Advice for women going to get married to a foreigner
No so long ago a discussion started on one forum if a lady-immigrant has to pay the accounts on equal terms with her husband, a native citizen. Though being strange most Russian ladies (it was a forum of Russian brides and wives living in America) began to defend men’s interests. They say they pay for everything, women come to their country having nothing and earning very little etc. but everyone knows from mathematics that the sum is made with the components. And what components are on the ladies’ side? Taking into account the difference in economic situation between our 2 countries- Russia and America, most Russian brides arrive having nothing, with the only suitcase literally, often taking just children and diplomas of Russian universities. They have passports with visas and great hopes to build a strong and reliable family in new conditions. In reality the majority of American husb and knowing the laws and peculiarities of their own country and having their own children try hard to defend their interests, primarily financially. Money is a basis of capitalist society. For majority of average citizens success, fortune and such a vague definition as happiness is in stable financial position. Russian women, most of them have grown at times of Soviet Union, have another mentality. They are hardworking, responsible and are ready for everything. But they do not know local laws and often find themselves in a tight corner when marriages break, lives are in danger and all hopes fall to pieces. Nevertheless, others, “new” brides eager to try a sweet capitalist life and sure they will manage, go again. Perhaps I decided to give some dating tips and advice for them. My advice will be to the point not only for those wiling to move to America, but other countries as well.
While starting online dating with a foreigner try to pay attention to the following: For example, if you are going to marry an American you should know that financial relations in the USA differ from Russian. And if your husband decided to buy a house before marriage it is not accidentally. According to the law it will belong to your husband as a house was bought Before marriage, that is your husband invested His own money. If there is his sign on all bank statements it is also not by accident. It will be only he who will be able to draw out and monitor money. As a wife you do not have any access to money. The same situation is with credit cards as well if of course there is not your name on them. Though still your husband possesses the account and he will be responsible for payment. But you may not know that, for example, he has to pay great interest for credits granted as money are lent on credit cards. It is common truth, but even not all Americans are aware of it. The illusion is created easily, here is a card and you can buy everything…