Dating

Let’s face it: this is no longer the 1990s where you need to physically walk to a woman in order to meet her. We’re now living in the 21^st century where you have the Internet and, thus, a plethora ways of meeting a great girl.

Moreover, the beauty of online dating is that you don’t really need to go out and physically approach the girl and risk rejection.

When it comes to meeting women online, there are three main sites where you can quality women.

Tinder

The first is the site where I’m sure you’ve heard about; it’s used all over the world and Ukraine is no exception: Tinder.

With tinder, you’re basically swiping left or right, respectively, depending on whether you like the woman or not. Left means dislike; right means like.

While Tinder works relatively well in Ukraine, one of the problems is that you attract a lot of women who flake or worse, don’t even respond to messages. This is due to low barrier of entry to Tinder itself; it takes few minutes to sign up and begin matching people.

Of the women you do match, many of them are also low quality women who are only interested in you for your money (especially that you’re a foreigner).

So, while I’ve had decent success with it, it’s definitely not a site I recommend for beginners and especially foreigners because of a high risk that you’ll get burned on the site.

Ukraine Date

Next, we have one of my favorite ways to meet women in Ukraine: Ukraine Date.

Ukraine Date is by far my favorite way to meet women in Ukraine. I have used it when I just arrived to Ukraine and have met some amazing women off the site. 

I also have plenty of foreigner friends who did really well on the site. Many of them ended up going into serious relationships with the women they met. A couple of friends ended up getting engaged on the site.

This is definitely my preferred way of meeting women online.

The way this works is that you signup for a free account, browse the personals and then message a girl that you like.

When I used the site, my response ratio was around 80-90%, that meant that for every 10 women that I messaged, I received around 8 to 9 replies. 

Not too bad. 

That’s a hell of a lot better than using Tinder, where my response was rate was absolutely abysmal, something like 20-30%.

So, I definitely recommend that you signup for a free account over at Ukraine Date and start meeting amazing women today.

Mamba

Finally, we have Mamba, which is a site that’s used all over the Russian-speaking world in countries such as Ukraine, Russia and Moldova.

Mamba is one of the most popular dating sites in Russia, so it’s definitely not a bad place to start dating. 

Like other sites, it has its share of gold diggers and flakes, so you definitely have to do lots of filtering. I have heard (from others) that there’s also a pay-to-play element on one of those sites. So, instead of going on a date with a woman, you will be essentially meeting a prostitute. 

I have heard the same exists on Tinder, but I think it’s a lot more prevalent on Mamba than other dating apps.

To be honest with you, when it comes to dating sites (not apps), I still highly prefer Ukraine Date to Mamba. Ukraine Date is just a more polished site than Mamba (not to mention Tinder).

So, if you want to try out Ukraine Date, you can do so here. If you want to try out Mamba, you can do so here.

Have fun!

It’s no great secret or myth that the hottest women in Ukraine are typically from Odessa, Ukraine. Many people have wondered why that is?

Is it because of the sea?

Is it the Southern region which is home to people of different ethnicities?

Or is it something else?

Personally, I think it’s the combination of the above. There’s absolutely no doubt that Odessa’s location all the way in the southern part of the country definitely has to do with its inhabitants being more “exotic” and sexier than the rest of the population.

Physical features

A typical girl from Odessa looks and acts different when compared to the women in other parts of the country. First of all, she has a slighter darker skin tone. Women from Odessa more resemble Southern Europeans like Italians or Spaniards than Ukrainian women with their light skin tone and Slavic complexion.

I once traveled to Spain with my ex-girlfriend who was from Odessa. Although I speak fluent Spanish, it was her who was always approached in Spanish by both men and women. She had dark olive skin and definitely looked more Spanish than Ukrainian.

Another thing that sets Odessa women apart from other Ukrainian women (and also women from other countries) is that women in Odessa are always wearing very stylish threads. In the summer, when people are going to the beach, you can bet that the women will be wearing very stylish bathing suits and bras. But also in the winter, they love to wear very stylish winter clothing.

