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Actually, whenever my dad goes back to the \"old country\" he goes on andon about the women. Especially post-cold-war; now they have Westernfashion, makeup, musical tastes, sexual um...proclivities, etc. Hehalf-jokingly suggests I go with him next time and find myself a newbride.
Thanks dad. I have a wife. And scruples.
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\"Do you know what the Ukraine is? It's a sitting duck. A road apple, Newman. The Ukraine is weak. It's feeble. I think it's time to put the hurt on the Ukraine.\"
Andrew W
'zackly. :)
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Good to know that what is essentially slavery is still alive and well and legal in some places. I always found the idea of mail order brides to be perverse, yeah they can escape a country with no prospects, but god knows what their new husband's intents actually are. Beyond that entering a country where they may not speak the language and will be a virtual slave in.
And nevermind the flip side where the woman cons the man out of everything he owns.
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Another consequence of this trade: Getting a spousal visa for a genuine relationship takes longer and is a more intrusive process.
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But of course slavery is still legal!!! Havent you seen the AOL retention manual on this very same site?
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Without wanting to impugn the legitimate arguments about the way we generally do things here, I'm suspicious of any man who has to literally buy a wife. If he hasn't got the stamina and cunning to meet and charm some woman here, he's ill-equipped for the gauntlet of marriage. Or maybe I've just seen too many episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Either way.
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From two reputable sources, I heard Russian brides work out like this:
* You meet several brides, select the one you like the most.
* You pay tons of money to arrange everything and get her stateside.
* Once you get her stateside, burly Russian \"friends\" begin dropping by. These become increasingly hostile until at last they decide to \"rescue\" the bride from her husband.
* Divorce papers are filed, and a nasty court battle begins to separate the ex-husband from half his belongings.
Not saying that's always the case, but I've heard it a lot, and two times from people who were close to the situation.
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Gary writes:
\" I am married to a woman from the Ukraine. Though the process of bringing her and her daughter to the US was somewhat lengthy (about 9 months) and cost a few bucks, it has been worth it. She brought with her \"old world\" values and a natural way to live, not dependant so much on curing ailments with chemicals but with what nature provides. We have produced 3 boys and though we do have \"discussions\" we love each other very much.\"
I.
Beg.
Your.
Pardon!
\"Hellhole\"?!?!
Ukraine not hellhole!
'Tis the home of my ancestors. I demand satisfaction sir! :)
PS: a dowry is usually given by the bride to the groom