Why Foreign Ladies Are a Better Catch

No one can predict when, where, and how they’ll find love. When it comes, it hits hard — often without prior notice!

However, some people decide to take the “where” part into their own hands. These folks go outside their geographical bubbles, explore the world, and look for love in unfamiliar and unexpected places.

Some men decide to set their sights on foreign ladies, especially when dating women in their own country hasn’t been a rewarding experience.

Is this something worth considering for yourself? Absolutely! While there are cultural differences to be mindful of, the dating fundamentals remain more or less the same. And it may end up being the best decision you ever make for yourself.

Need convincing? Allow this entry to entertain your thoughts and guide you should you jump at the chance.

Why Go For Foreign Women?

Is your local dating pool not cutting it for you anymore? Take your sights to different parts of the world! Here are some great takeaways from taking your sights to different parts of the world:

• You get a good excuse to travel

  An all-work and no-play lifestyle can be exhausting. What better way to escape your daily grind than to travel and meet gorgeous women?

• New cultural experiences await

  Vacationing in a foreign country is one thing. Dating a foreign person is another story. Why? You learn nuances you wouldn’t pick up from merely being a tourist. Also, immersion (for lack of a better word) is a more intimate experience since you have someone by your side showing you their lifestyle.

• Growth and character development happen

  Dating internationally has its challenges, from time zones to language barriers. These speed bumps help you grow, not just as a partner, but as a person as well. What girl wouldn’t want a guy with a good head on his shoulders?

How Did Dating Foreign Women Become a Thing?

Dating women beyond your borders may seem like a 21st-century concept, with the (continuing) rise of online dating and its platforms. More often than not, men meet ladies online rather than in face-to-face situations. And judging by how the last two years played out, the former was a more feasible option.

As much as it seems like a modern phenomenon, dating foreign women is, in reality, an old practice. How? Let the next section give you a history lesson:

Online Dating: The Roots

To understand how dating foreign women came about, you may first need to look at the history of online dating. Here are some of the mediums before websites and apps ruled the scene:

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: The Rise of Personal Ads

Long before the digital age, the printed word was king. And because of that, newspapers were a dominant medium. Fun fact: the modern newspaper was born in 1690!

Not long after the inception of the modern newspaper came personal ads. These ads were usually at the request of British bachelors looking for eligible women to marry. This medium had its peaks and crashes, finally dying during the 60s.

Data-Based and Automated Matchmaking Services

In the 1940s, a new matchmaking method entered the scene. This one entailed a data-based approach, using collected information to create what was called “social equivalents” (or matches). All people had to do was pay a quarter to get details of a suggested match.

This was the brainchild of Introduction, a now-defunct company from Newark, New Jersey.

Computers and Questionnaires

In 1959, two Stanford students took Introduction’s work a step further and used a computer (an IBM 650, to be exact) and a punch card questionnaire to accurately pair 98 men and women together.

Did you know that this was born from a class homework assignment? That’s right — Jim Harvey and Phil Fialer made this progress possible. Their hard work, despite not breaking the mainstream, became somewhat of a blueprint for modern matchmaking.

How did that get topped? A pair of Stanford students, Jeff Tarr and Vaughan Morrill, conducted their own experiment in 1965 and went with their own questionnaires. This time, they used an IBM 1401. For $3.00, they matched people based on their mutual likes and dislikes indicated in the questionnaires.

Dating Sites

By the time the 90s rolled in, the internet came alive. It was during that very decade when the first dating website — Match.com — launched. Thanks to that creation, other sites sprung to life and helped shape digital love as we know it.

Dating Apps

Today, looking for love has never been easier. Dating sites still exist, and the rise of dating apps has shown no signs of stopping.

Far-flung romances are no longer far-fetched ideas; instead, they’re a norm. Stories of, for example, women in Colombia dating men a hundred miles away after matching on an app are all too familiar nowadays.

Where to Find Foreign Ladies

Now that you’ve caught up on the history, you may wonder where to start your search. Our answer? You can shoot your shot in two ways: online and offline. Let’s describe how each option works, shall we?

Offline

As prevalent as online dating is, offline romances are, fortunately, still alive and kicking. Their magic is still potent in the modern age. Who wouldn’t want to feel sparks flying in the flesh?

The best way to meet foreign women is by traveling to their country. Sure, you may bump into some of them in your homeland, but there’s nothing like meeting one on their turf.

Hit the joints (bars, cafes, malls, restaurants, etc.) locals frequent to up your chances. Why? “Do what the locals do” is a recommended travel tip for a reason. What better way to know a girl than to embrace her customs?

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Online

Although many of us want to travel, some can’t afford to pack our bags and jet off to far-flung destinations. Fortunately, online options exist.

As mentioned earlier, websites and apps have made dating more convenient. Need love? All you need to do is swipe screens or click a few buttons to get someone to match you. Easy, right?

Don’t want to sign up for any services/platforms yet? That’s fine. Social media services are your answer. One “like” may well turn into a long conversation thread in your inbox. And the more you talk and get to know each other, feelings may grow before any of you can notice.

Dating Foreign Girls Online: An Etiquette Lesson

Online dating doesn’t have an official rulebook, but it’s always good to be careful. Dating in cyberspace can be tricky, so put on your best behavior and abide by these no-nonsense pointers:

1. Be mindful of the language gap, even in your inbox

   English is a global language, yes. However, don’t assume that all foreign ladies know how to speak it. Unaddressed language barriers may cause communication issues, which may also lead to further friction.

   One way to address this gap is by learning their language. You don’t need to master it, but starting with basic phrases helps. This effort will leave a good impression, showing them that you’re serious about your intentions.

2. Friendly reminder: cultural differences do exist

   Dating a foreigner is an eye-opener just as much as it’s enjoyable. You get to learn a different culture and have fun while doing it.

   With that, here’s a reminder: just because one thing is culturally okay with you doesn’t mean that it’ll fly with the other person.

   Showing respect for each other’s cultures may seem like the bare minimum, but it goes a long way. Throw your crude remarks and offensive thoughts, and insensitive jokes in the trash.

3. When you don’t know something, (politely) ask questions

   We all want to seem smart and aware of most things. The reality is, we don’t have the answers to everything. And that’s okay! If you have no clue about what your match is saying, just ask her. We’re sure she’ll be glad to answer you.

4. Exercise patience

   The distance that comes with online dating can be grating. And because you’re miles apart, you need to be patient. You’re going to have to wait until your reunion and give your match time to process your differences.