For family reasons I often find myself going back and forth between the US and the Philippines. I don't think the age difference is that great between us because it's only 10 years and in comparison my parents had a nine year age gap. When we arrive in Manila, I see a lot of these old retired White men sitting at bars and walking in malls with young girls. I understand that there is an age gap in many relationships but basically it's usually a few years. Here it seems like the age gaps are more commonly 20 or more years. The guys appear to be in excess of 50 and 60 years of age and the girls appear to be either under aged, barely legal or no older than early 20's. Even when they are in the malls, the space in between them when they're walking is large enough for other people to walk in between them without brushing up against either one.
I don't want rush to judgment here, but what do couples with an age gap that's twice as large as the age of the girl? They were born in and live in two entirely different time era on opposite ends of a lifetime spectrum. She's talking about rites of passage and he's discussing last rites.
While there is no doubt that feelings and emotions for some of these couples may be genuine, but I can't help but conclude that the percentages are remotely isolated and low. I conclude that it's basically a union of convenience where the girl is looking for financial stability and security as well as opportunity for a better life for herself and her family and the old geezer is looking for sex and a trophy wife whom they can mold and control into becoming their chef, maid, housekeeper, caregiver, babysitter, etc.. Generally these relationships only last long enough for her to secure US citizenship and usually ends with her gutting a lot of his financial assets.
On rare occasions these relationships end in tragedy. Jonathan Nyce beat his wife to death by crushing her skull against the concrete floor of their garage.(age gap 21 years) Lawrence R. Jones riddled his wife with bullets, killing her. (age difference 40 years) Geunther Floerchinger shot and killed his wife before killing himself. (age gap 57 years) The motivation behind these murders, the much younger wife was either having affairs or planning to leave the husbands.
When I see these couples it totally disgusts me and I find it appalling. It really takes a self centered and selfish individual to want to prey upon these innocent girls, many coming from poor underprivileged families. In the cases where the girls get established and leave these guys is sort of poetic justice.0 0 0 0When I traveled to the Philippines I happened to notice a few couples who matched that description. But we're talking about a few fish in a bowl. In the grand scheme of things it's hardly a trend.
Maybe these relationships form because the women are part of a culture where unconditional love for their man is highly valued and sought after. The men who pursue these women are likely ones who don't exactly "shoot for the stars" either. It's a good match, kind of like how a stubbornly introverted person matches with a shameless extroverted person.
One who loves almost unconditionally is Wonder Woman to a guy who reaches for the low hanging fruit. It's only a cultural value. Once they've been properly acclimated to their new aquarium (America) they will face the same hurdles as every other couple. It takes time. Just because the guy is old doesn't mean he's been with her forever.0 1 0 0Seems likely too.
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I lived in Asia for about 9 month and it was common to see old, sleezy, gross western men with young Asian women. The Asian women seem to see the western man as an opportunity. When I see some of these men, it makes me embarrased to be western because they are so disguisting and then they have a nice young Asian girl who will do anything for them. I wish these Asian girls would just realize the reason these men go to Asia is because western women won't put up with their crap, chauvatism and laziness; whereas Asian girls just see a way to escape to the West, to a 'better life'...
If these women stayed in their own country, married to a man of the same ethnicity, chances are they would both be working long hours to get by, so for these women, it's not a big deal that they work long hours in the west.
Of course, there are some mixed race couples which are not like this at all, but unfortunately, the ones that tend to make a big impression, are the bad examples... I don't mean anything in an offensive way, and I've discussed this with women in China abnd have found that many feel the same.
I am friends with a couple in China, the husband is Canadian and the wife is Chinese. They met and got married in Canada, but local Chinese people assume that they met in China. When they are out together, she often has other Chinese people bad-mouth her, and call her a gold-digger. There are also a lot of other Chinese women that will try to pick up her husband in front of her! So it's not a simple situation from any poiint of view.
These men should feel ashamed of themselves.
Just my observations and opinions...6 1 0 2Not sure why anyone would thumb you down on this, the situation in China with a local girl and a Western man isn't even a recent thing, it's been that way for many years and gold-digger is the nicest thing they'd be called. Many of these men don't even go to Asia anymore these days, many of these women are mail-order especially from Vietnam or they meet over the internet mostly. True indeed they'd be working long hours, but supporting a husband probably was never in the equation.
