Unfortunately you realize that she is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty, she has never even heard song before. You cannot believe it ! You tell her that this artist is so famous! Everyone knows him! How it possible that she doesn't know??? Your light feelings of nostalgic disappear and instead you feel within your soul at very large disappointment ...

Be patient! Don’t become upset so quickly. Remember that your wife has same situation with you. You don t know her country’s songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.

Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her. The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression. Let her understand you better through things that you like. Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences .

Well, then you are for a wake up call. There is no such a thing as “Russian mail order brides” – no more than there is Santa Claus!

There are Russian women seeking suitable partners. Those women are not desperate to leave their country and are proud of their inheritance and culture. They are educated, intelligent, and smart. They are not going to become intimate submissives or maids. They will not tolerate infidelity or abuse. They truly seek SUITABLE partners and will not jump on anybody, just to get out of their misery.

In fact, they do NOT consider their life miserable! On her average salary, a Russian woman can afford to attend live performances and beauty saloons a few times a month, buy best-selling books, latest fashion and Italian shoes.

Actually, I used to have much more exciting life in Russia with overseas vacations and quality entertainment than I have now, living in west!

The same is applicable to many Russian women seeking partners abroad. They are articulate, sophisticated, well read and well traveled.

Obedient, submissive “Russian mail order brides” do not exist!

You don’t have to believe my word.

Read what American men say about that: http://www.womenrussia.com/eight_reasons.htm

P.S. Personally, I hate this label “mail order brides”. I believe it is a disgrace to imply a human being can be ordered as an item, and sacred companionship of marriage may be purchased as an electrical toothbrush from mail order catalog.

C’mon guys! So called “mail order brides” services do not sell women. They sell access to contact information of their members, that’s it – just like you join a local singles club and they give you contact details of people that may be interested in meeting you. Russian dating agencies also have socials like speed dating services where interested men and women can meet each other. Only men and women, themselves, decide whom they want to date. You cannot buy a bride!

It is 21st century, pals!

Wake up – and smell roses! :-))