07-26-2024, 02:32 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-01-2024, 02:56 AM by aiden15632.)
I've been visiting Thailand on and off for six years, starting on my 26th birthday. Initially, I embraced the typical expat lifestyle—frequenting bars and enjoying casual encounters. However, over time, this routine became monotonous, and I found myself seeking something more meaningful.
About a year ago, I began dating a woman I met during a stay at a hotel. The process was slow—much slower than what I was accustomed to back home, but I anticipated that given the Thai cultural context. Most of our dates consisted of cinema outings and dinners, often ending with just a kiss on the cheek or, at times, a handshake.
I also tried dating girls working at shopping malls. These interactions typically involved a "friend" dynamic, which proved fruitless. Nevertheless, I was willing to invest time in this particular woman because she was beautiful, engaging, and had a great personality.
As time went on, she began asking for money—initially small amounts, but they increased over time. While I had never previously sent money to bar girls (only paying for their services when necessary), my mindset was that, since she wasn’t a bar girl, it felt more like supporting a friend rather than being exploited. She never worked as a freelancer, so I felt this was different.
Eventually, we started having sex, but it was disappointing and frustrating. To add to this, she didn’t drink and wasn’t interested in going out to bars or clubs. I found myself questioning whether it was worth giving money for unsatisfactory experiences when I could be spending it on more enjoyable and fulfilling encounters.
Ultimately, I realized that despite my initial good intentions and moral stance, I could be paying for better experiences elsewhere and enjoying myself more.
About a year ago, I began dating a woman I met during a stay at a hotel. The process was slow—much slower than what I was accustomed to back home, but I anticipated that given the Thai cultural context. Most of our dates consisted of cinema outings and dinners, often ending with just a kiss on the cheek or, at times, a handshake.
I also tried dating girls working at shopping malls. These interactions typically involved a "friend" dynamic, which proved fruitless. Nevertheless, I was willing to invest time in this particular woman because she was beautiful, engaging, and had a great personality.
As time went on, she began asking for money—initially small amounts, but they increased over time. While I had never previously sent money to bar girls (only paying for their services when necessary), my mindset was that, since she wasn’t a bar girl, it felt more like supporting a friend rather than being exploited. She never worked as a freelancer, so I felt this was different.
Eventually, we started having sex, but it was disappointing and frustrating. To add to this, she didn’t drink and wasn’t interested in going out to bars or clubs. I found myself questioning whether it was worth giving money for unsatisfactory experiences when I could be spending it on more enjoyable and fulfilling encounters.
Ultimately, I realized that despite my initial good intentions and moral stance, I could be paying for better experiences elsewhere and enjoying myself more.