Happy May Day to all and since today is a public holiday, I will post something which I consider to be lighthearted unlike my many past commentaries.
A divorced male Singaporean friend in his mid sixties will be arriving home from the Philippines later this week with his newly wed Philipino wife. Out of social courtesy, of course I will congratulate them but I am highly pessimistic about their matrimonial union. Let me explain.
The man works as a security guard and I want to make it absolutely clear here that I do not despise security people even though they do not earn much salary.
Given his ‘O’ level education and his income level, it is almost impossible to successfully apply for his new wife permanent residency in Singapore. At best, he should consider himself lucky if he is able to get a Long Term Visit Pass for his new Philipino wife.
I forsee plenty of potential challenges and problems ahead for them. His low income means that his ability to satisfy her material cravings will be limited, her highly possible requests of wanting to send money home must be expected and over time, her desire for better things and better realisations about her hubby’s modest financial means must disappoint and hurt her etc…
I am both happy and angry for my friend because at his age, he still has a healthy sexual urge and angry because of his plain stupidity, his total lack of foresight and deeper thoughts.
Our local hokkien lingo says it best. If you want to drink milk, just go outside and drink but please, there is no need to bring the cow home ma, tio boh?
Seriously, stupidity has no cure.
Think.
Simon Lim
