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I voted #3 - try it but don't get too wrapped into it.

Like DR said... mongering is a fantasy game. Like WoW, only IRL.

Most younger guys don't have the experience or maturity level to deal with the mongering scene (for that matter many OLD guys don't), so you'll have to be the judge of what's good for you.

As mentioned by brothers Don Rico and Dean, you are of an age you can come down to SJO and pull regular chicas out of UCR or clubs or just by walking around the mall and approaching single ladies. Hell, you're the same age as the average working girl. This can work for you or against you, depending mostly on your game. If you aren't a complete Orc and have some personality, some will fock you for shits and giggles instead of $$. It won't be as easy as mongering, you need to bring your A game, and speaking some Spanish will be extremely helpful... but it can be very rewarding.

I am of the opinion mongering in CR can actually help you put your relationships with gringas into the proper perspective, mainly because you'll realize you have OPTIONS, and thus do not have to put up with the typical bullshit most gringas bring to a relationship.

I wouldn't worry too much about how you'll be perceived by older mongers. I've partied in SJO with mongers as young as 25 and as old as 93. My only "acceptance" criteria is whether you act like a regular human being as opposed to acting like an asshole.

If I were 22 (like you), had independent means (like you), spoke Spanish, and knew what I know now OR had a resource like the CRT brotherhood to milk for intel, I'd be banned from Costa Rica within 6 months.

Author:	Lima3000 [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:59 am ]
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Hi everyone! I'm new to this site, and am really excited to have found such an awesome resource and community available. Can't wait to make my mark here as well, in time. But after a lot of reading (newbie guides/FAQs/etc) and exhaustive archive searching, there's still an unanswered (and admittedly-subjective) question nagging at me. I'd like to pose it to the board now. How young do you feel is too young to monger? I'm obviously not asking out of abstract curiosity. I'm 22 years old, and am thinking about taking some 'extra time' for myself in San Jose on my next trip down there, . My spanish is slightly-more than passable, and I've spent time in both Peru and Costa Rica before. My part-time IT job allows me a lot of flexibility (in fact I'd probably be working remotely from my laptop while down in CR), so I have the means ($$) to handle a week or two trip down there. Some flights are pitifully cheap. I've had two 'real' relationsihps in my 22 years, the longer of which (3yrs) I broke off last spring. Since then.. no sex.. and no real desire to get back into the dating scene, for a number of reasons. I know a year isn't long and I could probably find someone again if I tried hard enough, but this mongering stuff seems, to my naieve eyes, just too fun to pass up! You only live once, right? According to some of the more recent polls on CRT, there's a pretty clear age spread amongst members here. Men over 40, and especially 50, dominate the distribution. It seems that only 10% of mongerers are under the age of 30. (poll 1,poll 2,poll 3) Which leads back to my question... how young is too young to get into this game? Should I be out amongst my peers and saving this mongering shit for 20 years from now? Is it psychologically unehalthy to be mongering at 22??? Might it spell trouble for future relationships? Or could it loosen me up with women even more, and make my future relationships even better? Forgive me if this post comes off as rambling. But I found a quote in one of those aforementioned links that really struck me. Someone said: Quote: "I could not imagine being in my early twenties and trying to handle CR." Why would that be??? Is it inherently dangerous? Are the dark sides of this hobby too rough for some to handle? Also, with my babyface, am I going to continually be drowning in confused/judgemental/patronizing/creepy looks from the other men around, or from the MP owners, or from the girls themselves? Or instead, is youth an asset one can use as a competitive advantage in pulling in the cutest ones there? I'm eager to hear your informed opinions on any of what I've mentioned. Thanks for reading!!!

Author:	Dean [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:50 am ]
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I mongered when I got out of college, albeit Mexico and it wasn't like CR. Do both, just keep it in perspective. Everybody has a different story on why they monger. I am 43. Why do I do it? Why not? The dark side, well, it is incredibly pink on the dark side. Have fun Lil monger, I can already tell you will be in CR. Dean

Author:	Don Rico [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:16 am ]
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My advice - If you come to CR - stay away from the pay for play scene - there are plenty of super hot chicas in the universities that you can party with. You are still learning how to develop real relationships. Mongering is usually for those who don't want them and prefer fantasy with women as opposed to reality. I am 44 - have my own reality - don't need anymore reality - so occasionally delve into the fantasy and fiesta of CR! Just my $.02 and that is exactly what it worth - yours to keep or discard! Pura Vida! Peace, Love, and happiness for all, Don Rico Ps. 43 is too young - Dean that mean's your ass has to stay home for another year!

