There’s no denying that Ukraine is one of the poorest countries in all of Europe. Between the fall of the Soviet Union, corruption, and ridiculous bureaucracy, the nation has been kept down for decades. Of course, this causes many people to wish to leave their home country behind. Interestingly enough, many people still manage to get by in a way that rivals many families in the United States and other Western nations. Ukraine is definitely poor, but there’s plenty good reason to question the official numbers in regards to just how poor it really is. Today, we’re discussing this paradoxical situation, specifically, what is the truth about the average salary in Ukraine.
What Is The Average Salary in Ukraine?
According to the “official” numbers, $451 per month.
As of October 2019, the average salary is roughly ₴10679.00, which translates to $451. This is all while the country has roughly 7% unemployment and an average retirement age of 60 for men, and 58 for women.
All in all, the country is in pretty bad financial shape.
Here’s why…
Why The Average Salary in Ukraine Low?
Phew, where to start with a question like this!
Ukraine was once a part of the Soviet Union, or USSR. To make a long story short, this was a massive nation that existed for 69 years that practiced an ideology known as Communism. This meant that all of the nation’s resources, including: labor, material goods and natural resources were controlled by the federal government, and everyone was given access to the same level of affluence.
In other words, they created a classless society that did away with the use of money. In 1991, this grand ideological experiment finally failed, and all nations that were a part of the USSR have been tasked with rebuilding their economies from scratch.
Some countries, such as Poland or Estonia, have done remarkably well at transitioning from a centrally planned economy to a free market. Others, like Ukraine, Serbia and Georgia, have struggled immensely.
As a result, joblessness remains high, most people lack the capital to start businesses, and economic progress is stalled.
As a result, few good jobs exist, and salaries remain extraordinarily low.
Then again, while this is undeniably bad for the average person living in Ukraine, it makes the former Soviet Union a hotspot for anybody with a mobile income stream.
Is The Number Accurate?
It is important to recognize that while the average salary in Ukraine is certainly quite low, one must also remember that this is just the money that the government “knows” about.
In reality, many people are being paid “under the table” or in cash so that it is not reported to the Ukrainian government. Therefore, this income is not taxed in such a way that someone’s salary is reduced even more.
Generally speaking, people in Ukraine do not trust the government or the banking system. Any logical person would not.
As such, most of the population hiding money will largely reduce the official numbers. Arrangements like this are extremely common in Ukraine, mostly due to the fact that they lack an IRS-type institution that will effectively peruse people for tax evasion.
In reality, the official number may be a bit closer to $600 per month for some, and even $1000 for others. While many people shriek when they hear this, it’s important to remember that the majority of families in the former Soviet Union were given free apartments, many of which remain with them to this very day.
When you remove housing from your cost of living, it is entirely possible to live off of $600 a month in Ukraine. You may not be living like a king, but in many places, you would actually do just fine.
If anything, this should serve as a wakeup call that some golden opportunities exist in Ukraine for those willing to spend time there.
What This Means For You
Perhaps the largest misconception that exists in regards to living in Ukraine (or any foreign country, for that matter), is that if you live in a poor country, you are automatically poor as well.
This is a massive oversimplification. It is entirely true that the most average Ukrainian lives in poverty and may only make $450 per month. But, it is also important to note that even making a meager online salary in dollars, pounds or euros will automatically put you into the top 1% of the nation’s earners.
Think about it…if the average salary is under $400 per month, and you’re making $1,500 per month, you’re a rich person.
The important distinction here is that, as an expat, you are most likely working online and earning an income that comes from outside of Ukraine. Generally speaking, you don’t go to Ukraine to try to get a job as a local would. Doing that puts you into the trap of earning something close to the nation’s average salary.
Live in Ukraine, Make Money Abroad
Herein lies the problem with people who choose to go abroad and work in a hostel, wait tables, or get a job teaching at a local English school. In reality, this is a terrible idea, and there are plenty of ways to leverage yourself to make money online as opposed to subjecting yourself to the backbreaking labor of a developing country.
The sad fact of the matter is that the average salary in Ukraine being low is awful for those who work domestically, and honestly quite good for those working remotely.
In other words, you essentially stand to benefit from the lackluster economic situation in the country. As someone who is still getting in on the country while it is “hot,” you are able to move there easily, save loads of money by enjoying a low cost of living and paying significantly less in US income tax if you are American.
This is why you will often see young guys with questionable sources of income driving Mercedes G-Wagons around in Ukraine. Everything else in the country is so cheap that they’re left with an abundance of cash if they make a decent wage by Western standards doing something illegal.
But of course, I’d never tell you to do that. Instead, I encourage you to flex your entrepreneurial muscles accordingly. Learn copywriting. Become an expert at coding. Do whatever you can to free yourself from the shackles of the 9-5! The benefits are huge.
Even if you’re working the most menial of online jobs, you can effectively stash away tens of thousands in extra income a year to the point where you have the opportunity to purchase real estate or invest in the stock market, retiring yourself early, and living a life of freedom.
What’s not to love? Try doing that in the USA!
Conclusion
There you have it! While Ukraine is certainly poor, it is not as poor as the official numbers say. Even still, it is a ridiculously inexpensive country to live in, highlighting what a golden opportunity it is for those looking for an international home base.
The only thing that’s better than the many financial benefits that exist in Ukraine are, of course, its women. If you’re interested in meeting Ukrainian women, check out this website!
There exists a common stereotype in the Ukrainian dating sphere of an older man dating a much younger woman. While situations like this are somewhat common, and far more socially acceptable than in the West, there exists another side to the coin here as well. Many men want to date a Ukrainian woman who’s closer to their own age, or they just like their girls a little bit older. Today, we’re going to talk all about the wonders of dating mature Ukrainian women.
What Is A “Mature” Ukrainian Woman?
While the word “mature” is generally used to describe wisdom and adult decision-making abilities in English, this term is also used to describe an older woman when discussed in the context of dating.
Generally speaking, a mature woman is any lady who is over the age of 35.
While many men bemoan the female aging process, other men simply can’t get enough of older women. Perhaps they’re similarly aged men looking for someone they feel they can relate to, or young guys with a bit of a “MILF” fetish, there are plenty of older women to go around in Ukraine.