Sad situation. The old western guys make me sick and embarrassed to be western. To who ever gave me thumbsdown: I'm sorry honestly repeating the things I have seen. I assume you must be the dirty old men to dislike me calling a spade a spade.
did you ask the filipina and the malaysian girl why did they chose to stay with the man? they can get out of the relationship cause they can already stand on their own..you said
"...Many of these girls somehow or rather the moment they have their permits and permission to work they find themselves jobs, many as nurses, nursing assistants or some even in fairly decent corporate or retail positions, end of the day they will get a job even in today's difficult economic climate..."
"...I spoke to her a bit in Mandarin and found out she used to be the housewife but now worked as a store manager while the husband used to be a supervisor at a car factory but no longer worked at all but became a househusband. I jokingly told her seems as if colonial times were back then, she said it was nothing unusual..."1 1 0 0with regards to the househusband thing, if the husband or the boyfriend can't find work or loses his job I thought it is just normal or usual for the girl to understand. why is it bad? what's the proper thing to do then? leave the guy?
The Filipina I can answer that for you, it is because she will lose her rights to live in USA if she left that trash as she isn't a US citizen or Green Card holder. As for leaving the US, I suppose it might be an option though it won't be easy. The Malaysian lady, I didn't ask her but presumably it is something along the lines of residence permits as you can't get a work permit for the kind of work she is doing. Why? Will you stay with a jobless bum for 3 years?
aw OK so you mean is it very rampant there that once the Asian girl receive her green card, permits they leave their American husbands? How rampant it is? kindly rate 1-10. If yes how come it is contrary to this h t t p://ezinearticles.com/?The-American-Divorce&id=301525
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It's not a real relationship nor is it love. It's not a real relationship when it's Hugh Hefner either
There's something sick about a guy who feels the need to go to another country to find a spouse who they can't even communicate with well or have nothing in common with(because of age differences).
The whole househusband thing...it works for some but not for others. I have some Filipino friends whose parents are like that...5 2 2 3I think the age difference is the least of their worries, they are incompatible in even more significant ways than that.
It is quite common practice in Philippines that the men generally don't work but they usually upkeep the home as from long ago homes were mostly made from natural materials and constantly needed mending, these days it is still fairly common for their females to work, over in one in 5 work overseas and remit money home, while those that remain usually are the ones who do most of the work.
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1 7Since women are not valued in these countries, most of them would leave with pleasure to come to North America to be with an old man. Not only does it allow them to work in a country where they have rights, they also have higher wages. The old white guy also benefits because he has a young, exotic wife that's relatively easy to please. It's the same reason why North American men are so fond of Russian women and vice versa.
1 1 0 0As a Malaysian its pretty common here.I use to see old,disgusting and messy white men with local girls here >_~
Most of these girls think they have money and can give them support.The one that I know married to old white men usually are housewife with no education.
In my opinion,most of these old men probably rejected in their countries so they come down to Asia and get themselves these young ladies.4 2 2 0I have yet to see a single case of this. But, if I were to do it, I would do it for the sex.
0 1 0 0I will not go into the motivations or situations of the people you described. I know a girl who has had a relationship with a much older man back in the day and she was really in love. They did everything a normal couple would do and they did not exploit each other.
It might be unusual but I do not think age is a good reason two people can't be together. That said I am fully against paedophilia just to set the records straight.0 1 0 0Good thing you made the pedophile disclaimer as there are some people who use that card to discourage May-December relationships.
Hey all black guys are taking both young and old white women so they had to find someone
0 0 0 0Who cares what American women or any other women have to say about a choice in what a man picks for a mate? If a man wants a Euro woman, an Asian, etc., why do other women think they should stick their noses in his business? The Asian woman isn't being kidnapped, she's going of her own free will. Who says it is all about the money? You think two people from different cultures could actually like each other? Shocking!
1 1 1 0Some men are sick of big mouthed lazy and fat American women so they go and find better in different countries.
2 2 5 0gold diggers are indeed good women
Better than big mouthed, stubborn, lazy spoiled biotches
Obviously hit a sore spot
Dumb question but I will say that some Asian women that do this must have a connection to the guy even if they are partly doing it to get out of a poor area. Marriage is not slavery in this context.
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