Contrary to popular belief, not all French women are high-maintenance fashionistas who are obsessed with their looks. Nor are all French men smooth-talking womanizers who will say anything to get you in bed. Understanding these traits and the mindset of French men and women is key to dating as an expat. After all, different cultures around the world have a different appreciation of the qualities that make someone a desirable mate. What might be considered romantic, attractive, or polite in your culture might not be well received in another.

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Oh, French women. By way of a different culture, language, and romantic norms, dating someone from any country is bound to present some serious differences. Understanding the realities of French dating customs requires digging a little deeper than one or two great dates—so we spoke with five women who maintained actual serious romantic relationships, not just a week of abroad flirting. I've been on first dates in France that I couldn't drag even long-term boyfriends to in the U. In other words, the French like to fill their dates with character and content. Before finding love in France, Abinet felt lucky if a guy stuck to a plan for a date. Halfway through our first date, he asked what I was doing the day after next and suggested a restaurant we should try.


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I was just wondering if French men were attracted to black american women. I am a black woman from america and I will be moving from to France I also speak French. What areas of France should I move to to find a man to love me? Answer this question only if you are a French man living in France.