You cannot deny that older women have a certain beauty and grace about them that just does not exist in their youth. While a young woman may be sexy and fun, a mature lady is handsome, ravishing, and distinctive looking.
And, to be fair, a mature lady in Ukraine may have a very difficult time finding a nice man to date, let alone a husband.
In the past, we’ve mentioned how in Ukraine, we’ve mentioned how Ukrainian women far outnumber Ukrainian men. This is overwhelmingly due to a higher than normal male fatality rate that can be traced back to factors such as alcohol overconsumption, poor diets, and chronic illnesses amongst men.
Considering how a young girl in her peak years of beauty may struggle to find a nice man to date, you can only imagine how much more difficult it becomes as she gets older. In Ukraine, a stereotype exists that if a woman is still single over the age of 30, something must be wrong with her.
In reality, she may have been the victim of an abusive ex-husband, the victim of a tragic loss, or even just been tasked with caring for aging parents, preventing her from focusing on much else.
This, like many things in Ukraine, is highly unfortunate. The upside, however, is that if you’re into older women, Ukraine is nothing sort of a goldmine.
Why Date Mature Ukrainian Women?
While many men want nothing more than a hot, 20-something year old, some men have different tastes entirely. Some guys just grow out of the desire for a younger woman. It’s fun for a while, but with time, they start to desire women in a different age bracket with time.
Perhaps it’s a matter of looks alone, or rather just an older man wanting someone who matches “his speed,” there are plenty of reasons why a man may not want to date a young woman, and would prefer a mature lady instead.
Think about it…even the most “mature” 25 year old girl will still want to go out, see her friends, and do things that girls in the mid-20’s want to do. Young women often have an energy about them, wanting to go to social events, night clubs, movie premieres, and concerts that older men just don’t care to match.
As embarrassing as it is for many men over the age of 30 to admit, they’d rather be at home and in bed before 10:00PM, not out on the town like a younger lady may want to be.
Beyond a difference in energy levels, some men just want to date a woman that’s closer in age to them. Perhaps they have grand dreams of bringing their prospective girlfriend to their home country, and don’t feel comfortable with someone who is so much younger.
In either case, there are plenty of great reasons to consider dating a mature Ukrainian woman. In any case, it’s important to understand the profile of the average lady who fits this description.
The Profile of an Older Lady
As stated previously, a “mature” Ukrainian woman is almost always considered to be over the age of 35. As such, it’s important to consider that she may have somewhat more “baggage” than a younger woman who lacks life experience.
For starters, it’s important to realize that older women are far less interested in short flings and casual dating than young ladies. In Ukraine, women are acutely aware of the fact that their peak beauty takes place in their 20’s, and their looks slowly start to fade with each passing year after 30.
If she hasn’t had children yet, you can expect it to be a top priority of hers. After all, the chances of a woman having a healthy child over the age of 35 are far slimmer than if she were in her late 20’s.
And, on the other hand, you have women who already have children.
For example, a woman who is over the age of 35 is far more likely to have a child or two, an ex-husband, or even be a widow. This is the case in every country, though especially in a country like Ukraine where it is common for women to be married at a younger age than in the West.
Generally, if you’ve decided to date someone who’s well past their youth, you’re going to have to accept that she’s lived a life that took place before she met you.
While I’d always be highly skeptical of assuming responsibility for children who are not biologically yours, many older men are bringing children of their own into a situation as well. They understand the reality of dating as an older adult as opposed to a younger person.
Beyond her life circumstances, the good news is that Ukrainian women tend to age quite gracefully, maintaining a petite, feminine figure through their 40’s and 50’s far better than Western women.
On top of this, unlike many women in the West who will cut their hair short and begin to take on more masculine characteristics, mature Ukrainian women understand the importance of maintaining their femininity past their peak fertile years.
As such, you may be delighted to find that mature Ukrainian ladies appear to be 5-8 years younger than a woman of the same age in the West. As always, the quality of the girls you’re dealing with is going to be higher in Ukraine than in the West, no matter the age.
Once you understand what you’re getting into with dating a mature Ukrainian woman, you’re probably wondering how you can go about meeting one…
Your Guide To Meeting A Mature Ukrainian Woman
It is important to realize that the game of meeting a mature Ukrainian woman is vastly different from that of meeting young girls in their youthful prime.
It goes without saying that most “night game” options are off the table here. Generally speaking, most women past their late 20’s don’t care to hit the nightclub much anymore.
Furthermore, it’s not like most older Ukrainian ladies have an Instagram account or use Tinder, so I don’t see much good coming from apps like those. Plus, for older guys who have no interest in the latest tech fads, this stuff can be a total headache.
While you can totally meet mature Ukrainian women in person while in Ukraine, it can be difficult to tell who is married, and who is not. With most young girls, you can be assured that she may be uninvolved. With older women, however, the number of women in serious relationships is going to increase.
It is for this reason that I suggest you focus the majority of your efforts on meeting mature Ukrainian women online.
Go Online!
Online dating has unlocked a whole world of possibilities for people looking to meet women from overseas. Just ten years ago, meeting mature Ukrainian women would mean taking a trip overseas! Today, however, it couldn’t be easier.
If you’re interested in meeting mature Ukrainian women, I highly suggest you check out this website. On it, there is over 1,000,000 profiles of women from Russia, Ukraine, and other parts of Eastern Europe. Best of all, you can narrow down your choices in terms of the age of the women you’d like to search for by age. Now if that’s not efficiency, I don’t know what is!
With dating in the Western world looking bleaker than ever, many men have started to consider taking their romantic lives abroad. Between pink haired feminists, an obesity epidemic, and a generally adversarial climate between men and women, this should come as no surprise. The good news is that Eastern Europe remains a goldmine if you want to find a thin, feminine, beautiful woman for dating or even marriage. Today, we’re sharing 5 of our most unexpected tips for meeting hot Eastern European women.
Look Good, But Don’t Be Vain!
In 2020, there’s no excuse for looking like a slob. If you think you’re gonna rock up to Ukraine wearing shabby clothing and have girls chasing you through the streets of Kiev, you’re dead wrong.
That being said, while you can take this “overboard” in the United States and women won’t care, Eastern European women dislike this behavior.