This definitely sets them apart from women in other regions of Ukraine, including the capital. Let’s be honest: Ukraine isn’t exactly a country known for its high fashion and well-dressed people like other countries like Italy or France. The men are probably the worst offenders since it’s a well-known fact that Eastern European men simply don’t know how to dress to impress and still mostly wear vintage Soviet clothing.

The women dress a bit better in Ukraine, but in Odessa, things are taken up several notches.

Where to meet during the day

The women in Odessa are used to be approached by guys so they’re not going to be surprised or shocked when you approach them. That’s because during the summer, the city is swarmed by many foreigners including mostly Turkish men who’re looking to have some fun.

If you’re in the city, a great place to approach women is the center of the city, including the famous Derribasovskaya Street.

In fact, pretty much anywhere in the center is a solid option to meet women. Just approach them anywhere you like.

If you’re at the beach, then things definitely get more interesting. In the summer, the beach is the place to meet women as local women (and foreign) are looking for their summer fling.

As I explained previously, the best places to meet women would be the Arcadia beach along with the two clubs in the area: Ithaca and Ibiza.

Both clubs require you to pay not only an entry fee, but also a fee for beach chairs and mattresses.

There are two main areas to hang out: near the sea or near the pool. The last time I was there, I spent my time hanging out near the sea, but if I had to do it again, I would definitely hang out near the pool. It’s cleaner and just much more aesthetically pleasing to be near the pool instead of near the sea.

So, if you’re planning to have a good time at one of the main clubs, I definitely recommend you to spend time near the pool instead of near the sea.

Where to meet women during the night

If you’re looking to meet women during the night, you have a ton of options. The first option main option is to meet women in various pubs, bars and clubs scattered throughout the center. There are tons of them, so I can’t really list them all here.

The second option is to head to one of the main clubs that I mentioned earlier: Ithaca and Ibiza. During the day these clubs serve as great beach clubs, but at night they turn into full-fledged nightclubs.

Although I haven’t really been to either club at night, I definitely heard great things about these places. So, if you’re in town, it’s definitely worth to check them out.

Are women from Odessa more or less difficult?

This is a question that’s on top of every guy’s mind. In my opinion, the women in Odessa are definitely more difficult than women from other regions. Although I had no problems getting dates, I couldn’t close any women to save my life. It was ridiculously difficult to get a kiss or go further.

Plus, I noticed that women were very flaky. I can’t tell you how many times I would arrange a date, confirm it on the same day, only to see them call an hour before and flake for some weird reason. This happened quite often.

Compare that to the women in Kiev, and the difference is clear: it’s much easier to meet and hang out with women in other cities than in Odessa.

I suppose because they’re much prettier and sexier than in other regions, they feel they have the right to flake and be more difficult than other women.

Who knows, maybe you’ll have much better luck, but I certainly struggled heavily in this beautiful sea town as compared to when I lived in other cities.

Final thoughts

So, there you have it, a guide to meeting and seducing women in the beautiful sea-side town of Odessa. While these certainly aren’t the easiest women, it’s definitely worth a visit for the sun and R&R.

Have fun!

Not all Ukrainian cities are ideal for meeting women. Some cities are definitely better than others. I have traveled all over Ukraine, so today I want to discuss which cities are great for meeting women and which cities aren’t.

The thing about Ukraine is that it’s a relatively big country—actually, the biggest in Europe just behind Russia—and different parts of the country have completely different types of people.

Western Ukraine

In the Western part, there are cities like Lviv, Ivano-Frankovich and Chernivtsi. These cities more resemble the neighboring countries of Poland, Hungary and Slovakia than Ukraine itself. That should be no surprise because before WWII, these cities were actually part of the neighborhood countries. Then, when the Soviet Union won the war, Stalin annexed this region from the other countries.

Even the religion is different in Western Ukraine: most people are Roman Catholic as opposed to Christian Orthodox as in the rest of the country.

