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Posted by: RickGI

Well first off let me begin by saying that I don't see that great of a difference of AW and RW. I am only exploring this venue to broaden my choices. The only thing I notice is they tend to pay a little more attention to their appearance than the AW in my area. I am not Hollywood good looking by no means but am fairly attractive and fit and would not be happy with someone that doesn't take care of themselves. I know this seems shallow but their has to be an initial interest in any relationship. Yes alot of the RW women use glamour shot photos but still...
First I am from eastern Kansas and live in a small town just outside of a small city (40,000). I have noticed that most of these ladies come from larger cities and I am sure they wouldn't like life in a smaller area. Any one have any thoughts or experienes with this? I am only about an hour from KC but still life here is alot slower than KC.
I am in the Military and wonder if that will be an issue for some. I am not rich by no means but I own my house and can afford to travel when I have the time. (income upper 40's) My last girlfriend was fine with the military until she found out I would be gone for a year. These deployments don't happen often but they do happen. (currently deployed to a former province of Yugoslavia)Anyone have thoughts or experiences with this? I am not afraid to travel obviously and am looking forward to traveling to the FSU regardless of wether I pursue this route or not. I do not need a domestic goddess I have been taking care of that myself for years now. I am interested in someone who can carry a good conversation, understands that the world is larger than their immediate area. Would it be better to look for someone from the smaller cities and if so where. I would move but I have custody of my daughter and she needs to be close to her mother for the Life lessons I can't give her

I would like to thank you in advance for your thoughts, ideas or experiences.

Posted by: AkMike

Hi Rick
I don't think you'll have a problem. Just concentrate on the smaller towns. Most of the FSU is rural areas. I had a similar thoughts when I started, but not the size of the town. Mine was the geography. I've met a few women in my stateside travels, that didn't even consider Ak. as a potential home.
Good Luck

Posted by: RickGI

Thanks for your input AK, yes I have had simular experiences with AW. Great ladies and very interesting but they would never consider living in a rural area. I enjoy a metro area as much as the next person but also enjoy living in a small town close to the metro areas, kind of the best of both worlds I guess and a great place to raise a child. Well thanks again for your input just wanted to check before I got to involved in the process.

Posted by: AkMike

It is just by chance that Tanya's town of Cherkassy is very similar sized to mine. I feel that it isn't too much of a problem but it shouldbe discussed. Both of you being happy together is much more important.

Posted by: Jill

I don't think the area in which you live will be a problem. Some people (both Russian and American) enjoy a slightly slower pace to life and the friendliness to strangers that smaller towns often have. As Mike said, just be very up front about it--and send pictures once you get further into your correspondance to illustrate what you are talking about.

As for dealing with military life and deployment--well, that will take a very special woman, no matter which side of the ocean you're looking on. Again, be very honest about that and, once you begin developing a relationship, let the woman know what realistically she should expect, and make sure she understands and accepts that.

Posted by: RickGI

Thanks Jill. Yes honesty is most important in every relationship and maybe even more so in this such endeavor. The ladies need as clear a picture of what they might be getting into as you can give them. Yes military life can be difficult for some, fortunately I am in a unique situation where I don't have to live on a military post and work over an hour away from the post. I am still in the military though and subject to deployment, obviously.