Foreign Wife Happy Life

In today's episode I talk with sociology professor Dr Julia Meszaros. Dr Meszaros and I discuss the common stereotypes that surround international dating. She also shares about her work with the international dating industry. Dr Meszaros has shadowed several romance tours on three different continents and has published multiple articles on the subject of international dating.

In today's episode I interview Alvie, a customer service rep from the site Christian Filipina (the largest Christian dating site in the Philippines). We talk about Filipino culture, Christianity's place in the dating scene there, and of course the ins and outs of using Christian Filipina to make meaningful connections with sincere family-oriented women in the Philippines.

In the blogosphere you may have heard the terms red bill, blue pill, or even black pill. Each one represents a worldview that profoundly affects how a man sees marriage and family. In this episode I talk with Bob V from Love Beyond the Sea about his personal journey through these different worldviews and how he eventually came to a new alternative which he calls the brown pill.

Today we finished out our series on Ukraine and talk about money and the role it plays while dating. We cover the cultural norms of what a man is expected to pay while on a date with a woman in Ukraine. We also discuss how the role of money changes from a dating relationship to a marriage one. We also had a surprise guest come join for the last question in today's episode! (Hint: she's been on our show before!)

This is our third episode in our four part Ukrainian Perspective series. Today we sit down with our Ukrainian women panel and talk about age gaps. What is considered a normal age gap while dating in Ukraine? What should an older man's expectations be if he's looking for a serious relationship? What pros or cons do men not normally think of when it comes to having an age gap with their partner? We discuss all this and more!

In the second part of our four part Ukrainian Perspective series, we discuss the role of home and family in Ukrainian culture. I interview our expert panel of Ukrainian ladies as we discuss topics on traditional values, the expectations of men and women in the home, the implications of children from past relationships, divorce, and much more!

In this episode I interview a expert panel of Ukrainian women as we discuss the role of love and physical intimacy in a relationship. We answer some of the common questions men have about the topic, as we also touch on some topics that men want to know about but may be too shy to ask.

In this episode I share an interview I did with Taya, a young Ukrainian girl who runs a Youtube channel on Ukrainian culture, gives official tours of Ukrainian cities, and is even starting her own dating agency. In our interview we talk about common stereotypes of Ukrainian women. We also talk a great deal about the differences between the dating culture in the West and in Ukraine.

Are the Brazilian stereotypes of being overly warm and sexual true? Find out in this episode! Today I share an interview with Josh Plotkin from BrazilianGringo.com. Josh is a Portuguese-speaking American expat living in Brazil. We discuss the need to know travel information for visiting or living in Brazil. We also talk about other local features such as the food and lifestyle. Finally we talk a lot about Brazilian culture, and some of the things that set it apart from the West.

In this episode I interview Reekay from Life Beyond The Sea. Reekay is a long time American expat living in the Philippines, and is well known for his website and Youtube channel on everything related to living there. In this interview we take an in-depth look at what the dating scene is like for foreign guys who visit and live in the Philippines.

In this episode I interview Nika Minchenko, the founder of RU-Land Club, an online school for learning Russian as a second language. We talk about some of the difficulties native English speakers face when learning Russian. We also discuss how much Russian you really need in order to effectively date in a Russian speaking country. Finally we talk about some practical tips for anyone interested in learning the language.

In this episode I talk with Mark Edward Davis, the co founder and CEO of Dream Connections. Dream Connects offers romance tours in Ukraine, Colombia, and Thailand for men who are looking for a serious relationship overseas. Mark shares some of his personal journey in international dating, and how he met his Ukrainian wife. We also talk about how the tours work and how they are designed to help cultivate serious relationships. Mark also shares some advice for guys looking to date abroad.

In this episode I interview Galina Pinchuk, the CEO of the marriage agency Lady From Belarus. She talks about the history of her agency, and their unique approach to international dating. She also goes into detail about Belarusian culture and gives some useful tips for men interested in dating Belarusian women.

In this episode I interview Olga Reznikova, a well known Ukrainian Youtuber who is known for her videos on Ukraine and Ukrainian culture. We talk about her native country and answer a lot of the most common questions foreigners have about Ukraine including topics like travel, lifestyle, culture, women and much more!

In this episode I interview James, an American man who lives in the USA, and has been happily married to a Thai woman (Rose) for over 6 years. In our interview he shares his story and experience dating overseas. He also shares some great advice on how to find and connect with genuine ladies in Thailand!

In today's episode I interview Michael Mordinson, the manager of Mordinson marriage agency in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The Mordinson Agency really has an honest and down to earth mom and pop feel to it that distinguishes it from other agencies. Michael discusses why that is, as he goes into detail about how the agency works to connect men from around the globe with ladies in Kharkiv. He also answers some questions about Kharkiv as a city, and gives some valuable advice to men who are looking for love abroad.

In today's episode I interview Svetlana Mukha, the founder and lead matchmaker for Diolli.com. Diolli specializes in connecting foreign men from around the world with local ladies in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Svetlana shares the story behind the agency, and also discusses the process her agency uses to match its clients. This was a great interview, and there's a lot to learn if you're interested in dating women in Ukraine!

In this episode I talk about three probing questions a man should ask himself before looking for a serious relationship overseas. Honestly answering these 3 questions can save you a lot of headache, heartache, and even money!

In this episode I interview Bob from Lincoln, Nebraska who met his now wife while using an international dating site and married her in the Philippines just 7 weeks later. We talk about how and why he and his now wife felt comfortable with such a short period between meeting and marrying. We also talk about what his life is like now with his wife of nearly 3 years.

In this episode I take an in depth look at the most common types of scams in the international dating scene (both online and off). I also discuss how these scams work and how to spot red flags and avoid them altogether.

In this episode I cover the basics of international dating: what it is and what it isn't. I I also cover common misconceptions around the topic, and discuss the ins and outs of the most common ways men look for serious relationships overseas.

This is the prequel episode of the podcast where I introduce myself and talk about why I created Foreign Wife Happy Life. I'll also talk a little about my vision for the podcast as it grows.