco Wrote:
Philippines - you won't have trouble finding a wife but if you marry one you are taking care of the whole family as well (someone is always "sick"). Then again cost of living is significantly cheaper if you are smart with your money. Just don't go for the bar/working girls and loyalty is less of an issue. I can't see a filipina being career oriented like you describe and for the most part the filipinos are very friendly and family oriented people. I felt safe when I was there, but like everywhere else in the world there are good and bad areas.
This sounds like a lifestyle I could be happy with. I'll plan a visit there and research the industries there.
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Singapore - westernized country as I'm sure you know and you probably won't have any trouble landing a job with your background. When I went out in Clarke Quay there were girls with bitch shields but that was to be expected. However, there are lots of girls to choose from and not just Asians. Just don't marry one from Orchard Towers. I don't have all the facts and figures but it seemed Singapore was very stable economically and on the uprise (they built a new casino my last visit). Also the country is super clean but I hate the taxi queue system (you can't just hail a cab like in NYC). Singapore is an awesome country in my opinion and I could definitely live there.
The reason Singapore drew my eye was its high gdp per capita, low level of government corruption, and economic growth. After doing a quick browsing of the nation on google maps, it appears as though Singapore is a very metropolitan culture. My experience with these kind of areas suggests that people are generally more cold and less family-oriented, though the fact that most people are of singapore-chinese heritage may reverse a great deal of that through Confucian culture. There seem to be long-term issues with birthrate/immigration. I'm a bit less convinced on this one...
Quote:Irishman Wrote:
There is a saying in Ireland ‘don’t put the cart in front of the horse'.
It means to put things in their correct order and don’t worry about the end goal but focus on the initial goals that lead towards the goal.
You seem disillusioned with the US. Do some travel to a variety of locations and see where resonates with you. I wouldn’t be so paranoid about being spied on after all you did just post that on a public forum in the first place. Hit up South America, Europe, Asia and Australia for a few months and see how you feel after that. If you really want a happy marriage you must be able to bring something to the plate and have a decent level of game to start with. Work on yourself as a person and your ideal girl will find you. If you haven’t earned something you won’t appreciate it when you get it.
Take it or leave it but my advice is to travel, experience some new places, girls and adventures and see where that takes you.
Keep us posted man and best of luck.
You are right: I am disillusioned with the US. I love all of the opportunities I've been granted here and what it's meant for my family over generations, but I feel that it's no longer the right place to raise a family. I have seen a great deal of Europe through my travels (Germany, Austria, England, Ireland, Wales), and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I especially enjoyed the southeast of England and eastern Ireland (Galway area), and found the people overwhelmingly pleasant. I could definitely live in these places, though I believe they suffer some of the same economic and social-lib ills as the US. I could say the same for most countries in Europe too, except for maybe Poland and the baltic states(?). I have yet to see Asia and South America, though South America seems too politically and economically unstable for my taste. This is the major reason I've focused mainly on Asia. I am pretty ignorant otherwise, so if there are any countries I am completely failing to mention that fit the bill of having family-oriented people and a stable economic future, please enlighten me.
I understand what you mean about bringing something to the table in marriage, and I think a large reason for the breakdown in relationships is the fault of men being unable to comprehend and provide for women's desires and happiness. That being said, I have a lot of things going for me. Non-american women seem to appreciate it more, considering the last two hookups were with a french canadian and an anglo. The major inspiration for my desire to move is the fact that most american women don't bring much to the table.
It's a big step, so I'll take your advice and experience each place a few months at a time. My plan is to focus on my overall enjoyment of the women and communities as much as the countries themselves.
Guys- thank you so much for sharing your experiences and words of advice. I'll make the best of it