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[hemingway]

Hello everyone. I am 46 years old, looking for a Russian woman 41-50. That should say something about my mindset. I personally think that is a great range. Thanks for the forum...

hemingway

[KenC]

Hemingway,
Welcome and make yourself better informed by reading the ten comandments and searching out all the features here at RWD.  What is your plan of action?  What have you done so far?
KenC

[hemingway]

Hi, Ken:
Thanks for the fast reply. So far, I have written several Russian women after posting a profile on a site. There is so much wrong information and advice on the internet about this topic, I decided to regroup after several weeks of letters. For some reason, I had trouble finding forums on the topic. The plan of action is to make a trip to Russia no later than May 2010, either for a meeting or as a tourist. I do not know an exact time on when  I will resume making new contacts. That depends on a few decisions I don't have enough information to make yet.

[KenC]

Hemingway,
Try reading the trip report section here for great info on what a trip can be like.  You stumbled upon the best message board on this subject on the Net.  Any questions you have, just post them in a new thread and ask.  There are so many helpful and experienced people here that you will have your questions answered in a flash.

One word of caution I might give is that some of your questions will be answered in many different ways.  Take the time to research the person answering as to what their experience might be.  Some members have a tendency to give advice in areas where they have yet to have any real "hands on" experience.  In those cases, your guess is as good as their's. 

Which site did you use?
KenC

[GregfromGa]

LOL, KenC, that is so funny and true. Let me just start by saying that if you plan to start writing to girls then you should also plan on getting on a plane much sooner than May 2010. I know you said that would be your latest but I'm just saying. There is much valuable information here and what KenC said is spot on as far as peoples experience is concerned. My only other question would be this. Are you financially able to undertake this endeavor? You need not be a millionare but you will need to be able to spend time there, spend money there,spend more time there to ensure you are not marrying the wrong crazy gal. They are all crazy.

[Vaughn]

...you will need to be able to spend time there, spend money there,spend more time there to ensure you are not marrying the wrong crazy gal.

And in the pursuit of the right crazy gal, it'd be advisable to step back and review your own
agenda: Why a Russian woman? How did you come to that conclusion? Are you bouncing back from
a recently ended relationship or marriage? What do you perceive about FSU ladies that makes them
so appealing that you'd travel halfway 'round the globe just to meet one?

[GregfromGa]

And in the pursuit of the right crazy gal, it'd be advisable to step back and review your own
agenda: Why a Russian woman? How did you come to that conclusion? Are you bouncing back from
a recently ended relationship or marriage? What do you perceive about FSU ladies that makes them
so appealing that you'd travel halfway 'round the globe just to meet one?

Maybe he's read how subservient they are as well as their staunch willingness to adapt to the different culture changes that she will endure while living in the states while abandoning all allegiance to the way things were done in her respective FSU country. Those are my favorite attributes that come to mind. That and the pretty face and great legs and absolutely no body fat. She's also the best mother I've ever known.

[Rina_G]

Hello everyone. I am 46 years old, looking for a Russian woman 41-50.
hemingway

Hi Hemingway
welcome.
I'm russian woman and if you want to ask any questions - please do it easy.
I'll answer with pleasure
Rina

[I/O]

Hemingway: Just something to ponder when making your plans. Which comes first, the chicken of the egg? Tell a RW you will be in Russia at xyz time and bet your balls will be nailed with "Why you want in Russia"? (and all the inferences that go with the question) Meet a RW on line and when the subject of meeting comes up (which it will), if you don't have a firm timeline (fairly soon), many will see you as not serious. Conundrum? Bet your life, as is almost every other part of this caper.

[hemingway]

Hi Hemingway
welcome.
I'm russian woman and if you want to ask any questions - please do it easy.
I'll answer with pleasure
Rina

Hello, Rina.  Thank you for that welcome.

[BC]

Hello everyone. I am 46 years old, looking for a Russian woman 41-50. That should say something about my mindset. I personally think that is a great range. Thanks for the forum...

hemingway

A very warm welcome hemingway.

Very refreshing to have someone aboard with realistic expectations!  I think you are off to a good start.

The often overlooked FAQ section also has a lot of good information to peek at.

Cheers@U

[hemingway]

A very warm welcome hemingway.

Very refreshing to have someone aboard with realistic expectations!  I think you are off to a good start.

The often overlooked FAQ section also has a lot of good information to peek at.

Cheers@U

A very warm thanks for the welcome, BC. Yes, I try to be reasonable.  It is great to see so many >5 married members here.

[hemingway]

And in the pursuit of the right crazy gal, it'd be advisable to step back and review your own
agenda: Why a Russian woman? How did you come to that conclusion? Are you bouncing back from
a recently ended relationship or marriage? What do you perceive about FSU ladies that makes them
so appealing that you'd travel halfway 'round the globe just to meet one?

I am not comfortable with Greg's "crazy" label, humor attempt or not, but that's just my personal preference. I have already been through several of the question sessions. I actually enjoy explaining my motivations to RW. The questions indicate that she's serious and she needs my answers to know I am serious. Fair enough. Thanks for the welcome and input.

[GoodOlBoy]

Hello Hemingway and welcome to RWD.

There are a lot of beautiful, smart and sincere RW in their 40's living in the FSU. 

I know, because I am married to one! 

Got any questions.......just ask.


GOB

[hemingway]

Hello Hemingway and welcome to RWD.

There are a lot of beautiful, smart and sincere RW in their 40's living in the FSU. 

I know, because I am married to one! 

Got any questions.......just ask.


GOB

Thank you. I will.

[GregfromGa]

I am not comfortable with Greg's "crazy" label, humor attempt or not, but that's just my personal preference. I have already been through several of the question sessions. I actually enjoy explaining my motivations to RW. The questions indicate that she's serious and she needs my answers to know I am serious. Fair enough. Thanks for the welcome and input.

I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable,but just know that that this bit of free solicited info is out there and you can always refer back to this post once you get past the initial letter writing stage. I personally believe that there's not many women over there that would be willing to hang around and not check out other options when you tell her you'll hopefully be there by May 2010. Some might, but not a girl you met on an agency website. If you don't mind, What kinds of questions is she asking you that leads you to believe that's she's serious.

[GregfromGa]

Did I say something wrong?  I'm starting to feel like Himmler's ghost here.

[Shadow]

Greg you are mostly right in your assesment.
However what hemmingway would need to explain is not only that his trip is not before May 2010, but also when his next trip and the one after that are going to be.
If one trip a year is his limit, regardless of the reason, I would advise him to use another way of finding a partner as traveling to the FSU.

[GregfromGa]

Greg you are mostly right in your assesment.
However what hemmingway would need to explain is not only that his trip is not before May 2010, but also when his next trip and the one after that are going to be.
If one trip a year is his limit, regardless of the reason, I would advise him to use another way of finding a partner as traveling to the FSU.

And the questions she's asking?  What about the questions? What about the answers to those questions and a few we throw in just for good measure? We're all here to help right? I know some of the questions might be a little personal but we're just trying to save the guy's ass from getting in a sling.