Fixing your hair in a window, taking too long to get ready, and not wanting to get your hands dirty are all things that most Eastern European girls will refer to as “gay.” As such, I’d encourage you to be conscious of how you look. But, not to the point where it’s extremely noticeable.
I’ve made this mistake more than a few times, unfortunately. And, the hot Eastern European women I’ve dated have punished me for it.
Just recently, I had a girlfriend and her friend at my house. I had just come back from the gym, so I had to take a shower before we all went out on the town. I took about 30 minutes to get ready. I took my time in the shower, and both of them thought it was somewhat bizarre.
“What took you so long?” my girlfriend asked me.
“That’s how long girls take to get ready,” her friend said with a smile.
It was a slight neg on her part. I responded by simply saying “Yeah, it’s because I’m a girl. Can’t you tell by my big muscles?” At this point, I lifted up my sleeve flexed my arm, winking at both of them sarcastically.
They both smiled at each other, giggling like little girls.
If you haven’t already noticed, that was a test. I passed it with flying colors.
Learn To Pass Some Brutal Shit Tests
Let me start this off by saying I absolutely hate the term “shit test.”
It sounds gross, and is a misleading title. We can thank the internet for that!
A better alternative is to refer to them as “bullshit tests.” This title far better describes what is actually happening.
A bullshit test is when a woman does something that she knows upsets you deliberately, simply to see how you will react. She does this as a means of “testing” you, or seeing what you’re really made of.
In other words, it’s a test for how you are going to deal with her “bullshit.”
Women do this as a way of subconsciously reassessing the integrity of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s through these tests that men who fake the image of being a tough guy are found out. While you can parade around and talk about how you’re a strong, centered man, your true character will be revealed when a girl “tests” you.
Let’s look to the above example of when I took 30 minutes to get ready. Before this, I had just come back from the gym, and I told them to wait for me in the lobby of my apartment until I arrived home.
I didn’t care if they wanted to wait or not, and when we arrived at my apartment, I told the girl I was dating to do the dishes.
I was putting off the image of being a strong, self interested man who was happy to see the girls, but was more concerned with myself my daily activities than seeing them.
Counterintuitively, this is something that simultaneously can make a woman feel somewhat insecure, and yet also motivate her to want to please you buy doing things like washing your dishes.
Communication with women is largely subtextual. They are constantly analyzing your behaviors to see if they match your words. Unlike men (who often just listen to the words a woman says and ignore her actions), women are constantly on the lookout for incongruence, and guys who are fakers.
By telling the girls to wait for me and instructing one to do a small domestic chore, I was subtextually communicating to them that I’m not afraid of making them mad and them leaving. Therefore I must be a man with choices of other women to hang out with.
At the very least, it highlights that I’m confident that I can easily find other girls to hang out with, presumably those who would actually do the things I ask them to do. Lastly, it communicates that I’m therefore a man who other women have not hesitated to wait on and clean for in the past.
As a result, the girls wanted to throw a playful jab at me my insinuating I was being feminine, and therefore incongruent in my behaviors.
Now, let’s talk about how to pass these little games that women play.
Passing bullshit tests
Learning to pass bullshit tests is a lifelong skill that you will literally use until the day you die when interacting with women.
I used to method of “agree and amplify” to pass the above mentioned example. When doing this, you essentially agree with whatever negative character trait a person is insinuating about you, and then take it to the next level.
Essentially, I was saying “Fuck you. Look how incorrect you are because of how unmoved I am by your words.”
This throws people off, making them realize that their words generally have no impact on you, and that you are so confident and self assured that you are actually willing to self-deprecate (ever so slightly) to prove them wrong.
On the converse, imagine if I had meekly said “Guys need time to get ready too!” and shuffled away.
It would have confirmed her insinuating that my above actions were not indeed my genuine self. But, they are. Therefore, I passed.
Even in long term relationships in the USA, a woman will throw a test your way, just to see how well you handle it. This is not something that I believe women do consciously, but rather as a biological instinct to ensure you’re a strong man who can protect her from outside threats.
Develop an Iron Frame: Essential For Dating Hot Eastern European Women
Ahh yes, frame. Most of you are probably asking yourself “What is frame?” and for that reason, I’ll reference social psychologist Rollo Tomassi.
“In psych terms, frame is an often subconscious, mutually acknowledged personal narrative under which auspices people will be influenced. One’s capacity for personal decisions, choices for well-being, emotional investments, religious beliefs and political persuasions (amongst many others) are all influenced and biased by the psychological narrative ‘framework’ under which we are most apt to accept as normalcy.”
Frame is simple. In its most basic terms, the frame is held by the one is leading an interaction between two people. When you go to work, you enter the frame of your boss. At university, you are entering the frame of your professor. At the home of your parents, you are likely entering into the frame of your father. Or, in an imbalanced relationship, your mother.
The person in control of the frame is the individual who is deferred to, and who’s opinions are taken into account above those of others. It is he who “wears the pants” in the relationship who is in control of the frame.
Despite what a woman may say, unless she is truly the most hardline, intersectional feminist who has some serious control issues, women enjoy being in the frame of a man they respect.
Think of the common example of asking a girl “where do you want to go to eat?” She freezes up, being unable to come to a decision, and generally getting uncomfortable and weird.
Men who get upset at this do not understand the concept of frame.
This is exactly what happens when a woman feels she is forced to take control of the frame. As the man, you should already know where you’re going to eat. She’s lucky to be coming along.
Women enjoy believing that they are being “looked after” and that someone who is stronger, and therefore making the best possible decisions for them.
Notice how the concept of bullshit tests and frame don’t seem all that different from one another? It’s because they are not. In reality, passing bullshit tests highlights just how strong your frame really is.
In feminized, American society, women will deal with, and often even marry guys who they secretly believe are losers who can’t hold the frame. This leaves them sexually frustrated, and generally quite miserable, despite how “empowered” they may feel. Again, similar to bullshit tests, frame is not something that women are always psychologically conscious of, but you can bet your life that it’s still an all-important aspect of a successful relationship.
In Eastern Europe? You must train yourself to hold the frame. While you can certainly work on it and improve your skills as you start dating Eastern European women, this is one skill who’s importance can’t be denied.
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither will your ability to hold the frame.
To be totally upfront, my ability to hold the frame was less than stellar when I first came to Ukraine in 2011. But, as I began dating women who expected me to do so, I quickly adapted. I now find myself able to handle some of the feistiest women in Europe.
