Comments on: Why Sex Is The First Real Connection In Foreign Relationships

By: Shreya

Shreya — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:04:52 +0000

“If there’s any upside, the breakup seems to hurt less when you have an expiration date, and I’m glad he’s still in my life as a friend.” – Amen.

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By: ManilaMan

ManilaMan — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:49:57 +0000

I love the intro. Yes dating in asia is more difficult as a foreigner, with all the prying eyes lol.

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By: MJZ

MJZ — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:19:05 +0000

I dated a fellow teacher when I lived in China last year (I'm American, he was Irish). We knew from the beginning we'd break up when our contracts ended (just last month), and even though it still hurts, I'm incredibly glad I went for it. He treated me better than any boyfriend I've ever had, and I gained so much from the experience; I would do it all again in a heartbeat.
If there's any upside, the breakup seems to hurt less when you have an expiration date, and I'm glad he's still in my life as a friend.

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By: 4367

4367 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:21:13 +0000

I lived in Thailand for 12 years. It took me 10 years to learn Thai. I'm married now to my Thai wife for 20 years. We have 3 daughters. I would not trade her for any other woman. Yes, there are cultural differences and misunderstandings but we have always been able to work through them.

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By: How Attract Women

How Attract Women — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:51:20 +0000

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By: Martin

Martin — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:32:04 +0000

And I'm on the other side, saying yes, they can last, but you need to be aware of your positions and situations at all times. I just stopped dating a Canadian I met at college, since I couldn't afford going on compared to going back to Europe with free universities and all… I really wanted it to work, and I thought it would… but in the end, it was too much of a hassle for what we got from it, and seeing as that it was both of ours first "real" relationship it was extra complicated. I suppose where I'm going is that sometimes it works and sometimes not, and it can be extra complicated because of distance, cultural barriers and whatnot, but in the end it's about you and the other person and if you feel strongly enough for each other, you can make it work – but you have to be aware of the challenges you'll inevitably face in an intercontinental or -national relationship. I believe it can work out, but it's not easy. Then again, I had fun – that wasn't the issue. Who knows, maybe we'll meet other people? It tends to sort itself out. 2cents paid

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By: Helena

Helena — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:20:17 +0000

Don't shush Italians…. they do not like to be shushed.

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By: Erin Granat

Erin Granat — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:45:59 +0000

I went to Australia to spend Christmas with a guy I met in Mexico. I went to New Zealand to live with a guy I met in Australia. And so on and so on. I declare that I am a foreign relationship junkie. There is just something so satisfying about making it work. And so bittersweet when it doesn't. I've experienced both happening and wouldn't take any of it back. In fact:
http://matadorabroad.com/reasons-to-fall-in-love-...

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