I was previously in Cambodia, I met a girl, I fell in love with her, I am 60 and she is 35. We have been in daily contact since October talking for at least an hour a day using messenger face to face . I intend to marry her and move to Cambodia and she has expressed interest in having a child together which i am open to. Her english is not that good but we have communicated on a deep level.
But events turned problematic quite suddenly. Kim found a house for us to live in and wanted me to pay for it. ($35,000 USD) . She wanted the money immediately so she wouldn't lose the house to another bidder. I tried to wire the money but Western Union would not allow this. Then I changed my mind as mistrust started to enter my mind. There doesn't seem to be any way for a foreigner to own land in Cambodia. So I can't officially marry because I'm too old, I can't own land. I would be happy to pay for the house if I had a controlling interest. Kim also experienced shame when I changed my mind, because it seems that most of the village was involved in the house purchase somehow. (I met the local policeman on facetime). My heart is bleeding because I never intended to hurt the girl I love. But it think it's prudent to stay in control of my money. I'm returning to Cambodia in 2 weeks. I would like to go to the province but my name is probably mud there now. I adore this girl, she is a woman of grace, beauty, dignity and strength. Any comments appreciated.