In the end, learning to establish frame, pass bullshit tests, and be willing to get your hands dirty will often lead you towards leaning in one particular direction on the political spectrum…
Develop right wing political beliefs
Now, I know this may sound weird to you, but hear me out…
Most people who live in Eastern Europe are on the political right wing. It goes without saying that things like gay marriage, multiculturalism, and this whole “transgender” thing are frowned upon in Eastern Europe.
While some young women (particularly those who are college aged and living in a large city) may have more progressive views, this is mostly not the case.
As a result, if you’re a man who is going on dates with Eastern European girls and talking about the virtues of open borders and feminism, she’s probably going to think something is wrong with you.
Now, if you meet a freaky feminist with pink hair that looks like fun, say whatever the hell you want. But overall, Eastern European culture is politically far right. You’re not doing your love life any favors by rebelling against it.
Remember: Eastern Europe is like how America was in the 1950’s. Picture the way your grandfather interacted with your grandmother when they were first meeting, or how Don Draper acts in the TV show Mad Men.
That’s what you’re going for in a situation like this.
Avoiding criticizing the local culture, but be realistic about what it is
Now, I know you’re probably thinking “Yeah duh,” in regards to saying anything negative about the local culture of a country you visit.
But, it’s important to realize that you still must be honest about what’s happening in the country.
For example, in a country like Ukraine, you look pretty silly if all you talk about is “how great everything is” and “how much you love it.”
Girls in these countries are not stupid. They realize that their country is economically depressed beyond belief and in bad shape. Deny this, and you look inauthentic at best. At worst, you look oblivious.
Granted, many of them love their culture, and their customs, but many are sick of the political and economic situation that’s taking place. This is why it’s important to be selectively critical of what you see in Eastern Europe.
For example, when I first began dating an old girlfriend in Eastern Europe, she notified me that her brother “watches over” her to make sure she’s not “running around with bad guys.” She showed me a picture of her brother, who was about 19 years old and built like a twig.
Obviously, he does not look like he does too well with the ladies. He’s definitely not stopping any “bad guys” from hanging out with his sister, either.
I immediately laughed. I poked fun at her brother and said he’s probably just jealous that he’s not getting any girls. I told her she can tell him where to find me and we can talk all he wants. Blah blah. The list goes on.
Much to my surprise, she actually started to cry. I was definitely a bit too aggressive with that one. Though I don’t regret doing it, I wouldn’t suggest other guys do the same thing.
Then again, there are other times when your criticism of Eastern European customs is not just welcomed, but necessary to look like a normal person.
One time when I was appropriately critical was when a girl took me onto a mini-bus known as a marchutka. We paid roughly 12 cents to ride the bus across town, while being squashed in with 30 other people like a can of sardines.
When we got off the bus, I immediately started remarking at how hilariously awful the bus ride was. Don’t get me wrong, I certainly enjoyed it in a weird way. But, I also find it ridiculous that this is how awful the Ukrainian public transportation system is.
She smiled and just said, “Yeah…it’s Ukraine.” We both laughed and continued our date.
This is an example of when being critical of the country would be useful. Nobody wants to be squashed into a Soviet-era bus, including your new love interest. The fact that you’re honest about it is far better than if you talk about “what an enriching cultural experience” it was.
Conclusion – Dating Eastern European Women Is Worth It!
If this sounds like a lot to you, I encourage you not to fret. Many men find that the process of dating Eastern European women is a fantastic way to rediscover the masculinity that Western society has conditioned out of them by design.
While myself and many others have taken the plunge to relocating to Eastern Europe, you can start chatting with Eastern European girls from the comfort of your own home today.
Online dating has opened up a whole world of possibilities for those looking to explore Eastern Europe and it’s women.
At Expat Ukraine, we’re obviously huge fans of dating Ukrainian women. That being said, not everybody is interested in dating a thin, slavic beauty. One of the most common questions we receive is how to meet women in other foreign locales outside of Russia and Ukraine. If you’re looking to get a little bit more exotic in your search than Ukrainian girls, you’re in luck! Today, we present to your our International Cupid review.
What Is International Cupid?
Obviously, this is a website that discusses dating in Ukraine, so you know our type. But, I’ve gotta say, it’s always a lot of fun finding girls from some of the more exotic republics of the former Soviet Union, South America and even Southeast Asia as well. I’d be lying to you if I said that the same tools we use for meeting Ukrainian girls online cannot be used to meet foreign women from a bunch of different countries.
In other words, International Cupid is a full-fledged dating suite that caters to people looking for foreign women outside of Russia or Ukraine alone. In the past, we’ve discussed how specialist sites far outperform trashy apps like Tinder, especially if dating abroad.
For those of you interested in staying within Europe, International Cupid can help you can find girls from Serbia, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, and many other less-traveled countries as well.
As they say, variety is the spice of life, and this is one app that can provide heaps of it.
Why Review International Cupid?
Well, the answer to this is pretty simple: the world is a big place.
If you’re trying to find a nice girl for dating or marriage, it’s often smart to broaden your horizons beyond one country alone. Now, we obviously think that Ukraine is the best place for international dating. But, you might disagree, and we’re here to tell you that’s okay!
Some guys just don’t prefer thin, Slavic girls with long, lovely hair. Many of you like fiery Latinas, and others prefer the gentle touch of an Asian woman. Others simply want to explore frontier territories where very few foreigners have gone, and where they may have an extra exotic factor working in their advantage as well.
It’s for guys like you that we’re created this International Cupid review for. In fact, that’s one of our favorite parts about the app itself.
The Exotic Factor: Our Favorite Part of International Cupid
There’s an old saying in the expat community that goes as follows…
“Go where you’re treated best!”
This phrase, first coined by international business mogul Andrew Henderson, applies not only to finance, but dating as well.
Side note: Andrew recently wrote an excellent book about living and doing business abroad. You can check it out here.
For example, guys like Andrew are always on the cutting edge of finding the next hot destination to set up companies and benefit from low rates of international taxation.
This attitude is something of a pioneering mentality as opposed to one where everything is already mapped out for you. In many ways, there’s an established formula for meeting and dating Ukrainian girls. But, when you start to look to smaller nations that may not be as “famous” for their women, you encounter a whole host of different circumstances.
