| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 3/28/2007 4:23:49 PM | This cracks me up.
I keep saying that if I ever decide to remarry that I will move to the US because the American men seem to have a lot more respect for women than the Canadian men do....
and now I am reading that the Americans are a bad choice in comparison to Europeans. lol
I guess it is all a matter of what you are used to! | |
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 3/28/2007 4:29:19 PM | | yes I am Australian and met a wonderful Netherlander who I am engaged to no. He is perfect. Our international love is splendid. :) | |
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 3/30/2007 2:51:37 AM | Dating international may seem better, only because people seem to think the grass is always greener on the other side. Alot of males from the USA say that women overseas are alot nicer, but then again.... maybe those women aren't necessarily "nice"... they are just nice to American men because "they to" think that the grass is greener on the other side.
They may be just as b*tchy (for lack of a better term) to men over there, as the women in the USA are to men over here. Ya dig? | |
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Posted: 3/30/2007 2:55:59 AM | well ive got italian and irish blood, i was born in england and live in scotland...got knows what that makes me...probably a mongrel
i say dont worry about the nationality or colour of youre date, it if feels right then go for it. | |
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 3/30/2007 9:20:50 AM | ahh...my fondest memories are of the european women I've been lucky enuff to date...lots of culture, class and definitely a different outlook on what being a woman is about...
my favorite one taught me the difference between north americans and europeans...the difference between 'making' love versus 'having' sex...they can be hardheaded though, because they do have strong core beliefs...and most of them aren't all that thrilled to be here when they look at our endless consumerism
she used to tell me you north americans all you want is have this and have that...have have have thats what it's all about over here...have a bigger house, have a better job...and have sex...her interpretation was 'make a home, make a career and make love''... time to walk the dawg and go reminisce...lol...memories...sigh
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 3/30/2007 10:27:46 AM | Here is my 2 Eurocents:
"make a home, make a career and make love''...
I think that the European women whom the previous poster dated had a very schematic / stereotypical view of America, largely promoted by many US movies and TV series.
IMO, the main difference is that most European women (UK probably excluded) can rely on a welfare state - big brother and thus do not need a man for the same reasons SOME (I repeat, SOME) American women do.
But European women (excluding Brits) are not as interesting to talk to/chat with as North Ams are (exceptions do exist, of course). But they indeed have a different approach to LTRs and sex. IMO, a "better" one, but for the reason I listed above!
The "make love" (EUR) vs "have sex" (US) distinction is probably the most valid one, IMO and experience from datingand affairs in both continents. | |
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Posted: 3/30/2007 10:57:14 AM | i have to agree with you nick...and they're very hardheaded, but they pride themselves on pleasing and looking after their men, and honestly it's like a whole new world in that regard...kind of like moving up from double aa ball to the big leagues...wonderful memories...lots of tears at the airport
but hey, the ones i know and have watched them set up new lives for themselves here have grown accustomed to the old VISA card just as well as any North American girl...most of them anyway
...some definitely stick with the old traditions and customs and frugality..i'm sure much like here, everyone's different in their own little way
the onyl advice i would have for a guy dating is if you're in it for the long haul, you're probably going to have to get used to taking orders a bit, and be careful with the 5 year zone...seems a lot of them have had it with their canadian men by around that time and find themselves one of their own to shack up with, or they just go back home, i find a lot of them just never really really like being here | |
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 3/30/2007 11:04:24 AM | Hey what if you met someone internationally but she lived far away from you :) How does it work out... i mean of course it takes time to get to know someone but if you really like them you would visit come on trips and perhaps it could turn into way more...
Just wondering how it works out for some of you that might have met in far away countries.
I just am the type who likes to hug my girl and it would be sad to always leave her for months on end :) | |
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 3/30/2007 11:38:55 AM | | I don't have a problem with dating ladies of foreign origin. But I am not going to import one. She will already have to be living here. I recently dated a lady from Panama and she was very nice. I met her locally. | |
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 3/30/2007 12:19:53 PM | This is a matter of opinion.
However, the stigma of the "mail order bride" concept is being lifted quite quickly.
The number of men seeking visas for such international romance has quadrupled in the past few years.
If I had a friend who sought romance overseas, I would tell him to be careful but to go for it! Hey, there is nothing wrong with outsourcing brides. Globalization!
Different cultures have different ways of looking at romance and marriage. Some might be more in tune with your world outlook, whatever that might be.
I'm reminded of a crass joke told to me by a very sweet woman from Venezuela who is happily married to an American man.
"When a Latin woman wants something from her husband, she spoils him.
When an American woman wants something from her husband, she divorces him." | |
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Posted: 3/30/2007 1:12:21 PM | I am sorry, but I do think it is very un-PC (to say the least) to high and mightily refer to "importing" a foreign woman (I am referring to a previous poster)!!!!! I am forced to retort that the way the US economy is going and the "jobs exporting" out of the US, MAYBE, some US men may soon need "foreign"/alien women from other countries to "IMPORT" them to their own countries so that these men can get descent jobs in THE said womens' (foreign) job markets! Yeeesh!
International dating is not a "meat market"!
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Posted: 4/1/2007 10:13:30 AM | ugh...i might get shot for saying this...so dont tell my friends ok...
God bless America....for those cute lil american hotties >_<)
the accent gets me every time...Ive dated my own race (im half maori and half samoan) dated a lovely english chap, dated a lovely lad from shanghai and a nice guy from lebanon...but i gotta say... totally partial to americans...maybe its the accent or the fact that they can provide me with krispie kreams
i live in new zealand...so it sucks...i wanna go back to america :( | |
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| KUDOS TO sparda7
Posted: 4/2/2007 9:44:01 PM | Hehehehehehehehe, E X A C T L Y ! ! ! ! ! ! !
