20 March 2017

My girlfriend wants me to move to Japan and marry her

20 March 2017 · 10:13

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Summary

His girlfriend is open to marriage before meeting, which they consider a possible route for his long-term life in Japan. His girlfriend supports earning through Fiverr, YouTube, and art; Fiverr brought about $80 in two weeks. At 28, he dislikes birthday attention and acknowledges marriage-before-meeting repeats past mistakes, despite claimed differences.

Insight

Romantic idealisation accelerates major plans, while autonomy and fear of hated work shape his choices.