For example, you could go to a second tier city in a country like Armenia and become a local celebrity based on your foreign status alone. While your foreign origins may give you some leeway in a place like Ukraine, there’s a whole lot of discoveries to be made in less traveled European countries.
The clear downside is you don’t have a site like this one to consult for every possible question that can arise about dating a woman from one of these places. Even still, I’m sure many of our readers are go-getters who are thrilled at the opportunity to learn something new.
Ever wanted to meet a Moldovan woman? What about having a girl from Azerbaijan cook you a local meal? Hell, maybe you even want to find a wife from a country like Georgia.
Having just logged in this morning (for old time’s sake), I can confirm that are thousands real, active profiles on the service. Beyond the lesser explored territories, International Cupid remains the #1 app for men looking for love in both Asia and South America as well.
In other words…if your taste lies outside of Ukraine, International Cupid is the place to go.
Thank us later.
International Cupid Review: The Team Behind The Product
International Cupid is run by a company called Cupid Media. Cupid Media is the leading brand in connecting single people from all over the world. Since their establishment in 2000, they’ve literally helped millions of people meet, date, and even marry!
One thing you have to know about Cupid Media is that they have a strong reputation to protect here. They’ve been in business for over two decades, and you can be sure that they’re not putting out any crappy, illegitimate products. You can be absolutely sure that your payment information is safe, and that each girl on the site is verified and screened before she is allowed to chat with you.
Their security culture is truly next level, allowing you the peace of mind you need to let loose and have a good time chatting with new women.
Pros
A membership to International Cupid gives you access to tens of thousands of girls. If you can’t find one that you like out of that number, you’re insane.
The quality of the women is off the charts. If you’ve ever even been slightly curious about what many foreign are like, this may be the best way of having a look (and, you can do so for free!)
A very high response rate from most of the girls. Many of these girls are naturally curious about foreigners (or else why would they be on the site)?
All women are carefully examined by Cupid Media’s safety team. You know for a fact that you’re chatting with a real girl who is exactly who she says she is. Catfishing isn’t a problem on International Cupid.
Cons of International Cupid
Some people (who are extremely cheap) are turned off by the price of the app. It will run you roughly $30 for a premium membership. I can understand how you might not want to pay, at first. But, you have to keep in mind that the reason you’re paying is that it’s a premium service that absolutely blows the competition out of the water! Like all things in life, you get what you pay for.
Different Tiers of Membership
Standard: Just Giving It A Try
A standard plan on International Cupid is totally free, one of the app’s best features. In other words, you’re free to give it a try and decide if you think it’s worth upgrading to premium membership with more features.
Our course, a standard plan is going to come with way less features than a paid plan. Even still, you still have access to the bare essentials.
Browse tens of thousands of singles on the site.
Send interest to girls.
Chat with some members.
A standard plan is great for getting your feet wet. But, it goes without saying that a standard plan on International Cupid isn’t the best option here.
Personally, I’d suggest you opt for a premium plan from the getgo.
Gold plans on International Cupid are for those who are ready to get a running start. A Gold plan allows you to have access to the site’s instant messaging system. This basically means that any attractive girl on the site is just a message away. Better yet, you can ever share photos back and forth on it!
A Platinum plans lets you completely unlock every feature of the site, maximizing your chances of success. If there’s one thing you take away from this International Cupid review, let it be that the platinum membership is like dating on god mode.
The biggest benefit of a platinum membership is that you’re going to be placed at the very top of the rankings on the site.
Not only will your profile be highlighted and more attention-grabbing, but you’ll also have higher rankings in the search field too. In other words, you’re basically going to be paraded around in front of the girls on the site.
I always say that having a platinum profile on a dating site is like having a private table reserved at the fanciest club in town. You might not totally need it, but it sure does help you meet girls!
Conclusion: Is International Cupid Legit?
In one word: YES! We’d be crazy to say it’s not.
It’s a wild world we live in today. The internet has totally changed the way that people meet each other, and it’s up to you to put yourself in a comfortable situation where you can benefit from this.
Now, you can start meeting foreign women from the comfort of your own home. Even 15 years ago, this would have been totally impossible.
The bottom line here is that International Cupid comes in highly recommended from us. For meeting women abroad, there’s no other site that even comes close to touching it.
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So, what are you waiting for? The choice is yours.
If you’re planning a trip to Ukraine, or even just marginally curious about Ukrainian women, you’re most likely wondering what women are like in Ukraine’s capital city of Kiev. It is important to note that Kiev is very much it’s own, mini-environment within Ukraine that is remarkably different from the rest of the country. As such, you should keep in mind that meeting girls in Kiev can be slightly different than meeting girls elsewhere in the country. Today, we’re discussing 3 things that EVERYONE should know before attempting to court one of these Eastern European beauties.
Let’s get started!
You’re a smaller fish in a bigger pond.
As a Westerner who is (hopefully) well put together, you have a natural advantage being in Ukraine.
There are a million reasons for this. From the fact that you’re a more exotic commodity, to the fact that you can spend a bit more on dates, to the fact that you have your own apartment, foreigners definitely have an advantage when dating local girls in Ukraine.
There’s pretty much no cultural aversion to dating a foreigner in Ukraine. Compare this to a place like Serbia, where girls may sleep with you quickly but won’t stick around for more than a few meetups, and Ukraine becomes a pretty sweet deal.
There are some big, big ballers in Kiev. It has emerged as a center of commerce and industry in the nation. You can easily rent an apartment for $1,500 in the direct city center. You’ll see Mercedes, Audis, and even a few Bentley’s pass you by as you ride around in your $2 Uber.
While hanging out in Kiev, you may occasionally even wonder if you’re actually in a poor country or not. Some people may say that Ukraine isn’t actually that poor…but people are just good at hiding their money!
Now, that’s not to say that Kiev compares to the glamor of a place like Miami, New York or London. But, it does mean that you may not be absurdly above the rest of the population by simply showing up and making $30,000 a year online.
The positive side to this is that Kiev is absolutely massive, and that for every girl who’s jetset on dating someone with a Mercedes, you’re sure to find a nice, traditional girl who just wants to meet a nice man to date.
