Being in a relationship with someone is not easy. Things become more complicated when you start dating a person from a different country with a different cultural background. If you are not careful, constant miscommunication and unsolicited judgments from people might become a part of your life. So, if you are dating a foreigner, you need to put in some effort to make it work. Here are some tips that might help.
Ø Avoid Scammers
When you are exploring the dating pool for
people in another country for some excitement, make sure that you check that
the account is authentic. It will help you avoid dating a scammer or a fraud
who is just after your money. Only develop a relationship with someone who
wants to visit you or is open to you visiting them. If they resist visits,
consider it a red flag and back out.
Ø Ensure Proper Communication
In a long-distance relationship or any
relationship, you need to ensure proper communication with your partner and
clean up any miscommunication as soon as you can. Small miscommunications,
if left unclarified, can lead to huge communication gaps later on.
Ø Understand Their Culture
Cultural differences can be troublesome for
some people, but they can be a huge advantage in dating a foreigner. If you
want the latter for yourself, make sure that you take the time to understand
their culture and learn its best aspects. You can also try their cuisine and
surprise them with a dish that reminds them of their home now and then.
Ø Find Common Ground
Dating a foreigner will lead to a
relationship only when you have common ground. Otherwise, it might just be
another fling. It would help if you made an effort to find things you are
interested in and grow the list of such things. For instance, you can start
with commonly popular stuff like music concerts or plays (if you both like
them) and take it from there.
Ø Don’t Try to Change Them
When you choose to date a foreigner, you decide
that you need to stick. Don’t ever try to change who they are to make them more
like them. Remember, everyone is unique and having an open mind is essential to
making things work.
Ø Time Factor
If your partner is in your country for a
specific period, like until they finish an educational course or a job-related
project, you need to ensure that you talk about that. One of you might expect
the relationship to continue after the said period, while the other might want
to end things on a happier note. Again, focus on clear communication and lay out your expectations in the open.
Ø Learn their Language
If you are pretty serious about the
relationship and want communication carriers to go away, you can try learning
their language. You don’t need to learn the entire language, but a few
words (like thank you, I love you, etc.) can go a long way to strengthening your
relationship. Plus, it’s fun!
Sources:
https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/relationships/what-you-need-to-know-before-dating-a-foreigner/
https://freetipsquickly.com/dating-a-foreigner-what-to-expect-in-a-multicultural-relationship/
https://www.brandeis.edu/abroad/resources/identity-culture/dating-relationships-boundaries.html