Oh I know about the risk involved....***JP*** wrote:djfourmoney wrote:Frankly Phx is going to have the same problem women in the middle earning sectors have. If they don't want children, there too many people in their age range that want families and children, see the benefit and rewards of parenting.
You are in the minority in many ways my friend, you best wait until you're around 40-45-50 years old to find somebody that doesn't want children likely because they have already had their children.
My problem is I find too many women you already have children or don't want children.
I will trade places with you.
However... Your point is well-taken.
1) I have delayed my departure, why? Money issues... I want to stay as long as possible and its next to impossible on only $1,000 or so. Plus we are getting closer and closer to high season and high airline prices.
2) The modified plan is to leave late Sept/early Oct and stay until......
I am convinced with more than 15-30 days on the ground or less than 60 days on the ground, I will have at least a regular GF if not more. By having a bit more money I can ensure that I get to travel to Eastern Europe. Or I may start in Eastern Europe.
3) I have cut-off communication with all women until I am closer to leaving. Building up expectations I believe is damaging to long term success. I may be wrong about it, but I might not be either. I will not make the same mistake twice.
Goal is about $2,000 with about $600-$700 being used for RT or maybe even a risky one way ticket though in checking I would only save about $200, not that much.
That would allow one full month, maybe longer. We'll see.
I wouldn't recommend buying a one way ticket unless you have a resident visa approved. A lot of countries will ask to see a return ticket to let you in. Especially in Europe. I am currently in the process of saving to go back to my fiancee's country cause when I return we are getting married.
Congrats on your engagement by the way.