General questions regarding latvian women and culture

Hi,

I`m 30 years old. Student of engineering. Norwegian. Due to a bit discontentment with the Norwegian culture with regards to relationships, I hope to find a woman with a bit more "honorable and long-term mentality." I may be mistaken, but I think/hope there is better odds to meet a woman who uphold such standards in Latvia.

So first question. Is it common for Latvian women to place a strong emphasis on serious relationships and/or marriage?

I visited Riga during this years Jāņi. I really enjoyed my stay, and plan to go back next year. I made some experiences and have some thoughts on how to be better prepared next time.

I recall a bit of a language barrier at times. And it felt kind of odd to always ask people if they speak english. I plan to take 30 minutes a day to learn to write and speak either latvian or russian. I think russian is more of an asset with regards to work and travel in general, but I`m a bit unsure if all Latvian girls are fluent in russian.
Would Latvian women appreciate that I make the time and effort to learn their language?

I made a couple of acquaintances in my last visit. Yet I`m a bit unsure how Latvian women respond to being apporached by a guy on holiday. I hope to get to know a woman, not just some quick temporal fun. Are there any things I should avoid or not forget to do? Not to make the wrong impression?
My personal "style" is more or less "I think you are cute, and I would like to get to know you better. Would you like to have a cup of coffee at lunchtime?" How well should I know a Latvian girl before I make such a request?

Last for now, is it "normal" for Latvian women to relocate to another country? Such a thing is a big step and involves learning a new language and finding new friends. I`m settled with an apartment and studies, so relocating to Latvia is not much of an option.
I`m a bit concerned that my hypothetical girlfriend would feel lonely and isolated. It would be a bit unfair if I got most of the benefits and she got most of the struggles. Is there any Latvian women on this site that have made it through such a transition?

I would be grateful for any answers and advice.

PS. I know that "Latvian women" are individuals and therefore different. I don`t want to ask in stereotypes, but I write in a hurry. I suppose the questions concern cultural expectations for women and usual individual expectations woman hold towards men.

Hey there, and welcome to our forums


That looks interesting. What kind of exact discontentment do you have regarding Norwegian relationships? I was heard in Norway, there are quite strange laws regarding kids and their mothers. Actually, mothers do not have rights for their children. Is it true? Do you have any other insider's information on that?


I'm afraid it's common for any woman in the world, not just Latvian but in the last years, relationships are becoming more liberal. It's not the first question now of being married - most important is to have kids and family. Of course, there is some percent of women carrying out other things... but it's not common.


Sad, but true! In Latvia, you won't have problems with Latvian and possibly Russian only (not everywhere). Only small percent of people know English. Our forums were about that - to provide insider's information about Latvia in English... because it's too limited, too censored!..


You think it right Only about 1,5 million of people worldwide speak Latvian. About 300 mln. understand/speak Russian...


I could expect that young Latvian girls (and boys) i.e. the "new generation" of pure Latvian youth do not Russian at all, or know it briefly. It's result of the "modern" Latvian education and national politics. But if we speak about women over 30 (incl. me ;) ), i.e. those women born and grown in USSR times, at least partially, they all know Russian perfectly.

Actually, I suppose most of Latvians know Russian... but do not tell about that...


I'm sure Latvian women like Solvita Āboltiņa would love it, because they cultivate Latvian as the core dimension in their politics.

But if you will meet with a regular woman, not becoming mad of the national question, I think it's more important to understand each other - and you can use any suitable language for that!


My experience shows, the best approach is to be yourself Do not afraid, do not remember kind of lesson... just be on your own - it will work for you in the future relationship, too. Because obviously a woman will see you were not lying on the first date


If you would make such a request to me, you would get NO in answer

I think you should just feel free and start talking about a random subject, which fits the situation. You should be a gamer in this case. You should catch the surrounding events and make them work for you to speak with a woman.

At least this is how it was with my current husband


If you didn't know... Latvia has a demographic hole of youth between 20-30 years now. They were all migrated to EU - Germany, Italy, UK, Ireland... Norway as well.

But it's not popular these days anymore. Most likely those population which stayed in Latvia in crisis times, it not going to relocate to somewhere. Still, you have all chances to meet a woman which would like to relocate. Because Latvia is really poor country!

Feel free to give other questions if you have!

To start with the laws regarding kids and mothers. It`s more or less the other way around. The basic tenet is the childs best interest, parents feelings or rights is not a primary issue. In cases of divorce/break-ups it is hard for a father to get custody. Men are prone to end up as "weekend-dads," or worse.
My discontentment has mainly roots in the governmental feminist agenda(women are "favored" by the government). I am of course all for equality and I oppose gender discrimination, as skills and work rate should be the measuring stick.
The serious discontentment is how the feminist movement has placed an emphasis on "liberated" women. What they label liberated, I experience as sort of promisquous and quick to divorce/break-ups. Kind of like the don Juan variety of men. Of course not all of them, yet an ever increasing amount(I think). I`ve found future commitment as a risky investment. 50 years old and divorced is not my gameplan! ;)

I saw some women with Christian jewelry in my last visit. Is Latvia one of those slightly conservative religious countries, or is it the other way around?

Of course you would say "no." You`re married! Haha! :D But seriously, in case you misunderstood. Of course I can`t just walk up to a woman and ask out of the blue. I meant after the initial "gamer" approach?
I sort of fear the hedonistic tourist label. I`ve seen how many western european tourists approach women in bars. Kind of fun when they get a good talking to by a woman with a temper, yet I suspect that it wears down the trust in tourists..

hi yuta I think you are avery warmhearted person. I have some trouble would you help out a bit please?

I'm not sister of mercy but I could try