In Reply to: married to kuta cowboy posted by indie on Sunday, 15. September 2013 at 22:57 Bali Time:
I know of 3 or 4 that appear to have worked and one that I KNOW to be very successful. In each case they have married and moved abroad with the girl. When they return to Bali they come as families now. I have seen a lot more that don't work.
During the "engagement" and I have seen a lot of these, I have never noticed any fidelity breaking out at all while the girl is back in her own country !!! Whether the girls in question know this I have no idea...
The drug use is a whole other issue. In any relationship drug use by one partner will very likely result in loss of trust and money and probably the relationship. Never forget that drug addiction is a chronic relapse condition. Now add cross cultural issues to that mix and honestly you have an uphill battle on your hands.
Another point. Sadly for the women, in Indonesia the genders are not equal and the guy will frequently believe he can do what he likes with impunity. Actually he often can.
Good luck with your mission, should you choose to accept it.