... in response to The problem is, posted by thesearch on Dec 6, 2001Search,
You said, "For example, Jimmy says that women who would not give him the time of day in the USA are very interested in him when he is Ukraine. Clearly these women are compromising in what they require in a man in a way that they would not if they were here in the USA."
Sorry, but you cannot automaticlly assume that it is Jimmy's wallet alone that is the attraction. RW (right or wrong) have a few other qualities that they give us American men credit for. Being faithful, treating women well, being good fathers, being good lovers as well as being good providers for our families (not necessarily being lavished with luxuries). If you look at that list, we have a lot going for us before you throw in the good ol USA.
How do you know if your RW is of good character? Get to know her and know her well. I agree that anyone that jumps into the fire after a couple of meetings with ANY woman better be a darn good gambler, because that is what he is doing (and so is she). When you get to know someone well, their future actions can be better anticipated. How does she treat you? Is it for real? Or a suck-up? How does she treat others? (waitresses, bellboys, her friends, her family) What does she say about ex-boyfriends (husbands)? Is she selfish? Does she talk too much about herself? Does she insist on eating at only very good restaurants or is she happy to eat cheap (or cook for you)? Is her conversation about material things? (clothes, cars, trips, jewelery) Or is she more interested in YOUR character?
Russian women ARE women! Use everything you have learned about AW and then apply that to Russian women. If you havn't learned much about women in general, then roll the dice. If you have good "women skills" here, you will do well in Russia. It isn't brain surgery, just common sense. It takes time to know anyone, RW are no exception.
KenC
