Age Difference?
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Topic: Age Difference?
Posted By: Just_turned_50
Subject: Age Difference?
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 00:31
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Hello, I would like to go to Brazil to find a Partner, Preferrably 23+ years old. I keep hearing that older men have better success in Brazil. Although I know this is a generalisation is this true? Where would be the best place for romance? Cheers ------------- "There is no Knowledge that is not Power" |
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Posted By: Macunaima
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 00:44
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It's not been any more true here as far as I've noticed than it is in North America. Money's more the deciding factor than any majorly different attitude towards age, as far as I can tell. ------------- Brazil is the country of the future and always will be. |
Posted By: Just_turned_50
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 06:12
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Yeah Thanks. I always knew it was too good to be true
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Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 10:16
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LOL... money do tend to attract people but for a real relationship, nice, easy-going personality is a must... Read CaptBill's threads... married at 71, his wife's parents are younger than him - and he's definitely enjoying life! |
Posted By: Macunaima
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 13:03
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Anything can happen, of course. Brazilians in general are less willing to poke their noses - at least publically - into other peoples' personal affairs, so a age-different couple here might get less overt commentary than in the States. But it will definitely be noted and people will comment behind the couples' back. The universal assumption will be that the younger partner is with the older for cash or whatever. That's the same as in the States. And my mom lives in North America and has been dating a guy who's 25 years older than her for some 30 years now, so I can't say that this sort of relationship is unheard of up there, either. ------------- Brazil is the country of the future and always will be. |
Posted By: Nina
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 14:55
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Macu, And how old is the guy now... 105? |
Posted By: CAPTBILL
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 20:47
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Denise,,,,,,, is that you peeking in my windows ? you little devil! ............................................................ ................ just_turned-50,,,, yep i do enjoy life,,,,,and don't put age numbers on things,,,,,,,,just go with the flow and it will work out,,,,everyone seems so tense on finding, meeting,age,knowing,marrying,like there is a big rush,,, as they say,,,calma,calma,calma,,,and all will work out,,,,,don't make it a life's ambition or business deal,,,,,,,,,relax and enjoy,,,,,,,,,,and if i was 50,,,,,the sand would be flying,,,,,,,,,calma,calma,calma captbill,,,, have a good day in Brasil and calma,calma,calma,,,, down the road,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,captbillnbrazil ------------- CAPTBILLNBRAZIL@YAHOO.COM "A COUNTRY BOY'S THOUGHTS" |
Posted By: Macunaima
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 09:58
Nope.  85, Nina. He flew bombers in WWII and the man looks better than most people I know who are 50. Still plays squash every day and puts in a sull work day to boot. My uncle claims he's an android.------------- Brazil is the country of the future and always will be. |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 10:16
... LOL.... yes, sirrr! I love to read your posts Capt! Always so happy, relaxed, funny! You must be a wonderful person! That's why I mentioned you... nice example to follow!
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Posted By: Just_turned_50
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 18:05
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Thanks all............Oh yes before I go. I plan on living in Brazil
becasue i speak good portuguese (i lived in portugal for 4 years) How
much money am I going to need to accomodate my playboy life style (just
kidding about the playboy thing) Seriously though Im told I will need
£2000 a mnth to get to lower middle class level so I am guessing £5000
is good. is that right? I want to spend as minimal as possible. Thanks ------------- "There is no Knowledge that is not Power" |
Posted By: Russell
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 19:32
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I would say £2000 a month is more than enough, but it very much depends on where and how you live. For example, in the heart of Sao Paulo's uber rich district (say Jardins) things get expensive. Expect to pay £1000+ a month rent with £250+ condominiums (I'm sure you can pay as much as you want if you've got the dough). Eat at fancy restaurants every night and I'm sure you can blow £5000 a month. Living elsewhere rents can drop to £100 or less, with proportionate drop in the class of area. Again using SP as an example, you can probably get a middle class place somewhere in the middle of the two, for £500 a month (say Pinheiros... Moema). In the North-East of Brazil things generally get cheaper. It depends if you're after beaches and sun, or pollution and cities
 There were some previous threads on cost of living, and I remember Quem et al had some great replies with lots of data. I recommend searching back.
