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naturegirl321 · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Home sweet home

I'm an American married to a Peruvian and have been living in Peru for three years. I've got a BA, five years experience (high school, two unis, a language school and a kindergarten) and will have an MA in TEFL in Feb.

I'm working three jobs here in Peru, becuase we're trying to save money to buy a house. Korea looks like a good option for us, especially the fact that we'd be able to save about 1500 USD a month.

My husband doesn't speak much English, nor does he have a degree from an English speaking country. He's a systems engineer. If we went to Korea, I'm not sure if he'd be able to find work legally. We're thinking maybe he could study via distance to get a degree or possibly open an online business.

On this board and others, I've heard of men supporting their wives, but haven't heard much from wives supporting their husbands. I'd like to hear from anyone else who's been in this position and what their experience was.

Juregen · Joined: 30 May 2006

In a way, my wife supports me.

She makes more then me!

The question is, can you and him handle it.

Ego's tend to get in the way. Talk about it open an frank before making the decision.

mountainous · Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles

Captain Corea · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Location: Seoul

I think you've got a great plan.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Home sweet home

ok, heard from the guys, what about the women who actually support their husbands?

The Bobster · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

naturegirl321 · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Home sweet home

There's no women who support their husbands? Ok, then for the guys out there, how would you feel if your wife supported you?

blaseblasphemener · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:00 pm Post subject:

I would love it. The question is, would most women love it. I think behind all the "equality for the sexes", women want to feel taken care of, and men don't want to be in a submissive role. A woman supporting her husband goes against both of these ideas. Good luck though, maybe if it's short term it wouldn't be a big deal.

bejarano-korea · Joined: 13 Dec 2006

Hola nature girl! que tal?

I never ended up getting Peruvian citizenship in the end. I need to go over there and hire a lawyer! Evil or Very Mad

But technically I'm a Peruvian citizen, just one without a Peruvian passport.

Though Peruvian men are machista They are very pragmatic and I don't see a problem in regards you bringing home the dinero. If you are going as a E2 teacher he knows that you will be the breadwinnr so to speak and will act accordingly, I'll be suprised if this becomes an issue.

Naturegirl IS the Peru forum here on Dave's. If you want to know about living and working in Peru then she's your lady! welcome aboard!

PS: Recognize the chap on the left? (Not San Martin de Porres Laughing

The feller with the gloves!)

tzechuk · Joined: 20 Dec 2004

I kind of support my husband and our daughter cos my husband runs a business and most of the money he makes is invested back into the company. I rarely see a penny of it.. hehe... so I pay the bills, the mortgage, food etc. but that's OK. I make a bit more than the average 2m.

I don't mind this at all, to be honest, because we are building a business together and I know that the fruits we reap are far greater than what I am putting in now. Plus it's for our daughter's future, so I am OK with it.

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul