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**daasayse** · 09-21-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote[/b] (mangomike @ Oct. 19 2004,04:04)]I have not heard of this social custom so I can not say whether it is true or not.
However, the Thais' respect their parents more than they do in the west so just accept your boyfriends' mothers' decision.
Does it make that big of a difference whether you're introduced as a friend or girlfriend ? Mai pen rai.

Thai people are very friendly and accepting, it won't matter to them which way you're introduced they will welcome you with open arms.
Don't go there all upset about a minor detail.
Dry your eyes and be happy that you're going to Thailand with the boyfriend and his family. After all, you're going to the "Land of Smiles", don't be the only one without one.

Man, I don't even know how to respond to your post. To me, that was kind of heartless. It is like you are telling her to suck it up.

Blonde18, you should express how you feel about this to his parents. It makes a BIG DIFFERENCE whether you are introduced as just a friend or girlfriend. You are his girlfriend and should be addressed as such, not just a friend. It is not a minor detail at all.

It is awesome that you have been together for 2 years; you guys should express your love. You shouldn't be forced to hide it.

When you go to Thailand, you should have a smile on your face because you are generally happy to be there and you are being who you are, not what somebody wants to associate you as. Mangomike really ticked me with his reply, if you can't tell. *lol*

09-21-2012, 08:37 AM	#6
daasayse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 361 Senior Member	Quote[/b] (mangomike @ Oct. 19 2004,04:04)]I have not heard of this social custom so I can not say whether it is true or not. However, the Thais' respect their parents more than they do in the west so just accept your boyfriends' mothers' decision. Does it make that big of a difference whether you're introduced as a friend or girlfriend ? Mai pen rai. Thai people are very friendly and accepting, it won't matter to them which way you're introduced they will welcome you with open arms. Don't go there all upset about a minor detail. Dry your eyes and be happy that you're going to Thailand with the boyfriend and his family. After all, you're going to the "Land of Smiles", don't be the only one without one. Man, I don't even know how to respond to your post. To me, that was kind of heartless. It is like you are telling her to suck it up. Blonde18, you should express how you feel about this to his parents. It makes a BIG DIFFERENCE whether you are introduced as just a friend or girlfriend. You are his girlfriend and should be addressed as such, not just a friend. It is not a minor detail at all. It is awesome that you have been together for 2 years; you guys should express your love. You shouldn't be forced to hide it. When you go to Thailand, you should have a smile on your face because you are generally happy to be there and you are being who you are, not what somebody wants to associate you as. Mangomike really ticked me with his reply, if you can't tell. lol
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