You Know You Are Dating A Russian When...

Are you eager to know if you are really dating a Russian? Or you are just interested to know if the naysayers about them are real or a hoax.

Not all Russians throw themselves to whoever has money. They only marry a person whom they like. You might consider yourself very lucky if you were able to date a Russian.

Russians prioritize their appearance.

There is no such thing as an old-fashioned Russian woman.

They takes her appearance seriously. The way they dress is part of their self-expression. A proper set of clothes, shoes, accessories, and bags are an integral part of who they are. You cannot take that away from them.

Expect that every time you are out with your Russian partner, their outfit will always be on point. Though not all of them can spend an extra dime in beauty products and clothes, Russians will always find ways on how to look good in a tight budget.

For men, Russian women want a guy who makes the plan on a date.

You should be an assertive and organized person if you are dating a Russian. For them, if you ask them on a date and you made a reservation to any places you want to visit, it means you make an effort to go out with her.

You are not able to come and pick up your Russian date unless you have a plan on what to do and where to go. They don’t have any problem with following you as long as you are organized and ready for everything. A Russian Woman is used to a man who leads the date and relationship.

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Russians are traditional.

Russians are very traditional. Russian women would love to date a man who opens the car door for her, pull the chair for her every time she sits, and carry her things. You should carry all her bags no matter which one is heavier. They should carry nothing except for her purse.

For a Russian man, they prefer their dates to be conservative, one who acts like a lady, and someone who understands customs and traditions.

They will support you with everything.

Even though your Russian partner doesn’t even understand what you are watching or doing, they will still support you no matter what. They will go out with you in watching a baseball game, motor racing, and basketball games. Russians believe that by being supportive with your partner will make your relationship stronger.

They are emotional.

Russian women are crybabies. They get sad easily every time they saw something that could break their hearts. Russian ladies are fond of different kinds of dramas especially Russian dramas. They get emotional whatever the genre of the drama is as long as there is a striking moment that hits their emotional capacity.

They are caring.

Russians were already taught by their parents on how to cook Russian dishes. So that when they grow up they will be able to feed their family with delicious meals.

In Russia, women are more desirable when they are good at cooking. She will not let you starve by serving you all her authentic dishes such as Blinchiki, Pelmeni, etc. Russians are used to serving food to guests who visit them, even if it’s just for a short while.

They usually need time to open up.

A lot of foreigners are worried that when they date a Russian , they are not getting the confirmation of their interest just because they don’t show it. You should know that their behavior doesn’t reflect their feelings for you.

Don’t lose hope! They needs more time in expressing their feelings. On the bright side, If your Russian date says yes to dates or meetings, it means they are interested in you.

Russians aren’t into public displays of affection.

Holding hands, or being close is okay, but it should be nothing more than that. Russian are not the same as Westerners were being affectionate in public is something natural.

a meme about public display of affection

If you happened to visit Russia, it is unlikely for you to see a Russian couple showing their affection in public. They just find it unpleasant and wrong.

They are family-oriented.

No matter how old or young a Russian might be, they still have a strong relationship with their family. When you reached 6 months of dating, prepare to be introduced to the family. Make sure you know how to deal with their family if your goal is to settle down with them.

When they are still in middle school, Russians are taught by their teachers to respect their mother and father and their purpose is to have a family of their own.

Russians grew up with a dream of building a stable family in the future. Whether they are from a rich or poor family, their goal is to make a family.

So are you really dating a Russian?

If all the points above matched the person you are dating right now, then they’re definitely Russian!

No matter what traits or personality a Russian person has, if you love them, you will always compromise with them. It’s the only way you can make your relationship work.