by amnesiac boyfriends (of other girls!), all
unacceptable actions where I come from.
That isn’t to say that all Frenchmen are like
this, however, sexual harassment and
having a mistress aren’t necessarily frowned
upon here…
for attracting them. The good natured
expats definitely outweigh this lecherous list,
but they might have a different set of
complications: they might not be stationed
in your city for long or they might have their
eyes set on meeting a lovely local instead.
With all of these contradictions, maybe
the best solution is to date other foreigners?
Perhaps they would be more on the
same wavelength? I have tragically found
this not to be the antidote: having dating
mishaps with brash Brits, slippery Scots,
mischievous Mexicans, coldhearted
Canadians and cheapskate Catalans. Their
nationality didn’t designate them with
these titles, these types can be found across
the globe. Sadly, I might just have a knack
So where are we to find love? Don’t look for
love… it will find you. Despite the challenges
with dating in another culture, I’ve also had
numerous friends find their local or foreign
prince charmant while living abroad.
Monsieur Cupid really does strike at the right
moment. Don’t wait for his arrow, as you
might be strolling down a picturesque Parisian
street or at your desk in a Hong Kong highrise. You will feel it when it hits.