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Posted By: CAPTBILL
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 22:24
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Denise,,,,,, i just go with the flow, have a adventure once in a while and enjoy life,,,,,,isn't that what we are suppose to do? well let me know? Russel,,, he will be living HIGH ON THE HOG as we say,,,,,for that amount,,,,,guess i,m just a poor white boy from Texas living on about 1500-1800 reals a month,,,,,,,,,,,but enjoying every minute,,,,,,,,housing is cheap,food is even cheaper, the sun and beach are free,,,, where does one spend all this money ?,,,,,,let me know as i may be missing out on something up here in Joao Pessoa,, have a good day in BRASIL and eat more rice and beans,,, later on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,captbillnbrazil ------------- CAPTBILLNBRAZIL@YAHOO.COM "A COUNTRY BOY'S THOUGHTS" |
Posted By: Russell
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 22:38
| Sure, if you're cooking for yourself, and living frugally you can get by with "muito pouco" in Brazil. On the other hand if you pick a classy apartment in the trendy districts of Sampa, eat at the best restaurants etc. etc. you can spend far more than any average UK or USA salary. |
Posted By: CAPTBILL
Date Posted: 25 February 2006 at 17:13
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Russel,,,,,, You make BRASIL sound so wonderful!! words like classy,,trendy and best,,,,then comes far MORE money,,,,, guess i'll stay in JP land where ever that is and live frugal,cook rice and beans and hang in my rede for excitement haveing a icey coconut water,,,ha,,ha,,, have a good day in Brasil and enjoy life,,, later on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,captbillnbrazil ------------- CAPTBILLNBRAZIL@YAHOO.COM "A COUNTRY BOY'S THOUGHTS" |
Posted By: Russell
Date Posted: 25 February 2006 at 20:23
| Well the great thing about here is pick your restaurants carefully and you don't pay a lot. I can pay 5 times as much for equivalent types of food in the UK, and it's nowhere near as good. |
Posted By: Larry LaRose
Date Posted: 29 May 2006 at 20:33
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5,000L's per month in Brasil? Yes, turning 50, that will do more than fine. I generally budget about 1,000CAN per month when I am there, and usually have change left over...but I usually stay in the East (poorer area of SP)
We generally don't drive our rental car everywhere in the city (we take subways downtown etc,) but spend time out on the coast as well. Depending on your lifestyle and other factors like neighborhood, drinking habits, entertainment...you can wind up spending as if you lived in Manhatten, because the choices are there. When I'm in SP, I feel like living simply because there is so much poverty and struggles there as it is, and I just want to do my very small part in downplaying the 'rich gringo' personna. Brasil is a beautiful country with kind people. It can be enjoyed on any budget imo. |
Posted By: hityl2000
Date Posted: 30 May 2006 at 10:59
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5000 dollars a month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, so i dont live in SP or any big city but hey, 5000 dollars a month? Take 1 large house, 2 large dogs, 1 live in maid, a guy who does the pool 3 time s a week (Including chemicals), a gardener once a month, gasoline and insurance for a Chevy S10-4.3 liter,electricity, gas, health insurance, VERY good living, BBQ,s, beer, wine etc. Eating out twice a week, and clothes, diapers etc for a 2 1/2 year old child....... We never spend more than 2000 dollars a month, usually around 1300-1600............ Seriousley, we could trim these costs down to a thousand or less if we wanted to. CAPTN, my hat off to you if your managing on less, maybe i drink more than you??? 
I guess the North East coast is the place to be? Big round of applause for us CAPTN.... 
