jetdoc wrote:For me sinsodt is very simple, If she is worth it pay, if not don't pay. See how easy that was
banpaeng wrote:It is amazing how folks have tried to spin the Sinsod to make it palatable for them. However Jetdoc summed it up well and that is the truth, plain and simple.
Fawny wrote:"Er no, if she wasn't worth it then you wouldn't be marrying her, unless you were desperate."
jetdoc wrote:My decision to marry was based on tax advantage only, we were happy just living together. The reward has been awesome in 5 short years saved about 10 times the amount I paid in sinsodt. I wish all my investments were this fruitful. Although your statement is correct my desperation was financially based as opposed to emotional.
I've no argument with that.
banpaeng wrote:Not sure what you meant. Was not desperate, neither did I say I paid or not. Guess somethings come easy for some and some not.
I wasn't referring to you personally but using 'you' in its plural form rather than singular, that is, us as a community in general. I have no idea on the state of your marital relationship so I wouldn't comment (it's also bad form).
JD has qualified his statement through outlining his financial reasons to marry. However, I'm referring to the emotional dimension. Sin Sod becomes less of an issue (within reason) if you commit to a Thai woman through marriage. I amplified Sanuk Joe's comments before me:
Sanuk Joe wrote:If she's not worth it, drop her!
In other words, you can't be that committed to a woman if you feel her sin sod is a major issue because the benefits of a future life together far outweigh the financial dimension. Of course, all this falls by the wayside if she has a family that's concerned with its future financial well being at your expense. Then you have to ask yourself whether it's all worth it.
The four of us probably agree but we're coming at the issue from different angles.
that would be a good start !!
