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Perpetual Traveller · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 651 Location: In the Kak, Japan

Well I did the opposite, I broke up with someone in order to go travelling. His idea of a long trip was to go from Victoria to Queensland so I knew that relationship was going nowhere. Razz

Since then I haven't stayed in the same place for more than a year at a time so I've stayed single. I am very happy with my life and don't see the point in complicating it! I have never dated just for the sake of it and don't want to enter into a relationship that is obviously going to have a time limit on it. Maybe if I met a guy who was as into travelling as I am I would reconsider, but since I don't see that as a very likely possibility I'm keeping that part of my life on hold for now.

clean_sanchez · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:07 pm Post subject:

I got to say... I do like the latin women... I dont know if i'll necessarily be looking for anything in particular, but knowing me and my 25 year old sex drive... I think something will find me

Fatcat · Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 92 Location: Athens, Georgia

It's not that I would be against dating in Mexico, but it's not why I'm going for sure. I know that if I were to get interested in someone, especially a native, it would take me some time to get even semi-serious because of everything I've read on Dave's about just the intrigue with blonde/anglo girls (and that fact that I believe about 10% of what guys anywhere say to you anyway)

There's never any hurt in flirting though!

thelmadatter · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject: hairist

Hey PT, Ive been accused of just about everything else, might as well lump "hairist" in with it! Laughing

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:09 pm Post subject:

Hmmm. Sometimes I think it's just about the difference. Anything that's a little different from what you're used to seeing is just that much closer to sexy. (I'm happily involved, but get quite a kick out of the way Ecuadorean women tend to stare at my eyes. Green. Go figure. A green eyed red head doesn't get too many stares back home.)

I will admit that I find latin women rather sexy. Also Asian women. European women are quite special, too. African women are lovely. North American women do it for me. The Australian women I've met are great. Indian women definitely are appealing. And of course, British women deserve special mention, as I share house and home with a lovely one.

I think I detect a certain theme in the previous paragraph...

Regards,
Justin

Henry_Cowell · Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 3352 Location: Berkeley

Where's JZer when we need him? Ooops, he's in Taiwan. Maybe he'll be able to provide a comparative perspective.

thelmadatter · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:23 pm Post subject: men

OK from a heterosexual woman's perspective... Ive seen some really HOT Mexican guys. I find myself really attracted to the more indigenous-looking ... seen a few with really Aztec features in Mexico City. One day I was monitoring a TOEFL test and I had to watch myself. One student was really gorgeous... I kept thinking to myself - "man, what does your father look like and is he single" Laughing

Perpetual Traveller · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 651 Location: In the Kak, Japan

Thelmadatter, ok, you're a hairist! It's ok though, I know that blonde jokes only exist because all those without blonde hair are jealous of our beauty... Very Happy

Oh yeah, and as for stupid, well look who just said 'TOEFL test', it's not a TOEFL test it's just a Test Of English as a Foreign Language...so there...yay I win... Razz

JT it's great to see how discerning you are... Razz

PT

DianaMa · Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Posts: 33 Location: Stgo, Chile

Hi guys,

Interesting question I must say. First of all I'm from Vancouver, Canada and I've been living in Medellin Colombia for 3 years. I have the latin look but I didn't have the latin groove thing going for me. While I was back home I had lots of dates because guys just dig the latin thing, its like this factor X that's hard to describe.

Now that I've been in Medellin things have dried up a bit and I'll tell you why. Besides Venezuela, Medellin is like a beauty queen factory, you've never seen so many gorgeous women in your life, and they're actually nice, smart and elegant. (gosh darn it ) So the competition is pretty stiff and I usually go out with other foreign teachers anyway.

I went to Chile last summer (well winter over there) and I quickly found out that some of that latina charm had worn off on me and I was meeting guys left right and center, it was awsome. I went to Chile to check out the "ambiente" and I have to say I was hooked, in my opinion its about the most un-latino country in south america. Anyways I have to admit I did go to see what I could "levantar".

I know alot of guys who have come to Colombia and had the time of their lives. And the work is great and the pay is comparatively fantastic compared to what the locals make.

PS
I'll be going to Chile in Feb. Los chilenos son de todo mi agrado, son unos papis jajajajajaja.

Cheers
Diana

samizinha · Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 174 Location: Vacalandia

I had the intrigue thing going on when I arrived, fresh faced and doe eyed. I don�t hear very many whistles, pst-psts or propositions anymore. Either people in the area are used to seeing me around, or I�m afraid that they recognize me for what I�ve become- an exhausted teacher- not the ideal guerita fantasy Smile

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:53 pm Post subject:

lozwich · Joined: 25 May 2003 Posts: 1536

Fatcat · Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 92 Location: Athens, Georgia

"But seriously, that's one of the things that turns me off Latin men too. I don't want to become someone's sock-washing, baby-making, doe-eyed wife..."

Oh, I do! I do! Pick me! NOT!! Smile

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject:

I currently have 106 children. It's a volunteer project I've mentioned elsewhere. I love them, and have learned lots from them, but I don't need any more!

My current girlfriend, age 27, shares my view, on both marriage and children. Latin friends think she is either A) lying to keep me happy, or B) not completely human. I'm convinced there's a third option, but whatever it is, it's a stroke of luck.

If things don't work out Loz, I'll keep you in mind as somebody else not to marry... Razz

It always weirds me out, the assumption that it's automatic. At some point in your life, you get married and have kids. You don't think about it, you don't decide, it's just what you do. It's what everybody does. CRAZY!

Regards,
Justin