Recording summary · January 2018
[2018-01-03] Should I get married [7N77mKjwu8o]
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Overview
Daniel weighed an unexpected conversation with his girlfriend concerning their future, his potential March departure from Japan, and marrying after two months of dating so he could remain in Japan.
Daniel deliberated the visa logistics, costs, marriage regulations, family disinterest in Japan, past relationship history, and reservations about settling, before asking viewers to vote on his marriage decision.
Themes
Future plans and relationship discussions with his girlfriend regarding potential marriage and departures
Visa options, costs, and marriage regulations in Japan compared to England
Personal relationship history, family attitudes toward Japan, and reservations about settling
Viewer voting on Daniel's marriage decision and concerns about his girlfriend discovering the channel
Developments
Daniel's girlfriend questioned him about his feelings toward her, his reasons for being in Japan, and his return timeline to England.
Daniel and his girlfriend discussed the procedures, costs, and rules for foreigners marrying Japanese citizens.
Daniel proposed that viewers vote on whether he should accept a potential marriage proposal by using the like and dislike buttons.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel was unsure whether his girlfriend had discovered his channel or was searching for it.
Daniel was uncertain about whether Japan enforces minimum income requirements for citizens marrying foreigners.
Daniel questioned whether his current girlfriend was the right person to marry after only two months together.
Daniel was unsure whether his family would ever travel to Japan to visit him if he stayed permanently.