The women in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk look very different from the women elsewhere in the country. In fact, they resemble more of Polish women than the “typical” Ukrainian women you might be used to.

It’s hard to describe the difference but if you spend enough time in Kiev or other cities, you will be able to tell the difference between the women in the West and your typical Ukrainian girl who lives in Kiev or Dnipro.

If you ask me, I don’t really prefer the look of the Western Ukrainian women. They’re just too “bland” from my taste, and I much more prefer women from other parts of the country.

Kiev (Kyiv)

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and its biggest city. While there are plenty of women who are originally from here, many of the women immigrated to the capital from other parts of the country.

One of the first things I do when I meet a new girl is to ask her where she’s from. This gets the ball rolling because the next logical question if she’s not from the capital, is to ask her where she’s from originally and go from there.

Since Kiev is an agglomeration of people from all over the country, it makes a great place to meet lots of different women. So, you may meet a light-skinned girl from the north of the country. Or you may meet a darker-skinned girl from southern part (Odessa, etc), or you may even meet women from the East (Dnepr, Donetsk, etc).

Ever since I’ve been living and dating in Kiev, I would say that 50% of the women I met are from Kiev and the other half are from some other city in the country. So, instead of living in some smaller 2nd or 3rd tier city where everyone is originally from there and everyone knows each other, in Kiev, you can meet women from all over the country.

It’s the same in other big cities around the world like New York City, São Paolo, Moscow or Paris.

Honestly, I think it’s much easier to date women in Kiev for two main reasons. First of all, it’s a big, cosmopolitan city. There’s lots of things to do. Tons of different restaurants, bars, coffee shops, events, etc. So, people are always going out and meeting others.

The other reason it’s really easy to meet people in Kiev is because women who came here from other cities did it for a reason. Many of them were escaping something. Perhaps it was the dire living situation, or a shitty job, or just wanted to escape their friends and meet new ones.

As someone who has traveled and lived abroad, this is something I completely understand. I also escaped my former life for new adventures and a new country. So, naturally I completely connect with these women and understand their mentality.

The flip side of this mentality is that people date a lot in Kiev. So, the girl who you just met and went on a date with will probably have another date tomorrow and the day after.

Women in Kiev don’t get attached to the people they’re dating as do women in other parts of the country. It’s sort of like living in New York City where everyone is always dating different people and nobody settles down.

Of course, it’s not that bad in Kiev, but you get the picture.

Southern Ukraine

Understanding southern Ukraine is very easy. There’s only one city that’s worth mentioning: Odessa. Odessa is a city Ukraine’s only major summer destination with its Black Sea coastline and decent beaches.

Though, make no mistake about it: Odessa’s beaches are nowhere near Caribbean or Thai beaches, but if you need to escape the scorching summer heat, it will do the trick.

The women in Odessa are a particular kind. First of all, they’re very dark and sexy. They also love to dress using the latest threads. Many would even call them high maintenance.

There’s probably some truth to the latter. When I spent a summer in Odessa, I met many women whose first question to me was whether I had a car, and, if so, if I could pick them up.

That’s in stark contrast to a place like Kiev where nobody cares if you have wheels.

Overall, I didn’t have much luck in Odessa. I found the women rather flaky, full of themselves, and very difficult to deal with. Perhaps it was the types of women I met; I have no doubt that decent, down-to-earth women exist there as well, but compared to other cities, it was a lot of work mostly for nothing.

So if you’re interested in meeting women in Odessa, make sure you have a decent bankroll in order to show these women a truly good time.

Eastern Ukraine

Eastern Ukraine contains cities such as Dnipro, Zaporojie, Donetsk, and Lugansk.

One thing that immediately comes to mind about this part of the country is “hard.” Compared to Western Europe or America, Eastern Europe is rather hard, but this region of the world really means it.

People are very direct and short on courtesy. So, you rarely see people saying “Hi” or “Bye” when entering and leaving a store as you witness in Kiev or Western Ukraine.

