The Struggles of Dating a Foreign Woman Online This Christmas

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays around the globe and it falls on December, which is perceived as the ultimate month of merriment. Christmas time gives you a lot of things to be excited about - from strings of office parties, family reunions, social gatherings to the sparkling lights lining up the city, the shopping rush, and the anticipation of what gifts you’ll get from your loved ones.

But then again, amidst the chill that wraps the holidays and in between Christmas countdowns, there’s a different kind of gloom that creeps into some people: the holiday blues.

There are a lot of triggers and causes of holiday blues, which vary from one person to another. Hence, it’s important to know what’s causing these extreme feelings of sadness to know what to do about it.

If you’re dating a foreign woman, you'll most likely feel sad thinking that you’re light-years away from her and you’ll have to accept the fact that you might be spending Christmas looking at each other on your computer or smartphone screen.

Don’t worry, here are some Christmas dating tips you can use:

Communicate constantly

Online dating is tough because you’re away from her, but being unable to talk to her is even tougher. Communication is always a vital key when building relationships, especially when it’s a long-distance one. Whether you’re dating a Latin, Slavic, or Asian woman, exerting effort to learn her language and talking to her even just for a couple of minutes over the phone is already an impressive feat to her.

Keep in mind that most foreign women, regardless of ethnicity or race, admire men who will constantly communicate with them daily, especially if they are looking for a husband.

Most women will see constant communication as a sign of commitment. Fortunately, with today’s technology, you won’t need to spend a hefty sum on international calls.

Thanks to instant messaging and social media platforms, calling your foreign girlfriend online is now possible in just a few taps and swipes of your mobile device.

Carve out an hour or two from your day to talk to your significant other. There might be times when you feel that it’s monotonous, but doing it every day will pay off in the long run.

See it as a challenge you need to overcome for the good of your relationship, especially if it will take you a long time before you’ll see her offline.

It’s a good start if she can understand and speak English well. However, exerting effort to learn her dialect is another way to impress her. Besides, if you master her dialect, you won’t have to deal with the language barrier when you visit her personally in her country.

Bonus tip: Make a surprise call half an hour before Christmas or a minute or two past Christmas Eve. You’ll get the time advantage if you’re dating a woman who’s from the opposite part of the globe.

Establish a connection

Long gone are the days when you need to purchase airtime just to make international calls. Today, some mobile apps allow you to use a video call feature for free. One tap, and you’ll be able to talk and see your foreign partner in no time, which means establishing a connection is now possible online.

The getting-to-know-each-other process in a relationship may be cliché, but it’s really helpful for starting couples. Doing so will help establish a connection that will eventually make her feel comfortable and confident when talking to you as your relationship progresses. It’ll also help ease the shyness and awkwardness when you meet her offline.

You can start discussing hobbies and interests if you want to form a connection with her. But this Christmas, a good start is by asking about her Christmas traditions and culture. Ask her what gifts she and her family want to receive this Christmas.

Bonus tip: Clear your schedule on Christmas Day. It’s a good opportunity to see her celebrate Christmas Eve with her family.

Be her virtual Santa Claus

After finding out what gifts she and her family want this Christmas, now is the time to decide whether you’ll become her virtual Santa or not.

If you think you’ll be able to tick some items off her list this Christmas, then why not? She will always see it as a sign of generosity and most foreign women appreciate that kind of quality in a man.

If you have insufficient funds to buy what she wants for Christmas, you can think of another solution to surprise her. For instance, you buy the item and send it on her birthday or during a special occasion. You can also do the same for her family, but make sure to ask for specific details such as dates so you can plan ahead.

If you initially plan to surprise her on Christmas, you can ask her friends or relatives what she wants. Giving gifts can be fun, but be careful not to overspend so it won’t ruin your budget and spoil your plans of meeting her in the future.

Bonus tip: Make sure to schedule your gift in advance to ensure it will arrive no later than Christmas Day. Consider the holidays as the busiest time of year and expect delays when it comes to deliveries.

Veni, Vidi, Vici

What is it like talking to her online?

Does it make you happy?

Does it make you want to board a plane to see her?

Does it make you feel you want to marry her?

If so, spending the most wonderful time of the year together can definitely change the course of your relationship.

If you want to surprise her, you can either visit her on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day. Make sure to do your research and learn about the situation of airports during the holidays in the country you’re visiting to avoid any hassle upon your arrival.

On the other hand, if you plan to tell her that you’ll be coming over for Christmas, you can arrive a month before so you’ll have a long time to spend together.

If you’re unsure as to whether or not she’s the one, there’s no rush to visit her on Christmas Day. You can save your energy and resources for next year. You can also take the risk and accept any good or bad consequences. Besides, you won’t know if you don’t try.