Believe it or not, this is surprisingly hard for many girls in a place like Ukraine, where women greatly outnumber men.
I’ve always said that dating a girl who is a 7 in the looks department, but has a pleasant personality and is infinitely better than dating a girl who looks like a supermodel who is superficial and intolerable.
But, not all guys share my same philosophy, which is why it’s important to realize that you’re a smaller fish in a bigger pond when living in Kiev when compared with Ukraine’s smaller cities. This is not only true in Ukraine, but in every country on earth for the most part.
Even still, if you want to be out in the market for Kiev’s top talent, you may have to spend a little bit more cash.
You may have to spend a bit more cash.
If you’re the type who likes going out, you may find that prices in Kiev are naturally more inflated than in other areas.
This should be obvious. After all, any time you go into a major capital city, you can expect to pay a premium on apartments, food, drinks, and going out.
Luckily for you, unless you’re the type who insists on taking girls out to eat every time you see them (hint: do not do this), then your dating life in Kiev won’t cost much more than other cities in the country.
What will cost more, however, will be your basic lifestyle bankroll. For example, apartments in Kiev often start off at $700 for anything even semi-decent in a centrally located area.
Even still, I firmly believe you can keep your living expenses under $1500 per month while living in Kiev, though that same $1500 would go MUCH further in any other city in the country.
Keep your vetting process top notch with Kiev Girls.
The fact of the matter is if a girl is living in a big city like Kiev, there’s a good chance she’s not quite as traditional as those living smaller, more tucked away corners of the country.
Some guys care more about this than others. Personally, if I’m going to commit my time and money to a woman beyond just having a little fun with her, she can’t be posing booty pictures on Instagram and have had 10 boyfriends since she turned 15. Call me a bigot, I don’t care.
This is the first time in history we’ve allowed women to have the same sexual freedoms as men, and I think it’s wrong.
Then again, some guys like a girl with a bit of “experience.” They think it’s sexy, and many men do not want to have to teach some barely 20-year-old girl everything she needs to know about being in a relationship, dating, and of course, the bedroom.
To each their own, so they say…
Now, don’t get me wrong: Ukrainian girls are infinitely more conservative and traditional than women from virtually any Western nation in existence. But, due to the cosmopolitan nature of Kiev, you’ll often find the more “slutty” types in Kiev who may have a few skeletons in the closet.
Again, this is day one material when dating women, and it applies in every country in the world. If you’re dating girls from the big city, chances are they’ve had less of an influence from traditional institutions such as church and extended family to moderate their behavior and prevent them from acting like Westernized, “sexually liberated” women.
Whatever that means.
In either case, when dating in Kiev, I find it more important to keep your vetting process top-notch. When you’re first getting to know a girl, be sure to discreetly probe to find out what kind of girl she’s spent her adult life being.
Here’s a few basic questions I’m always on the lookout for when dating a new girl I’m considering for a relationship…
How many boyfriends has she had?
Ukrainian girls take pride in remaining relatively chaste until marriage. The ideal number here is 1-3 boyfriends prior to meeting you. Keep in mind, she could always be lying about this (most girls do), which is why you should always keep this number in mind when she’s telling you stories about things she’s done in the past, vacations she’s gone on, and places she’s traveled to.
Has she traveled internationally?
Now, I hate to say it, but when you meet a Ukrainian girl who has extensively traveled outside of Ukraine, you should naturally be suspicious. Unless she’s been going exclusively with family, you can be sure that another man (or men) has been financing her travels. The average salary in Ukraine is roughly $400 a month, which is hardly enough for a round trip ticket anywhere in Europe.
This is more of a problem in Kiev, where you’ll find girls who often have explicit “sponsorship” agreements worked out with particular guys who take her on vacations, buy her gifts, and finance her lifestyle in exchange for company, and most likely, sex.
A few family vacations is nothing to worry about. But trips to places like Dubai, Monaco, Thailand, or Cyprus should always raise an eyebrow. The ultimate red flag are Instagram photos where she’s pictured solo in some exotic locale with no friends, boyfriend, or family members.
Side note: If you want to learn more about how these “sponsorship” agreements work, check out Tag-The-Sponsor, a blog that exposes Instagram models who engage in prostitution. It’s a wild world we live in, and this is exactly why you must vet accordingly.
This is not the norm in Ukraine like many may say, but it is important to note that it does happen and you need to be aware of it.
Conclusion: Kiev Girls Are Worth It!
Now, I hope I didn’t turn you off with my above observations on girls from Kiev. Kiev is a big city, which makes it a naturally more challenging dating market. Then again, I can safely say that it’s my favorite city for meeting women on the entire planet.
In reality, there’s nothing like going to Kiev and meeting women in person, as well as using online dating as a means of connecting with Ukrainian girls. The internet is a magical thing, as you no longer have to even get on a plane to explore the talent that Kiev has to offer, and can now do it from the comfort of your own home.
If there’s any, one thing that men so desire when they meet a Ukrainian woman, it is femininity. Westernization has gradually eroded traditional gender roles, and while this has allowed women to become independent and employable, it has also had a disastrous effect on the feminine qualities in a woman that men love. It goes without saying that Ukraine is home to some of the most feminine women on earth. Regrettably, many Western men are so deprived of standard male-female interactions that they actually have no clue what constitutes ladylike behavior. Today, we’re addressing this issue once and for all and discussing what qualities REALLY make a woman feminine.
Feminine Qualities in a Woman: What Are They?
If you’ve spent most of your life living in the United States, there’s a good chance you have a pretty skewed idea what “femininity” is.
Femininity is generally defined as any behavior that makes a woman…well, a woman. Unfortunately, this often leads to a rap sheet of everything that women in the United States are not.
Graciousness, the ability to be gentle, humility, and even simple beauty are all hallmarks of a feminine woman. Sadly, many women in the West believe these traits to be “oppressive.” As a result, they choose to try to mimic masculine characteristics instead.
Instead of being gentle, many women choose to be callous. Humility is rare, and many allow their egos to grow to an unhealthy level. Hell, many Western women refuse to even dress up before going on a date.
It’s a sad state of affairs in the West currently.
This is not to disparage Western women, as they’re simply victims of shifting social norms. Sadly, these are ones that make them supremely unattractive to masculine men.
In the end, however, we have to recognize that femininity generally boils down to one character trait that trounces all others.