As for the age difference, a fifty, sixty, seventy year old with his own place, money etc will obviousley find a partner here, of course he will NEVER know why she is with him...........you just have to use all of the knowledge gained in your 50 years to pick the right one, dont give too much, dont expect too much, one thing is to let her know your not taking her out of Brazil, if she is happy you will know she is happy, if it doesnt work out, move on, try again............do you want a full time partner, maybe just play the field for a while, see what position you feel comfortable in!!!! Can i just say i LOVE this Forum, never a dull moment!!! Later people..xx ------------- C.Walker. Esq. |
Posted By: CAPTBILL
Date Posted: 30 May 2006 at 18:20
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Posted By: kalel21
Date Posted: 04 July 2006 at 06:44
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I don't know if this
will help now but my impression of brazil was that moderate age
differences are fine but large age differences might not work. Probably if he settles for 35-40 year olds, it should not be too hard. 18 year olds are more difficult Some age difference is normal in Brazil, but 20 vs 50 is a bit much. 35 vs 50 is probably easy. Brazilians want to have fun, sex, great bodies. So if he were a Mick Jagger, a pro golfer or so, he would have better chances. And if you are like some gringos who are not in shape and manners of Attila the Hun forget getting any chica. From what I understand, Thailand, Russia and Philippines are countries where he would have a better chance of finding a lady in her early 20's. There the girls are desperate to land a foreigner, and are less choosy in terms of physical attributes. the only way to snatch a 20 yr old is if shes a pro or if you have money, there is no major problem. You will get laid. But young, cute and handsome guys will get laid more, and laid with more passion. Just my 2 pence worth |
Posted By: rc206
Date Posted: 04 July 2006 at 07:26
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hi over 50, my fiancee arrived in Texas on 6/29/06. we met near Rio a little over a year ago,thru a good friend of mine that live in Brasil.she is 24 yrs old and I am 44 yrs old.I am in good shape(not a body builder shape) and take care of myself.I am not a millionaire,movie star,sports star etc..what I am,is honest and I am true to my feelings.I really believe that just like anywhere in the world,you have to take the time(show the respect)to get to know someone.since I met my fiancee,we have either talked or emailed each other everyday.we told each other what we wanted out of the future and we just really hit it off.if you thing you can come to brasil,looking like a beached whale and met/marry a hot young girl.I think you are in for a rude surprise.you may get a hooker to marry you but a nice girl no.Brasil is a great place but people are people.If you don't show the effort to improve yourself,why would anyone want you.I was you the best of luck,Brasil is a fun and nice place to visit.It would be so much better of if Americans/tourist stopped coming there to try and get laid.the problem is that's what alot of people put out about Brasil and they nev er know the real Brasil or people. Hi, russell,caPT,nina,mac and hityl hope you are all good.I miss Brasil but at least I have my fiancee here(my surfer girl).
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Posted By: knawis
Date Posted: 27 July 2006 at 14:17
oh man you are going to suffer a lil com o seu português de portugal :D.... £2000 a mnth i think is more then ok.. at the beggining..... depends to were you are going to stay anyway.. (wich city.. )here in maceió with that you live more then fine... (sorry about the bad english) |
Posted By: CAPTBILL
Date Posted: 27 July 2006 at 19:52
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Posted By: miglvoz9
Date Posted: 25 August 2006 at 00:40
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Let's name Capt. Bill patron saint of the gringoes.com/forum. He has the right attitude and wisdom about everything Brazil. I want to grow to be just like him. Yes, I do mean a wife in her twenties. "Not that there is anything wrong with it." |
Posted By: GigiRJ
Date Posted: 25 August 2006 at 10:15
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I don't think it's an issue, dad is 70 and mom is 54, and when they got married 26 years ago (society would be more opinated) it wasn't a big deal. Just for me when I was a kid, as my mates would ask, is he you grandpa? No,he's my dad... It's your life, in the end what matters is your own beliefs, so what people say doesn't really count if you are certain about your feelings
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Posted By: GigiRJ
Date Posted: 25 August 2006 at 10:18
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And uh, $2000 is like $9000 reais, right - a bit less or more? No wuckers, with R$ 9,000 you can live pretty well in rio, in fact, muuuuuuuch more than the necessary to afford some luxuries. Well, some people in the forum might think I'm a cheapskate, lol, but it's heaps of money !!!! Don't you think guys? |
Posted By: Russell
Date Posted: 25 August 2006 at 12:02
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US$2000 is more like R$4000. It varies a little depending on what exact rate you are, but I multiply by two to get a rough idea for US$, and by four to get a rought idea for £ Sterling.
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Posted By: CAPTBILL
Date Posted: 28 August 2006 at 10:00
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