An Introduction

Hello all, I just joined the forum. I thought I should explain who I am before I participate in the debate.

I am 43, divorced with one 17 year old daughter. In my 20’s I lived in Germany for two years. I traveled, experienced the European culture. Even dated a woman who was half German. What a joy it is to travel with someone who knows her country.

So why am I here? Well, looking for my soul mate would be one way of putting it. Since that is a little cliche’ I will express it in another way. I have had a very hard time finding what I want in a woman in America. I am sure most of you will agree that women here are usually not brought up to be womanly. I will admit my daughter is an example, as is my ex. Our girls have been brought up with society scoffing at women who take pride in their appearance, homes, and families. So I am here trying to determine if it is worth the risk and expense to win the heart of a foreign born lady.

I am an engineer and a life long learner. With the exception of an occasional spelling mistake I am a smart guy. You can expect me to post what I know to be true, regardless of contrary opinions. My hope is that I can learn from you..

And I am very self assured, so if you think I am full of <stuff> tell me. I can back up what I believe, and I am beyond the point anything said in a forum will ruin my day. Brian

welcome and best wishes for finding someone...

Thanks! You seem like one of the veterans here is there a way to send a private message to other members on the board?

No, not that I have been able to find... only to the ladies. I once suggested that they link the our posts to our profiles, but they haven''t done that either : (

Howdy Brian. and welcome. It is well worth the time and effort that you will have to put here if you want to find someone. I know I found my Lady here, Tanechka and I have been corresponding for the past 6 weeks first in Yahoo chat and then Skype. And a word to the wise..if you don't have Skype get it! a 20$ pair of headphones and a microphone is all it takes. Skype is free and you can communicate with your lady absolutely free to both of you. You won't believe what it feels like when you first her her voice and accent! you mentioned something about how women were raised. My Tatyana (Tanechka to me) is the stereotypical Russian woman. She balances a career with taking care of her mother and still believes in the Man being the head of the household and the woman should be obedient. (although her opinion should be heard!) And the man having the final say. You are in for quite an adventure my friend. Treat them with respect go slow and you will find the rewards well worth while. mightydog

I second mightydogs suggestion to download Skype - it is a must, and allot of fun. The only drawback is the time zone difference - be prepared to lose some sleep! Another suggestion is bookmark the "promt" website - it translates entire web pages. If you visit loversplanet.ru, via the promt webpage, you can read the forums for the ladies - very entertaining reading
from the perspective of the ladies...

As for the women on the site: 5 Stars, Blue Ribbon, whatever you want to call it, the majority of ladies here are wonderful, educated, modest - although I suspect a few ringers are out there to waste some of your alotted contacts - unless I have been hotlisted only to be ignored when I wrote to them. I have learned to trust my intuition is that regard.

All in all I give this site an excellent rating - I have met several interesting ladies which have made my time here very much worthwhile. Good luck in your search, I can practically guarantee you will meet someone here.

Thanks for the tips guys. I am in the process of moving but I will get Skype up and running as soon as I can. I think I am going to be happy here, I have had some contact so far and it seems promising. I took your advice and looked at the womens forum. Wow. And that's all I will say.

"I took your advice and looked at the womens forum. Wow. And that's all I will say. "

lol. My thought exactly when I first read them. These ladies are sharp, pull no punches, and make no bones about it. My favorite is the one with the cigarette hanging out of her mouth. Her sarcastic wit is usually dead on target.