DATING TIPS
New to Bangkok Dating? Here Are 5 Tips to Keep Your Relationship Alive
A lot of guys fantasize about dating a beautiful, foreign woman. They go and download dating apps, create profiles, and start browsing for romantic prospects. Some might get lucky. They end up being matched with a beautiful woman from Thailand.
She might be intelligent, friendly, and has a few common interests. She might also be shy, conservative, and unexpectedly loyal. To many men, she’s the whole package.
Yeah, it seems like the perfect start of a new relationship. But the catch is, she’s living in another country. Having a Thai girlfriend is great but how can you keep up with the technical challenges? What about the time difference?
No matter how advanced our technology is today, being in a relationship has its hurdles and challenges especially if you’re romantically pursuing someone from another country.
If you get into a relationship with a Bangkok lady, here are a few tips you should know:
1. Work out a time schedule
Based on the world clock and based on 24 time zones, Bangkok Thailand is 12 hours ahead of the North American EST. That means if it’s 6 AM in Bangkok, then it’s 6 PM in Washington, DC.
The different time zones might have been an issue in the past. You call her up when you’re available but realize she’s busy or already asleep. You need to figure out how to reach her when she has time to chat. And buying international minutes back then wasn’t cheap either.
Thankfully modern technology and smartphones have shortened the gap in communication access. It’s now more convenient and less costly to contact people from long distances and talk to them via video calls.
Work out a time schedule that both of you are comfortable with. Make an effort to speak with each other every day. For example, if she’s available at night around 7 PM, then you have to call her at 7 AM your time.
Stick with the schedule if you can. By making consistent efforts, you can learn more about your girlfriend’s personal life. Like what made her day or why she’s feeling down.
By being a part of her life, you’re showing your sincerity in keeping your relationship stable and healthy.
2. Sending gifts as a reminder
A lot of Thai ladies love receiving gifts. You may not be able to go on traditional dates or be there physically but you can remind her of your presence by sending her gifts.
Who doesn’t say no to roses, chocolates, small jewelry items, or personalized love letters?
With the help of the internet, you can look up available nearby shops in her area and have them delivered directly to her house. She’ll be pleasantly surprised and think of it as a sweet gesture.
You can bring it up the next time you chat with her online, and see her reaction to receiving the gifts.
With a constant stream of gifts, the romance is kept alive. When you do finally meet, she’ll be able to return your thoughtfulness and show her own way of appreciation.
As a bonus, even her family — if she’s living with them — might be impressed. Who knows, they might also develop a good impression of you. It helps for a smoother transition if you’re seriously pursuing her.
Never underestimate the power of gift-giving.
3. Travel together
Once in a while, being able to travel as a couple can work wonders for many relationships. You get to finally spend real time together rather than talking over the phone. You get to learn about her, and yourself. You’ll also be able to make memories together.
According to a PDF written by the U.S. Travel Association, couples who travel together have healthier and happier relationships compared to those who don’t travel. They’re more satisfied with their relationships, enjoy more romance, and end up sharing common goals and desires.
You can discuss the places you want to travel to. It can be a new place both of you haven’t been to or in your own respective countries. If it’s the latter, the both of you can take turns being the tour guide. Whatever choice you pick, you can’t go wrong.
There’s always something new to discover as you travel and explore places with your Thai girlfriend.
4. Practice being patient and flexible
Practice the art of managing expectations. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught in a whirlwind of romance where you only have eyes for each other. You may end up falling into a fantasy where she’s everything you expect her to be.
But when her culture clashes with yours, you realize you may still need to work on understanding each other. Because it’s important to know she’s also a person, and also has her own flaws.
If you keep working on it, soon enough your patience and flexibility will soar.
5. Communicate, communicate, communicate
Try to understand your partner and think positively. Misunderstandings are natural. They should always be addressed especially when you and your partner have different communication patterns. They might not know how or why they’ve upset you and vice versa.
It’s practical to address these misunderstandings, whether it’s a minor or major issue. Keep yourselves on the same page, and speak up if you can.
In the end, it all comes down to…
Having a positive attitude.
Being in a long-distance relationship can take a toll on anyone. The small things can pile up and when it becomes too much, you might end up blaming each other. The relationship sours and you leave with a bad taste in your mouth.
By focusing on the positive aspects of your relationship and learning to roll with the punches, you’ll be amazed at how resilient your connection can become. You cheer each other up if one of you feels down. Even saying “Thank you” could make a difference.
Given enough time and consistent effort, your relationship will eventually go further beyond casual dating — assuming you’re in it for the whole nine yards.
To that, we say good luck and best wishes!
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