Comments on: The Truth About Foreign Romance (part 3)

By: Dave Miami

Dave Miami — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:31:50 +0000

Really enjoyed the post and will soon be in Panama for 5 days on my way back to Colombia. Will be interesting to compare to Nicar. and the CR. CR is a beautiful place with beaut. people but having more and more dis-taste with it along including the ever escalating crime rate (read most recent Ticotimes regarding recent rash of murder robberies even in upscale areas).

By: cor

cor — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:19:51 +0000

Err, no but she’s got a lot a female friends who are single and marvel at the idea of having a foreign boyfriend. Needless to say I had to turn each one of ‘em down since I’m already married.(lol) Reasons for Thai women to want a foreign partner are like those of panamenas I guess. The overall majority of Thai men tend to screw around. They are after “mia nois” (what roughly translates as “little wife”)We call that a mistress.Having a mia noi adds to a Thai man’s status.He’s able to support more than one woman.This phenomenon is in decline with more than half of the Thai work force being women and girls account for more than 70% of Thai university students. In a decade or so this mia noi thing will probably be a thing of the past.Thai man will have to start getting their act together.If they don’t, hardworking, intelligent, witty, caring, selfless and fairly good looking, loyal western men like miself will always get the best pick(lol)

By: cojito

cojito — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:41:14 +0000

thanks cor – i hear good things about thailand. it’s tempting. the women are so beautiful. does your wife have a sister? lol

By: cor

cor — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:56:06 +0000

Realist, I left Europe-Holland-to be precise, 6 years ago for similar reasons. I moved to Thailand, which, although it may sound crazy,is similar to Panama.In the west people complain about everything full time.Bloody depressing. Thais like to eat,drink, party(even at work) and are generally an optimistic bunch.Moving to Bangkok was the best decision I’ve ever taken. I got a great job teaching English at a Thai secondary school,met a fantastic woman, got married and live in one of the most vibrant cities af Asia. Love your blog, cojito.

By: Ralph

Ralph — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:51:51 +0000

I am only in my 30s and received Panama’s elusive Pensionado Visa. I am looking forward to a similar experience soon. Your story is true. The beauty of this great opportunity for US men, anyone can achieve this dream. I have met several Panamanians and keep in contact with each one. Panamanians are wonderful people. Good luck in the future and if the relationship does not work, I am sure it was a pleasure while it lasted. Hasta Luego.

By: realist

realist — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:30:20 +0000

cojito,

Great article and great site. Like your style!

I have lived all over the English speaking world, in, e.g., the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK, and am sick of the spoilt, gold-digging, female mental children who masquerade as women.

Never been to Panama, but it and the people sound intriguing.

By: cojito

cojito — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:36:07 +0000

i’m with you. they have a kind of inner beauty; innocence, decency, strength, sensuality. it’s an intoxicating mix.

By: marcopolo

marcopolo — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 21:07:35 +0000

Well said my friend. The women I have have met here are extremely genuine. What you see is what you get — no pretensions. I’m sure that Panama has its share of bitches and vipers – I have a gringo friend here who married one who took him to the cleaners; but she was a lawyer(Q. What is the difference between a lawyer and a catfish? A. One is a scum-sucking bottom dweller and the other is just a fish).

One the whole, the women I have met are, to use an old-fashioned and chauvinistic word “very sweet”. It is so incredibly refreshing. If you’ve ever raised a daughter you are a complete success as a father if she turns out to be half as sweet as these women.
Although the women here are certainly slimmer, on average, than the gringas we know and love (?), it is their simplicity and inner glow that appeals to me.
I’m actually starting to feel protective of them and it embarrasses me anytime I hear that one of them has been fucked over by a gringo.