Did You Know that Thai-Western Relationships Do Not Often End in Disaster?
Most western men limit their experience of Thai women to the ones found in the tourist areas and bars, where they meet professional hustlers that only account for less than half a percent of the population.
And if they beat the odds, and actually do meet someone they feel is worth spending the rest of their life with, there are still a number of reasons the relationship may not last.
It all boils down to this: You come from a Western culture, and she comes from the Thai culture.
I’d like to spend a few minutes giving you a crash course on the differences, so you’ll understand WHY a Thai woman may not think or respond to you and certain situations the same way you’re used to a Western woman responding or thinking – and how it can create uncomfortable misunderstandings between you.
What Do We Really Mean By “Culture”?
When I use the word “culture,” I’m not just talking about art, food, style, or religion – you know, the stuff most people think about when you say that word. I’m talking about how people think and perceive, and what they take for granted as “common sense” – things that most people don’t even need to explain.
Think for a minute about the culture you were born into. How long has it been around?
If it’s European, you’ve got a few centuries of cultural history influencing how you think about the world and what you take for granted. If it’s American, or Australian, your culture is only a few hundred years old, and is probably influenced by the culture your family brought with them when they emigrated.
Now compare your culture with that of Thailand – a country that has developed in isolation over many thousands of years, influenced by other Asian cultures like Indian, Lao, Burmese, Cambodian, and Chinese, as well as the ancient traditions of many indigenous people.
If you never give this underlying cultural difference a good hard look, it will wreck your relationship with a Thai lady in a heartbeat. You’ll be left wondering exactly what happened, and stunned when you finally do figure it out. But the good news is this: once you are aware of the vast cultural differences between you, it will become easier and easier to notice how – and why — the two of you see the world so differently.
And if you can discuss it openly, it will not just be a source of frustration — but also of amusement, laughter, and delight – and it will give your relationship purpose as you work together to find the unique compromise between your two worlds.
Working to find this compromise is a rich experience in a relationship. You’ll become more and more aware of your unique “take” on the world – and hers. And you’ll find your Thai partner just as fascinated by the process as she becomes more aware not only of her own cultural “bias” but understands more about your Western thinking.
If your relationship is to survive, both of you need to take the time and make a loving effort to “get into each other’s head.” Let me help you get started by sharing a few powerful secrets about “decoding” the Thai culture.
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