What's On Kiev, an English language magazine in Ukraine, recently published an article about one woman's experience with a "mail order bride" agency. Her story offers a unique perspective on the controversial topic of international dating and shatters stereotypes about the women who look for love abroad. Here are a few common myths her story dismantles.

Ukrainian Women Are Desperate and Submissive

One of the most common stereotypes about women seeking love overseas is that they are meek, submissive creatures who are desperate to find (any) foreign man. This is illustrated by a gentleman named Richard who informs the author, Sasha, he is in the process of corresponding with three other women and will choose his favorite in a few months. Richard also tells Sasha when he wants to chat with her online and reprimands her when she misses the appointment due to work. It doesn’t occur to Richard that one of the women may not want him or that the ladies aren't obliged to follow his orders. 

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