Empathy: The #1 Feminine Quality in a Woman
Many men get it twisted and think that beauty is the most feminine quality of a woman.
Of course, a woman being physically attractive to you is possibly the most important part of finding someone you love. But, we have to remember that even the world’s most attractive women can be a real pain to hang out with unless they have a pleasant personality to go along with their looks.
Ever been to a strip club? You’ll find plenty of “attractive” women there, but most certainly you won’t find one who’s suitable for a relationship with you.
In a country like Ukraine, however, beauty levels are off the charts while women also take great care into nurturing the feminine side. You truly get the best of both worlds.
And if there is one characteristic that femininity depends on most, it is a little something called empathy.
What Is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to understand why someone is feeling the way they are, and to relate to it. To empathize, in many ways, is to be able to put yourself in the position of someone else and “feel” their emotions.
Picture a friend who has come to you feeling sorry for themselves. Maybe they got drunk and did something stupid, and now they’re upset about it. Typical sob story.
How do you feel? Can you relate to their experience, to the point where you are also feeling upset?
Or do you simply laugh it off and say “well, tough luck bud!”
Picture two women in the same situation. They would talk for hours about how embarrassed she is, about how everyone is going to look at her differently, and they feel about the event itself.
Hours will pass. Tears may be shed. The event would end with hugs and ice cream.
You get the point.
Now, there are certainly empathetic men out there, but we have to recognize that this is inherently a female trait.
From an evolutionary perspective, it has historically been the role of men to stoically protect his family from the dangers that lurk in the outside world.
And this requires the ability to suspend one’s tendency towards empathy.
Women Evolved To Be Empathetic, Men Did Not
Men have evolved to be supremely self-interested. Occasionally, a man has to put the needs of himself (and possibly his family) before that of everything else in life, even if it causes pain to someone else.
Let’s take it back, to the tune of say, 50,000 years. Humans had evolved from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens 150,000 years prior.
Aside from the development of language and obvious technological advances, people biologically the same as they are today.
And, let’s say that as a human living 50,000 years ago, you’re hungry.
Not only are you hungry, but your family is hungry too. If you don’t get out there, grab your spear, and go take down a buffalo, you’re going to stay hungry.
And possibly die. Slowly.
Not exactly my idea of a good time, if I’m honest.
So, what does an early human do?
He would mercilessly go out and slaughter the first animal he got his hands on. Happily, he would tear it limb from limb until it dies.
He would not, for one second, feel “bad” about doing so. He’d be elated. He may even enjoy the process.
Our days of hunting buffalo with spears are long over. But, these evolved tendencies still hold true today.
Empathy In The World Today
The CEO who knows he could give his hardest working employee a raise finds himself in the same situation.
Rewarding his star playing with an extra $10,000 a year would seriously improve their life! He knows that if he were to give this employee a raise, they would have the ability to pay off their student debt, put a down payment on a house, or maybe even provide a better life for their children.
But, will the CEO give his loyal employee the raise?
Probably not.
Unless he’s faced with the choice of losing him to a competitor, something that would significantly impact the success of the business, he’s going to keep as much money as he can for himself.
The CEO has no empathy for his employee. Instead, he has other plans for this money.
He cares not for the fact an extra $10,000 would be life-changing for his best worker. Instead, he is thinking about a vacation home in Monaco to take his wife, a new Mercedes, or possibly even pumping up his daughter’s trust fund even more.
It’s this very attitude that has built businesses and created fortunes.
In fact, most men don’t even expect empathy from other men. They too just want to get to the point where they can continue the cycle of taking advantage of others themselves.
Women, however, have evolved to have a completely different outlook on their relationship with the outside world.
Empathy in Women
Now, while you’re out hunting (or in the modern-day, making some sweet cash), someone historically had to be at home watching over for the youngest members of the tribe.
Tragically, women who stay at home with their young children are scare in the West. Despite the fact that children with a great amount of contact with their mothers early in life fare far better than those who do not, Western culture has instead decided that women are better off in the boardroom than in the nursery.
It goes without saying that this is weird and unnatural. In fact, it’s evidence of everything wrong with femininity in the West right now.
The ability to give birth is the hallmark trait of a woman, and yet this is hardly a biological reality alone. The fact is, most children are entirely dependent on their mothers for the first 14 years of their life.
That’s 14 years of emotional ups and downs, successes, failures, years, hugs, and all the other gushy good stuff that goes along with raising a kid.
Just as men have evolved to be stoic and have the suspend the need to understand the emotions of someone else, women have evolved to be masters of emotions, understanding, and empathy.
Why do you think that women are the primary consumers of sappy romantic films and soap operas?
Did you know that women the group that predominately votes for candidates on the left that support social welfare programs that encourage everyone to be taken care of?
Why have women historically always been most visible in jobs like primary school teachers, pediatricians, and nannies?
It’s easy. Because they have empathy.
Their ability to understand the feelings of others is far more evolved than that of a man.
Now, who do you think is going to be more effective when arguing with a 5-year-old about why they can’t have ice cream for dinner?
It is the bloodthirsty man who’s evolved to take down beasts of the African Savannah, or the gentle, empathetic woman whose evolved to look after children?
I think you know the answer to this one.
This is why it’s normal for most young guys to think of their Dad as kind of an “asshole” while worshipping the ground their mothers walk on. It is only with age that most men begin to realize that their father’s crudeness was necessary from time to time in contrast to their mother’s warmth.
In fact, it is that same warmth that many modern women are supremely lacking in.
Empathy in a Modern Woman
Unfortunately, empathy seems to be the very first aspect of feminity that has gone out the window.
An empathetic woman would understand why her boyfriend would make a small request, such as asking her to cook him dinner.
“He works really hard,” she thinks to herself.
“The least I can do is make him something tasty to eat.”
That is the default response of an empathetic woman. No begrudging agreements, dramatic sighing or rolled eyes would dare take place here.
And, as I’m sure you can guess, such pleasantries are not the default response of most Western women.
Sadly, women today are taught that they should instead try to be everything a man should be instead of nurturing their feminine nature. Women are taught to be cold, unfeeling, and honestly just rather masculine in their interactions. They would rather be the CEO than the supportive wife.