This is true for women as well.

First of all, women here are extremely feminine. Whereas in Kiev and Western Ukraine, women are gradually changing their styles to what Western women wear, in Eastern Ukraine, women still wear very high heels, short skirts, sexy dresses in the summer.

That’s probably how most of Central and Eastern Europe was about 10-20 years ago.

Dating doesn’t come with its own challenges.

First of all, I found it very hard to meet people. Since everyone who lives in each city is mostly from that city, people know each other since childhood and meeting new people is pretty rare.

It’s not like Kiev where a woman is excited to meet new people.

So, while it’s relatively easy to get numbers, getting them out on a date is like pulling teeth. They just don’t have much of a desire to meet a new man.

Nevertheless, if you do find a girl, chances are you’ll land yourself a quality woman who may stay with you for a while. At least that’s what I heard from some good friends who’ve lived there for several years.

As for Donetsk and Lugansk, unfortunately I didn’t have an opportunity to visit those cities because of the ongoing conflict with Russia. However, from what I heard

Final thoughts

At this point, we’ve come full circle and you may be wondering what’s the best place to meet women.

Well, the answer to that question is “it depends.”

In my opinion, Kiev is the best place to meet women. But if you’re looking for a challenge, there are plenty of other cities to explore and try your luck.

For a country with amazingly beautiful and feminine women who love to wear sexy outfits, Ukrainian women are still very traditional and, maybe even, also conservative.

This stumps and confuses a lot of foreigners who think that once they arrive in Ukraine, they’ll experience something similar to America’s “Spring Break,” where women will throw themselves at them and they will get laid the same time.

All of that is completely false.

In fact, dating in Ukraine is a very traditional affair. Unlike in America or the UK, it’s extremely rare to sleep with a woman on the same night. (One exception to this rule is if you meet her in the club and really hit it off, then it’s possible you may be able to bring her home, but I wouldn’t bet my house on it.)

All this means that dating is the norm. On average, it typically takes about three dates for you to seal the deal, although if you really connect, it can be as little as two.

Here’s an outline of my dating structure:

Date 1

For the first date, I typically invite them to a restaurant or wine bar and we order some wine. First of all, I enjoy a nice glass of wine. Second of all, wine is a solid choice for the first date because it helps with the awkwardness on the first date (especially if you met online and haven’t met before).

For the first hour, we talk about anything. I tell her about myself. I listen to her. It doesn’t really matter what the topic is, there will always be awkwardness on the first date.

Throughout the date, I study her behavior. Is she enjoying herself? Is she drinking her wine? Does she want another glass? Is she smiling and asking me questions? Is she flirting?

If possible, I like to at least get in a kiss on the first date to establish some kind of chemistry.

Date 2

For my plans on the second date, it really depends on the weather. If it’s warm and nice outside, I typically invite her for a walk in one of the parks or just along some neighborhood. (In the summer, I like to go for walks all around Kiev).

Another option is to have wine in another restaurant, but that’s a bit cliche, especially if you’ve already had wine on the first date.

If you really connected with her on the first date, then walking around and then inviting her back to your place to drink wine is a solid option.

Date 3

For the third date, I offer to cook something at my place. Coupled that with wine, and you have an irresistible offer that hardly any woman would pass up. Provided that she likes you in the first place.

It’s certainly not a great sign if she refused to come back to your place, but understand sometimes you may need more than three dates before becoming intimate.

Ask her out again and spend more time with her.

Introduction

OK, so, you’ve decided to get married. But instead of marrying a Western woman, where relationships are confusing and divorces are sky high, you made a conscious decision to marry a foreign woman, perhaps an Eastern European woman from Ukraine.

Well, I’m here to tell you that you definitely made the right decision. Ukrainian women are amazing. They’re beautiful, feminine, affectionate, traditional and make excellent wives.

But before you marry the first woman you meet, you must understand that not all marriages have a happy ending. There are all kinds of scams going on that will not only drain your wallet but can result in such deep heartbreak that you can be left in depression for weeks if not months.

