Dating Interviews

When it comes to international dating and marriage agencies, A Foreign Affair (AFA) often finds itself under the media spotlight—and not always in a positive way. Admittedly, I’ve been among those who’ve previously critiqued AFA. However, a recent experience led me down an unexpected path of communication with AFA’s CEO, John Adams, and it completely […]

If you’ve ever ventured into the world of international online dating, you’ve likely encountered both excitement and uncertainty. Reggie Oglesby, an expert in this field and author of Trials & Tribulations of an Internet Dater: The Search for a Ukraine Bride, knows this world better than most. With extensive experience dating Ukrainian and Russian women

The world of international dating, especially through marriage agencies in Ukraine and Russia, is often shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Many Western men dream of finding love with a beautiful Ukrainian or Russian woman, but the reality behind the scenes can be quite different. Marina, a former translator for a marriage agency in Kiev, shares

If you’re considering finding love with a Russian or Ukrainian woman online, you’ve likely heard the horror stories about dating scams. The truth is, online dating scams remain a significant issue in 2025, with scammers pocketing millions of dollars each year, leaving countless men heartbroken and out of pocket. These scams often involve elaborate tales

Today, I’m excited to share an insightful interview with Natalia, a 32-year-old woman from Kharkov, Ukraine, who has firsthand experience navigating the world of international dating. As a single mom and a secretary at a small travel agency, Natalia decided to look for love beyond her country’s borders, hoping to find a genuine and reliable

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to date internationally? In today’s post, I interview Ira, a Ukrainian blogger with extensive experience communicating with foreign men online. Ira shares her perspective on why many Ukrainian women seek Western men, the challenges of online dating, and the cultural and economic factors driving these relationships. She

Are you curious about what it takes to find genuine love with a Ukrainian woman in 2025? In today’s post, I had the opportunity to interview Katrina Elbahey, the owner and founder of Best-Matchmaking.com. Katrina shares valuable insights into her matchmaking agency, discusses why she rebranded from “Kates Models” to “Best-Matchmaking,” and offers practical advice

What makes Ukrainian women look beyond their borders for love in 2025? Is it cultural differences, economic reasons, or something deeper? In this exclusive interview, Alex Kravchenko—a Ukrainian man with firsthand knowledge—reveals the real reasons behind this trend and how Western men can navigate the world of international dating successfully. Are you unknowingly making mistakes

Finding love across borders comes with its own set of challenges, but for Olga, a 29-year-old Ukrainian woman now living in Germany with her German fiancé, it has also been a rewarding journey. In this interview, she shares her firsthand experience navigating the world of online dating, the realities of male scammers, and the challenges

What does it take to find true love with a Ukrainian woman in 2025? Is it luck, strategy, or sheer perseverance? In this exclusive interview, Michael, a 50-year-old man from Germany, shares his remarkable journey of meeting, dating, and ultimately marrying a Ukrainian woman. Like many Western men, Michael was drawn to the idea of