Online dating and matchmaking practices have built up impressive lore and myths of their own. Some of these ideas and gossip are outdated and ridiculous, and some have a grain of truth in them. But how to differentiate between the two, particularly when you try to find a wife on the opposite side of the world? To be perfectly clear, we are talking about finding a Slavic bride and tying the knot with her in hope of a ‘happily ever after.’
Women from Ukraine, Russia, and Poland looking for foreign husbands are known to be strikingly beautiful. But that’s probably the only reliable data that you can find on the web about them. Who are these mysterious women? What do they want? What are their life plans and how do they see the world? Will you be compatible in everyday life, after all?
Well, to dismiss your fears and mitigate your struggle, we’ve decided to find and organize actual facts about the Slavic ladies that truly reflect their character and hopes. Yes, all people are different, but the culture we live in makes an imprint on us and gives us some common traits. So, yes, there are some typical features that you should know about, and no, they won’t stand in the way of your marital happiness with a Ukrainian or Polish woman.
What you should really know about Slavic brides:
Slavic brides are not into the overstretched and vague relationship configurations like ‘seeing each other but not dating,’ ‘open relationships,’ ‘considering the options,’ ‘looking for the best match,’ etc. If you plan to marry, go ahead and propose. They won’t wait till you finally decide to settle in some remote future after you’ve built a career.
They are practical in many aspects. They are rational, well-prepared for life, and will be excellent partners.
They are prudent (sometimes overly prudent). If you think you know everything about coupons, discounts, and bargains, think twice. Ladies from Slavic countries can always teach you a thing or two on how to save money without feeling or looking stingy.
They may not be aware of housing laws and codes that regulate daily life. Laws around what and where to build and how to use their own house and surrounding territory are much more relaxed in Eastern and Central Europe than they are in the USA. So yes, you may need to explain why it’s necessary to keep the front lawn always manicured and what are zoning codes.
All women from Slavic countries know the basics of housekeeping. These basics are enough to make the household function properly. If you will lend them a hand, you will be a true hero in their eyes.
They know how to cook, but their traditional cuisine may look a bit weird to you – yet many traditional Slavic dishes are really good. So be ready to find something strange on your plate, but try it nevertheless – it will be delicious.
They are not fans of fast food and will discourage you from eating it regularly. Yes, there will be regular bickering over the French fries for every meal.
These women are really caring. To some, it may look like controlling behavior, but it is care as they know it – doing everything to make people around comfortable. If you want a more balanced approach, you’ll have to talk it through.
They do value the family and good spousal relationships.
Good moms. Yes, really. Slavic women make excellent mothers.
They are very protective of their kids. Not like Asian ‘tiger moms,’ but rather in a truly motherly way. It’s an amazing quality to have in your wife.
Dues to cultural norms, they have close ties with their extended families, and most probably they will try to bring the closest family members to your country later on. You’ll have to negotiate how it will happen and where they will live if you two come to an agreement on this point.
They are beautiful and pay attention to their looks. They dress up for any outing, even for grocery shopping. Whether it’s good or bad – it’s up to you to decide.
They prefer a more dressy clothing style than you may expect to see during the day (some may think, too dressy). Either you accept it, or you accept it. No pun intended. They may acquire a taste for more casual clothes, but it may never happen as well.
They love wearing shoes on high heels (not necessarily stilettoes) because they believe it makes them look more slender and feminine. We bet, this is one of the reasons you want a Slavic bride, so why not?
They will be satisfied with a regular salary job, a grand career is not too appealing to them. If you want a lady boss, look elsewhere.
These women are not extremely ambitious and not on the workaholic side. They have the general European approach to work, where a job is only one of the components of life and is not supposed to consume all your time and mind. It may also be a source of arguments because they will expect you to spend more time with the family.
They will rely on their husbands to be the main breadwinners. No need to become a millionaire, but these ladies want a foreign husband as a guarantee of a predictable and secure future, and they will see you as a key person to ensure it.
In exchange, they won’t try to assert themselves aggressively in relationships, being warm and compassionate instead. That’s one of the biggest advantages of getting Slavic wives that can overweight all imaginary or real disadvantages.
They will seriously take the duty of being ‘muses’ in your career or job, making it easier for you to reach new heights (for the sake of the family, of course).
They will definitely be shocked by the multiculturalism in the USA, and they will need time to adapt. But these women are friendly and easy-going, so it won’t be a big problem.
They may demand going to a particular resort during vacations because it is ‘trending,’ but it’s the new normal of the TikTok age.
They may expect expensive gifts, but only at the beginning of your dating. When you share a common budget, they will plan the spending up to the last dollar.
They are often portrayed as gold-diggers or money hunters, but they are actually not. Slavic ladies are usually more generous and unselfish than their European or American counterparts.
Their skills in English are usually basic, and it will take some time for them to improve it.
Younger women are very open to an adventurous life and active exploration, just make clear what kinds of adventures you prefer. Rodeos or extreme desert races are also easy little fun to some, mind you.
These women may hit the gym to maintain good shape, but they are not big fans of sports, like you may expect American women to be. So you may have to enjoy the baseball game with your buddies instead.
It seems we have covered all areas of life that you may share with your Slavic bride. Some facts are great, and some may disappoint or surprise you, but that’s life. All in all, Slavic ladies are the best wives you can imagine, so it’s worth spending some time on dating sites and wooing a nice lady. As a result, you’ll win a jackpot of your life in the person of a sweet and warm wifey, a perfect mother, and a friend through good and bad times.
Kenneth O'Riley – a relationship coach and psychologist based in Montreal, Canada. Besides a huge experience of working with couples and singles, Kenneth can share knowledge about Slavic women and the peculiarities of dating ladies from Ukraine and Russia. Our author has Ukrainian origin and lived in Kyiv, Ukraine, for 10 years. Such experience allows us to call him a real expert in Slavic girls and share working tips with you.
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