People are People. You have Good & Bad in all People, from all Countries, all Religions, all Walks of Life. Hehehehehehehe
Errrrrrrrrr Ummmmmmmm, I think I began dating out-side of race & culture when I was 18. Japanese, Jordianian, Porto Rician, Welsh, & Now ARAB. 
I really think it boils down to CHARACTER ! HONESTY, INTEGRITY, LOYALITY.
CHARACTER IS KNOW ALL OVER THE WORLD !
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Posted: 4/3/2007 6:12:37 AM | | My Best Relationships were with man of European or Ethnic Background. Being part European (My mother originally from Germany), I tend to find the European or Ethnic man to be Romantic and they have tendency to be Honest with their feelings. Know how to Treat a Woman with Great Respect. I tend to find men who have alot of respect for their mothers shows Great Character and Integrity and are Intelligent. (That just seems to be the case for me ) I Enjoy culture and different lifestyles. Its all on how a man portrays himself on the inside that will show his true self on the outside. Its all about Character! | |
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Posted: 4/3/2007 6:22:00 AM | Debbie2007: I tend to find men who have alot of respect for their mothers shows Great Character and Integrity and are Intelligent.
Now, you bring up a very interesting point for discussion. The competition between mothers and girlfriends. It seems that in Europe there is less of a competition and better symbiosis. In the US, family being less of a thing, men are less under the influence of their mothers but what does that spell for the way they treat their dates????
All of us who grew up among women, mothers, sisters, aunts, etc. respect women and that shows LATER in life in our relationships or even our FWBs with women. We respect and cherish ALL women we date, even if we do not wish to marry them or commit to one for life. We make love, we do not f....! No matter the nationality or continent we come from or they come from. A man who makes love to a women he does not ALSO respect as a human and as a woman, is IMO, not a REAL man! Sex is not a dirty act! Making love is a man and a woman celebrating "Life" together "in unison"!
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jakk
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Joined: 8/13/2006
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 4/16/2007 4:17:42 PM | Ha ha ha...as a transplanted Brit..loved your take on men of the world. British cuisine has changed a lot and has gone from bland to bold! ...conservative to inventive!.Like the re-vamped British man!
If you want bland.......well theres always the women in most of Ontario......ouch!!! | |
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Sigi
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Joined: 5/26/2005
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 4/16/2007 6:15:58 PM |
"make a home, make a career and make love''...
I think that the European women whom the previous poster dated had a very schematic / stereotypical view of America, largely promoted by many US movies and TV series.
IMO, the main difference is that most European women (UK probably excluded) can rely on a welfare state - big brother and thus do not need a man for the same reasons SOME (I repeat, SOME) American women do.
But European women (excluding Brits) are not as interesting to talk to/chat with as North Ams are (exceptions do exist, of course). But they indeed have a different approach to LTRs and sex. IMO, a "better" one, but for the reason I listed above!
The "make love" (EUR) vs "have sex" (US) distinction is probably the most valid one, IMO and experience from datingand affairs in both continents.
^^ Hmm Nick...'interesting views/thoughts'....and of course this is in general...right?
Me personally,....so far, so good.
Dutchie Sigi | |
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 6/15/2007 12:05:51 PM |
I was wondering if anyone else had good experiences with dating foreign women and any advice is appreciated.
I don't know yet, but maybe I'll get to find out someday soon.
Iamtheone39, I think I can generally agree with your comment here, though I'm hesitant to place a label on all of them. Most of the women in my neck of the woods are simply abhorrent, without class or mannerisms at all. They're loud, rude, some of them are even missing teeth, too. Yuck! But I can't say if the women in Oregon or Connecticut are also like that because I simply don't know. What I do know is that I don't want a woman from my part of the State of Michigan. | |
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Posted: 6/15/2007 1:09:11 PM | well what can i say about dating women from other countries?
I guess the advice i would give is as followed:
1) If they tell you they love you even before they have met you then chances are they love your country more than you.
2) Always listen to the little talk. If they say its not going to work because of the distance then its not going to work because they have more plans than they want you to know.
3) Make sure they can fit into your society or make sure you can fit in to theres. Depending on where your going to end up if looking for a long term thing.
4) Make sure they put in the same amount of effort as you. A relationship is 50/50 where ever you are.
5) Dont get any loans to make your dream of being with them come quicker. you will pay for it in the long run.
6) If you have any doubts in your mind dont bother. You will waste years of your life chasing something your never going to have or when you get it you will wish you didnt.
The most important rule of all is men are men and women are women. There basically the same where ever there from. Dreams are always just dreams! | |
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bayrab
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Joined: 5/16/2007
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| Dating International,Is It the Best?
Posted: 6/26/2007 6:26:19 PM | I have my preferences...Canadians,Russians,and Aussie women are the best I believe. I have to say that since I have been on dating sites there are more friendly Canadian women that any other race. I definitely am open to dating someone from another country. The different cultures are such an educational experience along with the variety of hugs and kisses. | |
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Posted: 6/26/2007 7:35:41 PM | | Well, I have dated a Russian woman I once dated was much better for me. She was very kind, warm, giving, and attentive and said what she meant and did what she said. At least, it was with that one. A Russian friend wants to kind of set me up with her Russian friend who looks kind of cute. Frankly, for some men especially cosmopolitan men, like myself, who are into ethnic foods, are well read, and sometimes traveled being with an international girl whether European or maybe Asian might be easier than being with someone domestic. | |
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