If you are from a developed country trying to date in a developing country with a local:
- You have an upper hand.
- You will attract many people who are interested in you, and people who are interested in moving abroad to your country of citizenship.
- More often than not, you will be treated as a serious date even if you are only looking for something casual.
If you are from a developing country trying to date in a developed country with a local:
- People will treat you with skepticism.
- They might think you're interested in them because of visas.
- More often than not, you will be treated as a casual date even if you made it clear you want something serious.
Generally speaking, if your date is a local citizen and you're not...
They probably won't say any of this out loud, but I guarantee you, they think it.
- Are you only dating them because of visas?
- Will they have to sponsor you if the relationship goes any further?
Even if for some magical reason they don't think it, their family does. Some of their friends probably do, too.
Compared to dating another local citizen, these are extra things that your dates will have to get over with if you are looking for serious relationships.
It's not uncommon for people to get hung up on these, and then they move on to the next person.
But, don't get too discouraged.
As they say... Love finds a way.
More on the Cons of Moving Abroad
The following 6 chapters take on a slight naysayer approach, to counter the notorious social media narrative that moving to another country is always a "cool" thing to do. Moving abroad can be one of the best decisions you can make for yourself... But if you're not careful, it will derail your life.
- Becoming a Second-Class Citizen and Losing Stability Abroad
- Why It's Not Easy Getting a Job Abroad
- Is Dating Abroad Easy? Depends on the Country You’re From
- Growing Your Finances Without Long-Term Stability Abroad
- Getting Healthcare and Education in Another Country
- Moving Abroad vs. Moving to Another Part of Your Country
