Clint,
Welcome to the RWPimer!
Bear in mind that I will speak frankly.
Your age is a bit on the young side in comparison to the typical WM that is seriously interested in RW. This will not be a problem if you're mature and financially stable. If you had a previous long standing relationship or marriage, this is always a plus. Also, a job where one doesn’t have to travel a lot will help.
Just stating the facts, I didn’t go to Russia blindly. I did a lot of homework before going, however in hindsight, that was not enough the first time around. Actually all the preparation in the world can't prepare one for the realities of meeting a RW.
In general, traveling with a friend is not necessary. It may be viewed poorly by the RW in that you are not your own man. It depends on the situation and how you explain this 5th wheel.
I’m used to dealing with people from other cultures where there is no shared language. For me, to go to another country and communicate through an interpreter was almost natural for me. It was more of a distraction to the RW. Many RW don't like to share their private life with others that don't belong in it. Some RW find the interpreters as allies and grow to be good friends, which can become another problem of sorts.
Many RW are open to new cultures and nationalities. At the same time they are essentially a mono-culture. Put it another way… they are curious about people that are different than themselves, however many may not be up to living with that. It is just like in the States… each RW has a preference. It is your job to find out what that is and generally they will answer you bluntly about it if you ask.
If you want to know how I found my wife, just read this site. Perhaps all is not written here in a step-by-step format, however you should be able to get a good handle on my approach. If there are some holes that you can’t make out… feel free to ask.
Good Luck,
Ronin
Last edited on Friday October 17th, 2008 08:16 pm by ronin1
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