
Well, I'll admit it, I have little idea how relationships between men and women work in Korean culture.
Korean girls have been described to me in a number of different ways. I've most often heard people claim that they are crazy and I've often been told that once a Korean girl latches on to you, she won't let go. I've heard stories of girls threatening suicide if a boy breaks up with them. You'd never guess it from the way Korean girls seem extremely reserved and shy, but perhaps in the future, if I'm lucky enough, I will be able to see for myself exactly how crazy they really are.
I've never really asked how Korean guys are, but after spending a good deal of time with them I've come to a few solid conclusions. First off, they're notorious for cheating. One of my friends has a girlfriend in Seoul and another in Busan, and is trying to court another one as we speak. Maybe that's just a freak example, but I've talked with a couple girls about this and they've confirmed that Korean guys tend to cheat a lot.
Other things I see are that they always carry their girlfriend's purse, along with their own man-bag (I don't know why, but it seems like lots of Korean guys like to carry around a murse). They smoke lots of cigarettes too, and their dress is usually borderline if not full blown metrosexual (more on that later).
I know it sounds like I'm bashing both genders, but I'm really not. It's just that the bad side of people tends to stand out more than the good so it's easier to pick up on. In their defense, Korean girls seem really nice, and all the Korean guys I've met have been nothing but amiable towards me as well.
So, where does that leave me? A little confused, but also with lots of options. Serously, I don't think I've ever met so many girls or gone out on so many dates in my whole life. My passport and my ability to speak English seem to garner a good deal of attention around here.
When it all comes down to it, I feel like I'm playing a cultural game of Operation. If I make any fast movements, I'm sure to lose. It's best just to take my time and think about whether I really want to try and retrieve the wrenched ankle or if I shouldn't just go for the charlie horse and get it over with.
If you don't understand that analogy, that's ok. I just said it so you would know how I feel about Korean dating culture.
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