In general, are you opposed to online matchmaking?
2007-02-20 14:20:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
First some of the answers are from people who are not well informed on how on line dating with someone from another country works.
You are not going to marry someone you have not met. You have to meet in person before she can come to the US. While I am aware that there are some scams but if you meet someone through an honest agency like I did. You will find there are a lot of very wonderful women who really want to meet some to share their life with. The main reason they look broad is because by population there are more women than men in Russia and alcohol is a problem.
While there is no 100% garentee the relationship will work but
meeting some one on line does have a lot of advantages because you have to learn to communicate for the relationship to work past emails and phone calls.
We spent 6 months getting to know each other before we every met.Also, the process is going to at least 6 months to bring her over so we will have known each other for over a year before she gets here.
By the way the first person I met who had a Russian wife was a pharmacist. When I was at the airport to go to Russia I met this man whose fiancee was coming here from Russia. He was an attorney. So the men that are marrying Russian women are not loosers. I make a very good living and while I may not be considered a prince I am not the frog either. I have tried meeting someone locally this was not my first choice. I do not work in an office enviroment and I live in a small town so meeting someone has been difficult. Plus my job requires a fair amount of traveling.
So why would anyone think less of two people if they are happy and love each other. Would you have the same opinion if his wife was from England and they met on line? We live in a modern world and the Internet has made it possible for people far away to find each other.
2007-02-20 15:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by eimmahs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are in love there would be no reason to think less of him. Russians are people and most of them have grown up the hard way. They usually work very hard and are great parents.
One thing I need to mention is that I hope this person is going through an agency to find this bride. There are many scams going on over the internet, but men usually write the letters and the women make phone calls. They all ask for money. How do I know? I learned the hard way by sending $2800.00 to a bunch of crooks! I found out when I went to the airport and drove home alone. There are plenty of sites on the net that will prove what I say is true. If this person is for real, your friend/brother/coworker should be treated as always....
2007-02-20 14:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Keep it Simple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think he was nuts! There are a lot of problems with that whole Russian Bride trade. Sometimes the women are being forced into doing that so they can take the man's money and send it back to their shylock. The whole thing is just way too shady.
Online MEETINGS that become matches are okay I guess, but marrying someone you've never met in person is just stupid. It's hard enough to make a go of marriage when you DO know each other well.
2007-02-20 14:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Online matchmaking worked for me, though it was local. I'd say, everybody has to live their own life - what works for someone may not work for the next guy. With the current divorce rate in North America, I doubt you could do any worse by marrying a bride from the internet. You know in your heart what you want - don't let what anyone else thinks change that.
2007-02-20 14:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Spiderman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I knew someone who married a russian mail order bride he found online, I wouldn't think anything less of him. That is his choice and I would respect that. Personally I wouldn't do that, but if he did that would be fine with me.
2016-05-24 00:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not opposed to online matchmaking, but marriage is a commitment... He's probably doing it because he thinks he needs a relationship right now.
2007-02-20 14:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by hoboace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if i would think "less" of him, but I definetly don't agree. Online matchmaking is a waste of time, and doesn't work. You will never meet the person you are meant for online. If they only way you were to meet is online, you weren't meant to be together. Let nature takes its course and find your true love. PLEASE try to convince him otherwise! It will end up in heartbreak and disappointment!
2007-02-20 14:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be a good friend and offer advice when asked. I'd be leary of meeting a "wife" online. That's not to say online dating doesn't work.
2007-02-20 14:27:52 · answer #8 · answered by m k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, why must it be russian??? That is a mail order bride service, thats all.
2007-02-20 14:26:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know two guys that have Russian wives....They are ok but definitely need some help w/ the American culture...
I don't know why guys can't just stick to American women.
2007-02-20 14:24:14 · answer #10 · answered by freckles1063 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