Many guys ask me if these Russian and Ukrainian Mail Order Brides are for real. After checking out some profiles it simply seems too good to be true…that a young woman this beautiful, sexy and perfect might actually be serious about dating and marrying a foreign man, like you. The answer to this question is both “yes” and “no”. I will explain….
The truth is that if you are looking for a Russian or Ukrainian Mail Order Bride in the truest sense of the term you will be sorely disappointed. There really is no such thing any longer in this world. You can not simply pick one of these lovely ladies out of a catalog and request that she be sent to your country or your home. Arrangements like this are a thing of the past when arranged marriages were more commonplace.
It was not uncommon for a man to send “back to the old country” for a wife if the mother of his children died. This scenario played out in my own family history…twice! But that was a different time and a different world.
These days if you are interested in one of these sexy young ladies it is all but impossible for her to move to your country without documentation showing that there is a loving, caring relationship between you and your future bride. Typically emails, letters, photos and phone records will be enough to convince immigration that the two of you care for each other and that there is a genuine intimate relationship between the two of you. So it goes without saying that it will be necessary for you to travel to see her and spend time with her if you will need pictures of the two of you together…preferably both happy, smiling and hugging or kissing. It is pretty easy to see affection in a picture if two people are in love.
It is also important that the two of you spend some time really getting to know each other. This includes before you actually go to meet her. Although it would be tempting to jump right into things and it is possible to become married rather quickly when there is much passion between you and your new Russian or Ukrainian girlfriend it is suggested that you take your time. Spend time writing back and forth. Really get to know each other. A little time spent making sure that the two of you are compatible could help you avoid a mistake that the two of you might regret later.
As far as whether these Ukrainian and Russian Mail Order Brides are indeed for real…if their intentions are true and they are who they say they are… I have to say that it depends upon where you spend your time looking for the woman of your dreams. There are literally thousands of websites that will give you access to a dizzying array of women from Russia, Ukraine and the other Former Soviet Union States. Some of these websites charge a fee for translating letters, sending gifts and also translating telephone conversations through a three way calling feature.
Although it might be tempting to search out Mail Order Brides through free resources you will find that the women who are most serious and have the least to hide are those that are found through pay websites and smaller marriage agencies. These ladies are not charged a fee for posting a profile or for writing letters so there really is no reason for a woman to limit her search to free websites unless she either has something to hide or if she is a scammer. Does this make sense?
If you do any research on Ukrainian and Russian Mail Order Brides you will find many horror stories. You will hear of men being taken for their money and having their hearts broken time and time again. Try not to become too paranoid or disheartened. The truth is that there is love for you in Russia and Ukraine if you know where to look and if you learn a little bit about these women, their customs and culture. A little knowledge goes a long way.
One of the best resources we have found that will save you both time and money is a book written by Cory Cronin called The Ukrainian Bride Guide. It outlines everything that you need to know to be successful with Russian and Ukrainian Mail Order Brides. Everything from what to write in your letters to what subjects to avoid with a Russian or Ukrainian girl. Where to stay when you go to visit her and the cheapest way to get there…how to be the man of her dreams and what women from Russian and Ukraine are really looking for.
To learn more about The Ukrainian Bride Guide go to The Ukrainian Bride Guide Homepage. Learn how you can win the heart of the Ukrainian or Russian Mail Order Bride of your dreams.