Why get married?

First of all, let’s examine the institution of marriage and your reasons to get married. Marriage is serious business and should be treated as such.

That means you should never get married because of some emotions or feelings. Always treat it as a business partnership. Seriously consider marriage if the woman you’re with can genuinely add some value to the table.

So, when you’re screening women for marriage, ask yourself what do they bring to the table? Do they have a good job and a career? Maybe their family is wealthy and can help you get settled.

Where to find Ukrainian women for marriage?

This is super important because the places you’re seeking these women will determine what kind of women you meet. For instance, a club is a great place to meet women but there’s a good chance most of the women you’ll be meeting there won’t be exactly marriage material.

Online dating is another great way to meet women as apps like Tinder have surged in popularity lately. On the other hand, most women go on these apps to look for short-term flings and not serious relationships so they might not be suitable for something like marriage.

Meeting women during the day is a solid strategy as well. There, you’re able to meet all kinds of women, so unlike meeting women clubs or on apps like Tinder, you’ll meet women who’re interested in long-term relationships as well as short-term flings.

There are also all kinds of “marriage agencies” where, for a fee, you can be introduced to women who’re specifically looking for marriage. Personally, I don’t have much experience in this area, so I can’t advise you further.

One of the best ways to meet women for dating is a healthy social circle. In my experience, this puts women who are already trusted and vetted by others and not some random unknown woman you might meet in a nightclub for a short-term fling.

If you don’t have a healthy social circle, another option is events and meetups where you can meet people with similar interests to yourself.

How to determine if she’s marriage material

Not all women are marriage material. The old adage, “You can’t turn a whore into a housewife” is absolutely true. A woman is either marriage material or she isn’t.

Here are some signs to look for in your future wife:

• Good relationships with family. This is one of the most important indicators of whether the woman will make a great wife. Does she have great relationships with her mother? Does she have a great relationship with her father? The latter is probably more important than the former. If a woman doesn’t have great relationships with her father, that might indicate she will not have great relationships with other men in her life. On the other hand, she has great relationships with her parents, that’s a solid sign she will make a great wife.
• Doesn’t drink too much. I don’t think it’s a dealbreaker if a woman drinks socially; one or two drinks is fine every now and then. However, I would sense red flags if a woman loves going out and have a bit too many drinks more than a few times. That shows a lack of control more than anything. And, you definitely don’t want this trait in your future wife.
• Financially responsible. I don’t care how much money your woman earns, but it’s a huge red flag if she spends her entire salary on clothes and makeup and doesn’t save anything. I’ve met plenty of women who have zero financial sense, and don’t believe there’s anything wrong with that. You certainly don’t to marry a woman who will spend her and your money on expensive clothes and bags that she can’t afford.
• Deeply cares about you. This is a rather obvious point, but you would be surprised how many men become infatuated with women who are only interested in using them for something else: money, moving to a rich country, etc. For more information to determine if she really loves you, see here.

Should you bring your Ukrainian wife to America?

This is something you have to really think about it. I personally wouldn’t do it. When you bring your Ukrainian wife to the US, you expose her to all the bad elements of American culture (feminism, non-traditional values, etc) and risk your wife rapidly losing her traditional Ukrainian values that attracted you into her in the first place.

I have heard countless stories where American men brought their new wives back to America only for the marriage to end in ruins few weeks (!) or months later. Now, granted, this doesn’t happen to everyone. I’m sure there are plenty of great marriages that last for a long time, but this is something you should keep in mind.

Of course, this is provided you can remain in Ukraine or earn money online. If your life and work are back in America, then I suppose you have no choice but to bring your Ukrainian wife to the US.

Final thoughts

So, there you have it. While Ukrainian women make great wives, not all Ukrainian women are wife material. Remember: marriage is a serious decision and must be treated as such. If you feel, she won’t be a great wife, keep searching. There are plenty of great women out there. One of them will surely make you a very happy man.