BelgianBoy Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Hi all, I received a PM from a fellow boarder from down under asking me what my GF will do all day when she will get here in a weeks' time...... Here is his PM - edited a bit : Congratulations on having your much better half visit in farangland. I'm considering doing the same (getting her over here for a holiday/test period at first, then look at the future.) Good idea, I reckon. Dilemna: What's she to do, when I'm at work?? OK I get home before 4pm, so there'll be plenty of time in the evenings to "spend time together", and knowing her, she probably won't get up until 11am at the earliest, but.. what's she going to do during the afternoon?? There are relatives who could drop by etc, but surely not every day. You had any thoughts on this? I assume you work during the day?? Any thoughts'd be good. It's the only thing I'm "worried" about for when she comes, as obviously she can't get a job, and I don't want her doing all my housework for me.. (OK, she can do some if she really wants to!!!) [unquote] My first reaction to this was that he should start a new thread on this subject and read how other members coped with this problem. In my case, I'm self-employed and work / live in a big house, so we'll be together 24/7, maybe that will cramp us as well ? Compared to him, she will need me for everything, I live in a small village, anything that needs done one needs a car, shopping will be a pain, no other Thais around, except maybe once a week to see some friends. On the other hand, she speaks good english and will take the time to - finally - learn how to cook What do you think out there ? Cheers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 A very good question! I have also imagined from time to time how it would be to invite a girl to my home country. (no real plans, just thinking about it). And I think it would be a big problem to have her in my appartement without anything to do. And because I am out from 800 to 1900 it would be a problem. On the other side it would be a good test. I can't imagine to be with a wife who becomes bored easily. If I was in the same situation (having a lot of time), I would read a lot, surf the web, play PC games, go out, learn the language, do sport, etc. I would really like to know, if any BG who is used to have fun the whole day could endure to be alone several hours per day. Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLeakHunt Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 you could always pimp her out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Hi BB, No doubt she will get bored. How could she NOT get bored??? But that doesn't mean she regrets having decided to come over and be with you. Because the only reason she's there with you is...YOU. She will spend time with you everyday and that's all she wants. When you're not around she has to keep herself busy till you arrive. Much free time, so what??. What to do with her free time when you're not around? Explore the village, do this, do that, get bored, whatever, up to her, she'll definitely enjoy being abroad for a while. Most important....if her boredom outweighs her quality time with you then you might have a problem. I don't believe that would be the case though. Have a good time with her, BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibblies Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Have you ever spent time in an Isaan village? Jeez, you can't get more boring than that (apart from Switzerland, of course). With the provision that the guy stocks his house with spirits and karoake discs, she'll be well used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 get thai TV for her to watch. Hotbird sattelite futures Thai TV5 free of charge. have it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soongmak Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Hi BB, If you want some work done while she is there, it is important for you to keep her busy. I know I would be distracted if I can clearly see my gf is bored. Why don't you suggest she takes up a study to advance her career? There must be many courses and subjects available to her to do some study on. Let her pick up the books for that fast! Also, let her pick up a supply of thai movies she can watch on your dvd player. Doesn't cost a whole lot of money. And tell her to bring books and magazines, a lot! Buy her the right cooking gear and cook books and experiment together. Take her shopping. And don't stay home every night. And lastly, don't worry so much. Like Zaad says, she comes to see you. A little bit of boredom should be outweighed by being in your presence! Enjoy your time together! Cheers, soongmak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 I suggest in the first few days you take her out on public transport show how to buy the tickest get timetables etc. Buy a mobile for her (like she doesn't have one) get a good city map highlight all the roads and things to see and do,movies shopping and so on. I did this once for a friend from viet nam and there were no problems. Hope all goes well...it will im sure. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 I don't want her doing all my housework for me.. That is what she is going to do, don't try to stop her. Take thai videos,magazines and thai food with you to farangland. Teach her to play PC-games etc. She of course gets bored without conversations with other thais but propably she gets over that. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Imagine the fun they could have catching up with old friends and making new ones on your PC . I am sure there are many emails she could send and chat rooms she could join. Maybe you could encourage her to write a lengthy trip report for her friends or to post on the net for any other Thai girls who are considering a trip abroad. Other fun things to do could include making extended long distance telephone calls or joining the high rollers club at the local casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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