They would rather fulfill the lavish fantasy of the eternal bachelorette instead of the proven archetype of the mother.
Tragically, they fail to realize that no amount of white wine and Sex and the City reruns can compensate for the emptiness that accompanies failing to fulfill her biological purpose.
She is strong, independent, and ridiculously unpleasant to spend time around. Despite the fact that pregnancy after 35 is difficult and downright dangerous after 40, she remains unswayed in her cultural programming.
Don’t forget (she won’t let you, anyway): it’s all about her. If you don’t understand that, then you must not be “man” enough.
Let’s be honest here. No man wants to deal with a cold, snippy girl who refuses to engage in any activity that is done for the expressed pleasure of her significant other.
Ask her to cook a simple meal, and you’ve committed the crime of the century. At best, you’ll get a takeaway pizza. At worst, you’ll get a MeToo allegation.
The majority of men (even though they would never admit it) would much rather have a kind, supportive woman at home who can cook delicious meals and would be a good mother than a “strong, independent woman” who’s fundamentally disagreeable, entitled and cold.
That is 100% not to say that women should not go to university, find careers they enjoy and do as they please in life. Somehow, demanding that a woman engages in basic pleasantries has become sexist. Go figure.
The good news is that, interestingly enough, not all women are like that.
In fact, Ukrainian women are quite the opposite.
Not All Women Are Like That
In Ukraine, for example, women tend to do all of these things at once. It was a Communist country where everyone was forced to work for nearly 100 years, after all. The idea of a working woman is not shied away from in Ukraine. But, it is a country where relationships and family come first.
While many Ukrainian girls wish to study and work, many of them jump at the opportunity of being a stay a home mother if given the chance.
In the meantime, they make themselves infinitely marriageable to any man with a shred of common sense. I’ve met Ukrainian women dating men who are total losers, and even still, they are happy to cook, clean, and do whatever is necessary to make their husbands of boyfriends happy.
Think about it: there are lesser men out there enjoying the company of beautiful, feminine Ukrainian women while you sit at home thinking “what if.”
If I’m honest, the real tragedy here is that you’re not meeting them.
Pro tip: If you’re interested in meeting Ukrainian women, I highly suggest you check out this website.
Your Evolution As a Man: You Begin To Crave Feminine Qualities in a Woman
Most men don’t just randomly wake up one day and decide to move to a place like Ukraine. Often times, it’s one decision in a long series of choices that a man starts to make for himself as he ventures on the path of self-improvement.
As a man begins to consciously work to improve his circumstances, he is forced to confront masculinity that has been repressed by Western society for his entire life.
Let’s take an average man who is tired of losing in life.
He was picked on in his childhood, experienced little success with women growing up, and has now reached an adulthood whose highlight is to spend the next 40 years working for a menial wage at an uninspiring job.
Eventually, he’s had enough. He’s ready to make a change.
He starts lifting weights to improve his physicality. He starts reading a few books about how to improve his interactions with women. Who knows, maybe he will even start an online business.
One night, while after pulling a 13+ hour workday, he’s realized that there’s nothing in his house to eat. He’s been so laser-focused on building an additional income stream that he’s forgotten to eat.
All of the restaurants around his tiny apartment are closed, and he thinks a thought to himself that forever changes his interactions with the opposite sex…
“Wow, I really wish I had a nice girl to cook me a meal right now.”
He freezes. “That’s sexist,” he thinks to himself.
But, is it really?
He thinks back to his childhood, where his grandmother was always with cooked for her whole family. She did so, happily even. She wasn’t the best cook, but the fact that it was her that was doing it made it special.
His father once told him that, even though his grandmother was a nurse, she would always have dinner on the table for his grandfather when he got home.
He even joked that his grandmother’s cooking was the only thing that kept him alive after working in a factory for 12 hours a day.
“Man…why can’t I have that. I’ve been working all damn night.It would literally cost me money to stop now. This makes 0 sense.”
Later that night, he Googles “Feminine Qualities in a Woman.”
He stumbles upon this exact blog and starts to realize that there are countries where women still take pride in doing simple things, such as cooking delicious food for the men they love.
He plans a trip to Kyiv later that year. The rest is history.
How To Meet Feminine Women
I hate to break it to you…but femininity is in short supply in the West.
But you already nkow that.
I don’t care if you live in the United States, Canada, the U.K., or even Australia. Every developed country on earth has internalized some very hardcore, feminist ideologies that would be considered crazy as little as 50 years ago.
Don’t believe me? Ask a girl you’re seeing to cook you dinner. Tell her you are working 12 hour days all week, that you’re laser-focused on building a better life, and just need a little help.
Everyone needs a little help sometimes, especially a man who’s working hard to be his best in life.
See what happens.
You might get lucky with this once, maybe even twice. But the third time, she’ll start explaining to you that making Craft Mac N’ Cheese out of the box is simply too much work and that it’s sexist you ask her to engage in a task that’s…oh I don’t know…necessary for sustaining human life.
Don’t waste your time trying to find a needle in a haystack. Instead, just start looking in a place that’s literally filled to the brim with beautiful, feminine women.
Best of all, you certainly don’t have to hop on a plane in order to do so. Hell, you don’t even have to leave your house anymore.
But how, you ask?
Simple. Go online.
Meet Feminine Ukrainian Women Online
If you want to start meeting feminine women, I suggest you check out Ukraine Date.
Ukraine Date is a niche dating website that’s completely different than any other service in existence. Forget about garbage like Tinder, as this is a website that’s truly in a class of its own.
The app serves as a way of connecting beautiful, feminine Ukrainian women with men just like you.
Ukrainian culture never saw feminism take hold. It’s a country that has been shielded from the social changes that have made Western women undateable, and definitely unmarriageable.
Even if you’re just slightly curious about what Ukrainian women are like, signing up for an account is completely free and requires no obligation whatsoever.
Conclusion: Feminine Qualities In A Woman Are Easy To Find…If You Know Where To Look!
It’s a tough world we live in today, and it’s getting harder every year to find someone special. This is one area of life where it doesn’t pay to wait. None of us are getting any younger, after all.
In the end, the choice is yours. You can to deal with unfeminine, difficult women in the West, or take your dating life to the next level by dating feminine Ukrainian women.
And if you’re reading this website, I think I know which choice you’re going to make.
