Hello, Privet and welcome to my blog! I recently read the blog from “SexyAnastasia” about the dreaded “Age Difference” that was not only interesting to read, but I felt it also has an innocence, of what she thought or understood of the “Western” mentality and culture. Unfortunately and respectfully, I feel there seems to be a misconception or even a misunderstanding, as to what has befallen the male population since the mid to late-sixties and onwards in the west, especially in the UK. Being told what is acceptable and what is not, beginning in childhood and beyond, has slowly moulded a rather emasculated version of a “REAL MAN!” (In most cases, very unsuccessfully too lol). Basically meaning the deprivation of his male role or identity in society! Imagine if you will, that you want to learn a new language. During your study, as in life, you are constantly bombarded and told, then repeatedly told, what is wrong and what is correct. Your brain can only become wired, in a way that what you are taught and how you receive that information is the only way and correct. However, like myself, most western men accept but do not agree, with this female idealism, as there seems to be no other way anymore… because for a male to believe otherwise, is either pure arrogance, perverse, sexist or even a combination of all three! Very often being told this, too! Media, Magazines, TV, etc. So you see, this is how the western male has been programmed or wired if you will, into believing that a substantial age gap is wrong! Oh yes…. We have also been told, consistently and “Statistically” lol, that an ideal age difference should be no more than 9.8 years, internationally and yet, where the details of this study is, I do not know hahaha. Anastasia, I completely agree with you, that age should not be a problem where love, care and happiness is concerned. You will find that most western men are kind, they love very deeply, are caring, honest, committed, supportive, responsible, reliable, act on a promise made and are the perfect best friend and confidante. However, in my own opinion and experience writing to, visiting and dating in Ukraine over the last 4 years, the age difference should still be carefully and definitely considered. Not because it’s wrong, but because of maybe … life expectancy of the older partner, having children or not, where will you live or where do you not want to live? These may sound silly to some, but honestly? These and many more considerations should be thought out, before deciding what is right for you. For myself and I believe that most men here will agree with me, Slavic women and Western men, are the perfect match for each other! The beliefs and ideals in what love, life and relationships entail, are the same. There are also subtle but important differences, in our cultures, that I find sometimes amusing and sometimes confusing lol and I truly say that with respect. I love the fact that you Ukrainian girls are very outspoken, honest and do not even consider hiding behind a mask. At first, I admit, it took me aback and I didn’t know what to make of it or even how and if I should even try to respond. But now, if I’m honest, it amuses me to think back not only on this, but other things that happened, that just pointed out the difference in cultures and how uneducated I was, at that time lol. Before I close, there is, in my opinion one other important subject, having noticed it in, I would say, every female profile I have read! That is …. “have a sense of Humour”. Both cultures do indeed have their own sense of humour. The Slavic sense of humour is different, believe me (As is ours, more so, for the ladies.) and this, for someone visiting for the very first time, can be confusing to say the least lol. So my advice, gentleman…. No Jokes! At least not on the first and if you’re lucky, second dates hahaha. So yes age differences can be overcome with being educated and re-wiring! I know I will now get comments here, good, bad or indifferent. But hey, as I said, this is my own opinions and experience. If you can add to this or even share your opinions and/or experiences, then please do so. Until next time, Steve (UK)