Is Love Real in D.R. ??

[SusieB]

Over the last year I have grown very fond of a fellow. I have been back 5 times and am now considering relocating. I have met his family and really like them. His Mom says she "loves" me. I feel this real, but all my friends warn me that I am a meal ticket. Are there any success stories? The truth is that I love him. I am just scared.

[Chris]

SusieB, I'm sending your post over the Mars and Venus where they will probably tell you the truth.

[AnnaC]

Yes there are some that work out but you need time to make a relationship work.

Get to know the person and don't rush into anything and if you love him there's very little anyone can tell you that will change your mind. Read everything you can in this forum and decide for yourself.

Good luck

[johnsantodomingo]

And set a budget on how much you want and can spend on him and his family per month. Sounds cold but it is a good idea to prevent you feeling bitter afterwards.

[2LeftFeet]

Hi Susie

There are a lot of things written about relationships on this forum between tourists and Dominicans. You should take the time to read some of the information. There is a whole section on Sankie Pankies. That might answer some of your questions or at least point you in a helpful direction.

[DOMINCAN BOY]

Originally Posted by johnsantodomingo

And set a budget on how much you want and can spend on him and his family per month. Sounds cold but it is a good idea to prevent you feeling bitter afterwards.

There is a Western Union all over the D/R

[johne]

research "Love". In order to save some time only go back about 2000 years.Read the 66, 987,567,01 love poems that have been written during that time period. Then start on novels. Now be careful here because you need to read fast. There are 609,987,234,765,02 of them.
Then..whew, I'm tired already.Guess what I'm trying to tell you is.".Love is a Many Splendor Thing" and the other 567,098,876,03 songs that have been written on the subject .Don't limit yourself to dr1-what do we know?
JOHN

[sollie]

Follow your heart and go with "scared".

[mamielizabeth]

Hi Susie,,,
You have been back 5 times within the year??? Lots of travelling.... Do you keep in touch on a regular basis????? What would you do there if you relocated????

[jrzyguy]

i think it is possible....but rare so quickly.

I met a special friend on my 5th trip or so. He doesnt ask for a thing. Cooks for me every night and we can just hang out at his house or on my balcony and talk for hours. He also stayed by my side for two nights when i got VERY sick.

He works, owns a small house...has a great family etc. Oh and he calls at least 3 times a week just to say hello and see how things are going for me (again...never asking for anything).

I wouldnt say we are "in love" in the traditional sence. but am pretty certain i can say that we love our friendship.

I have given serious thought about relocating to the DR...but i wouldnt be doing it for him. I dont believe in relocating for someone else. (will you have a support system if things fall apart?...that is something to think about).

why not just enjoy it for what it is? SOmeone you get to see and enjoy (with condoms) while on vacation. Really...play safely! even tho my friend doesnt ask me for money or gifts etc...i KNOW he works other tourists while i am not there. (i cant blame him...he works about 60 hrs a week and makes about 200 USD a month).

So calm down a bit and take your time and REALLY get to know him. There is always that proverbial other foot!

Good luck! just take care of your heart (and wallet)