SonOfaSailor
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 21 May 2021
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Did I marry a Chapia? by SonOfaSailor
I met a dominican girl about 10 years ago while on a long vacation here. I never bought her things, she actually bought me a gift. She was the only girl I was with from a small town. I work internationally and there was a language barrier. We both ...
I in no way thought you suggested that about machistas, but it was a good cultural word to ring a bell. We never really fought about anything until this. Read More
Did I marry a Chapia? by SonOfaSailor
I met a dominican girl about 10 years ago while on a long vacation here. I never bought her things, she actually bought me a gift. She was the only girl I was with from a small town. I work internationally and there was a language barrier. We both ...
There are some great words there. I knew how badly women can be treated there by the machistas. Even beatings and throwing both women and the kids out. I treated her like a queen. Cultural difference indeed. And I do believe the culture shock played ... Read More
Did I marry a Chapia? by SonOfaSailor
I met a dominican girl about 10 years ago while on a long vacation here. I never bought her things, she actually bought me a gift. She was the only girl I was with from a small town. I work internationally and there was a language barrier. We both ...
Thanks for the replys truly. It has been tricky and dissection has left me stuck all the way up until I contacted the lawyer. The other factor is the house. Having abandoned the house, emptying it, and it not being in my name...I'm hoping this ... Read More
Did I marry a Chapia? by SonOfaSailor
I met a dominican girl about 10 years ago while on a long vacation here. I never bought her things, she actually bought me a gift. She was the only girl I was with from a small town. I work internationally and there was a language barrier. We both ...
Communication is one. I kept thinking I explained enough about this hard move. But I was working 6-7 days a week. had my family making sure she was cared for while we got through this. It was really only 4 weeks of me working. I just feel like she ... Read More
Did I marry a Chapia? by SonOfaSailor
I met a dominican girl about 10 years ago while on a long vacation here. I never bought her things, she actually bought me a gift. She was the only girl I was with from a small town. I work internationally and there was a language barrier. We both ...
The referral is Much appreciated I guess the second answer is: I love the DR, I still love my wife, I still love her family and the town, and I after all that had happened I feel like I'm going to lose pretty much all that. I guess if I missed ... Read More
Did I marry a Chapia?
I met a dominican girl about 10 years ago while on a long vacation here. I never bought her things, she actually bought me a gift. She was the only girl I was with from a small town. I work internationally and there was a language barrier. We both ... Read More