Author:	Miamiheller [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:08 am ]
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I voted #3 - try it but don't get too wrapped into it. Like DR said... mongering is a fantasy game. Like WoW, only IRL. Most younger guys don't have the experience or maturity level to deal with the mongering scene (for that matter many OLD guys don't), so you'll have to be the judge of what's good for you. As mentioned by brothers Don Rico and Dean, you are of an age you can come down to SJO and pull regular chicas out of UCR or clubs or just by walking around the mall and approaching single ladies. Hell, you're the same age as the average working girl. This can work for you or against you, depending mostly on your game. If you aren't a complete Orc and have some personality, some will fock you for shits and giggles instead of $$. It won't be as easy as mongering, you need to bring your A game, and speaking some Spanish will be extremely helpful... but it can be very rewarding. I am of the opinion mongering in CR can actually help you put your relationships with gringas into the proper perspective, mainly because you'll realize you have OPTIONS, and thus do not have to put up with the typical bullshit most gringas bring to a relationship. I wouldn't worry too much about how you'll be perceived by older mongers. I've partied in SJO with mongers as young as 25 and as old as 93. My only "acceptance" criteria is whether you act like a regular human being as opposed to acting like an asshole. If I were 22 (like you), had independent means (like you), spoke Spanish, and knew what I know now OR had a resource like the CRT brotherhood to milk for intel, I'd be banned from Costa Rica within 6 months. mh

Author:	Pops [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:23 am ]
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Hell, you are banned now. Danced with Emily last night, she is feeling better. She was with a friend at the Key Largo, said she was not trying to work, just wingman to her friend.

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Author:	Miamiheller [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:27 am ]
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Pops wrote: Hell, you are banned now. Danced with Emily last night, she is feeling better. She was with a friend at the Key Largo, said she was not trying to work, just wingman to her friend. Ssssshhhhh.... I'm gonna try to sneak back in on March 11 or 12. Good to hear our buddy E is doing better. Give her a kiss for me next time you see her, Pops!

Author:	Don Rico [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:11 pm ]
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Miamiheller wrote: I voted #3 - try it but don't get too wrapped into it. Like DR said... mongering is a fantasy game. Like WoW, only IRL. Most younger guys don't have the experience or maturity level to deal with the mongering scene (for that matter many OLD guys don't), so you'll have to be the judge of what's good for you. As mentioned by brothers Don Rico and Dean, you are of an age you can come down to SJO and pull regular chicas out of UCR or clubs or just by walking around the mall and approaching single ladies. Hell, you're the same age as the average working girl. This can work for you or against you, depending mostly on your game. If you aren't a complete Orc and have some personality, some will fock you for shits and giggles instead of $$. It won't be as easy as mongering, you need to bring your A game, and speaking some Spanish will be extremely helpful... but it can be very rewarding. I am of the opinion mongering in CR can actually help you put your relationships with gringas into the proper perspective, mainly because you'll realize you have OPTIONS, and thus do not have to put up with the typical bullshit most gringas bring to a relationship. I wouldn't worry too much about how you'll be perceived by older mongers. I've partied in SJO with mongers as young as 25 and as old as 93. My only "acceptance" criteria is whether you act like a regular human being as opposed to acting like an asshole. If I were 22 (like you), had independent means (like you), spoke Spanish, and knew what I know now OR had a resource like the CRT brotherhood to milk for intel, I'd be banned from Costa Rica within 6 months. mh Well said MH - what I wouldn't do to be 22, single and know what I know today. The only problem is I would una esposa y 5 paises - 25 ninos - y 50 novias! Also, I would probably weigh 93 lbs instead of 230!!! Peace, Love, and taking your lessons from the older and wiser for all, Don Rico

Author:	Orange [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:17 pm ]
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Lima3000 wrote: Which leads back to my question... how young is too young to get into this game? Should I be out amongst my peers and saving this mongering shit for 20 years from now? Is it psychologically unehalthy to be mongering at 22??? Might it spell trouble for future relationships? Or could it loosen me up with women even more, and make my future relationships even better? It's ok to try it, but I wouldn't go overboard. I started at 28, almost 5 years ago. Keep it in perspective, this hobby can become addicting. Keep an eye on your finances. You may be doing well, but losing control can quickly change that. I know one guy (non-CRT) who was coming about 4 times a year for a few years and go himself into so much credit card debt that he had almost lost his house. He hasn't been able to go anywhere for the last 2 years. And don't let any girl talk you into sending her money from the US for whatever reason. One positive that comes out of it, is that you'll have more confidence and self-esteem when dealing with regular relationships afterwards. If you do decide to partake, remember that these girls are human beings and treat them as such. Many say that some young guys tend to treat them disrespectfully for whatever reason. The better you treat them, the better they'll usually treat you.

