Love or Security?  As is typical, Paul's immigration thread ( is
quickly drifting off topic. This thread is an outlet for part of
that drift.  Rebecca brought up the issue about why a young
Nicaraguan might be interested in an old Gringo. Or, more
specifically, is it love? Back when I live in Costa Rica I was
told the following but a Costa Rican woman.  She said, "in Costa
Rica we don't marry for love, we marry for security". She was
very matter of fact about it. It sounded cold. Ten years later,
the word I would use rather than cold is honest.  While usanos
at least like to think this is not the case, I believe it it
happens more often than one would expect. Or maybe that should
be one would admit. I leave this up to the reader to fill in
their own personal details or details of those around them.
Comment viewing options    For the mother is why many young gals
marry gringos or older wealthier Nicas. Is a mixed bag-if your
over 50 or so don't delude yourself-be happy you are in the
situation and accept thin