Author:	Nhhank [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:33 pm ]
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Lima Interesting first post! All the advice you have gotten is sound.... now for a wise crack Young money is still green

Author:	Puro Party [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:59 pm ]
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jus do it and do it and do it again. It feels good. Yes it can be addicting and spensive but is also highly theraputic when you are having some rough patches in your life and/or the juice ain't flowing too well back in US. To me only addicting in that feel like I'm trying to catch up when haven't had some in a while but after only a few days I can go several days without and not miss it after I get caught up. I budget pretty wisely too and when I find I'm getting over budget I find ways to get away from it so I don't get trapped into another session or two or...

Author:	Jamrock60 [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:18 pm ]
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To each his own.. I say to hell with the advises. TRY IT... Throw caution to the wind and jump right in. You might find that this is exactly what you are looking for. Dating a girl can cost you to much in time and money. Some times you want to tell them to get the Phuck out; but you cant because you don't want to hurt their feeling and you are in this thing called a relation. P$4P is different you can always don't pay when you want and get the Phuck away from women.. So I would say try it and see.. Just my 2 pennies.. for what it's worth...

Author:	Lomo [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:27 pm ]
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Once you hit puberty I don't think there is an age that's not old enough to monger. In fact most guys I know mongered in high school and probably lost it to a P4P. The question is mongering in the CR. I am an older guy,and feel that CR is for older guys. This dosen't mean I think young guys shouldn't come here. I just think there are other places where young guys could go where P4P exists, but are not as dominated by P4P as CR. I think younger guys could satisfy their need and have a better time there. That's what I did when I was a younger guy. The reason why destinations for mostly older guys like CR have become so popular is because older guys aren't like they used to be. For one thing the first generation to grow up with the sexual revolution has hit middle age. For another thing medical science has come up with products that enable many older men to do things they were not able to do before. That's why I go to CR.. But as I said if I was younger I would probably prefer other places.

Author:	Jmacaula [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:28 pm ]
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I started going to CR when I was 18; 23 now. Has its pro's and con's for sure. I've contemplated why I do it on numerous occasions. I was far from Brad Pitt, but I never really had girl issues. At the same time, I can't honestly say any of the girls I've dated/had a fling with have had some sort of meaningful impact on my life other then a vow to never get into a similar situation again Personally I find girls "back home" to be pretty phucking annoying, and clueless. In a sense mongering just made to much sense. I wanted to get laid on my own schedule, and didn't want the hangups of a girlfriend. On the flip side the social stigma of being a known player or professional phuck and chuck wasn't all that appealing either. Overall its played out nicely. I do my travels almost like clockwork every 6 weeks. While initially their were some "Thats phucked, why would you want to pay for sex" "Ahh the poor helpless girls that don't know any better" "They probably all have HIV!" type banter its almost non existant now. People tend to comment on how outrageous my ego and confidence is. I don't NEED to woo any girl here; in a sense I have a means to make them more like pawns at my disposal. Some girls are intrigued by it; the stories, the rumors. Some get thrown off by my lack of interest in them or my ability to just walk away and make it a challenge to phuck me. Regardless, sex back home when you don't actually truly need it/want it is much easier to play out IMHO. Even in my roughly 5 years of doing so, the tide of who is partaking in mongering has changed considerably. At least from the guys standpoint its become an attractive alternative. Whether it be CR, or Dominican Republic, Rio, Pattaya, or Angeles City; you tend to see alot of clean cut, good shape, young guys partaking these days. So personally if your experience is anything like mine, I'd say go for it and don't look back.

Author:	D2864 [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:35 pm ]
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If you got the money, you are old enough. Go for it! Lots of 18 year old honeys doing porn... why can't young guys do hookers? I'm thinking phucking vs. getting phucked will have less of an impact on your life long term, but who knows, some mongers get too wrapped up in the hobby, even the odd old monger sometimes lets a hooker take control.

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Author:	JazzboCR [ Sun Feb 21, 2010 4:21 am ]
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There have been a lot of sage comments posted here--The only thing I have to add is a note of caution. it might not be wise to trumpet your new-found freedom from Gringa-dominated attitudes in the US. There'd be a lot of envy, rage and disgust at your "hobby" that could haunt you for a long time, especially in this age of live-forever social networking. Do it and enjoy it, but just don't talk about it, not even or especially not even to your friends. And, yes, there's a probability of so getting caught up in the fantasy that you forget any possible reality. 4 or 5 trips to CR, then extend yourself to Medellin, Colombia and Sosua, Dominican Republic. Longer trips to include Lima, Peru and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and/or Buenos Aires. Argentina. Find a woman from one of these countries if you want to settle down (you'll be in your mid-30's by then) because she's much more apt to be understanding of a man's peccadillos. BTW--A personal kudos for starting this thread, and using clear, understandable English in it. I wish you all the best in your future and hope to read more by you. You seem to have a clarity of vision unusual in a younger man and near-limitless capacity for personal growth. May your Ch*ldren (should you choose to have any) be guided by your incipient wisdom and quest for knowledge and experience.