What are Venezuelan men like?

[Isaura]

I know that in all countries of the world everyone has his own personality, but in every culture some attitudes are more common or less common and I would like to know how is it to be in relationships with Venezuelan men. I get to know one Venezuelan in dating website. He's very handsome, he said that he felt in love with me, that I'm so beautiful and that he would like to meet me. I'm afraid a little, because I've heard that Latin men tend to be macho. On the other hand I've heard that Venezuela is matriarchal country and Venezuelan women tend to be strong and independent. I've also heard that many women say that they are in happy relationships with Venezuelan man. They say, that they are great dancers, funny, romantic and faithful.

I would like to know what are Venezuelan men in general norms? What is typical Venezuelan men attitude towards woman?

Is machismo widespread in Venezuela?

[Hermes]

Isaura. You'll get some "machismo" in every country, believe me. And in countries where you'd least expect it.

Same goes for Latin people (south Americans). There are all kinds, same as everywhere else. We can't generalise.

[Wiseman2]

How long have you been communicating? Are you sure it's not a scammer?

I get to know one Venezuelan in dating website. He's very handsome, he said that he felt in love with me, that I'm so beautiful and that he would like to meet me.

[Hermes]

What Wiseman just said needs to be taken into account - no matter what country the man hails from.

[Isaura]

I'm chatting with him from month. He seems to be very nice and friendly. He says that he wants to meet me, but I'm affraid. My friend told me that it's not good idea, because Latin men are chauvinists and treat women badly. But I'm confused. Is in this forum anyone who know something? Or maybe some Venezuelan women?

[Hermes]

"My friend told me that it's not good idea, because Latin men are chauvinists and treat women badly. "

 

Absolutely untrue!!

 

As I said, in all countries you will meet people who treat others badly. In my country, your country and everywhere else. I assure you.

 

And yes, I have been to south America, and have many long-term friends there, married (some of them) and their husbands and partners are excellent.

 

However, as Wiseman wisely pointed out. You need to find out more about people you contact on the net.....

[Wiseman2]

When they come on this fast and strong telling you what you want to hear it's often the sign of a scam. How old are you? Are you lonely? Are there no local men to date in your country? Have you video chatted? It this a marriage site?

 

There is no one general stereotype. There are fine men and bad men everywhere. You have to use your common sense, not a romanticized view of Latin lovers,etc.

I'm chatting with him from month. He seems to be very nice and friendly.

[Hollyj]

The fact that he said he was in love with you without meeting you, and after only knowing you for one month, IS A HUGE RED FLAG. At the very least, this guy is a player.

 

I would forget about the fact that he is from S. America, but the fact that something is very off here: scammer, player, whatever.

 

Where does this guy live?

[Iggy5129]

The only way to find out is to get to know him. No one can tell you what he is like based on nationality. I understand there are some generalizations that can be made about certain countries (I used to work in a youth hostel so I started to see patterns) but you should give him the benefit of the doubt. Get to know him and if he starts to act in a way you don't like then stop talking to him.

 

For example I dated an Indian guy who was terribly abusive and a bit old fashioned in his thinking about women. That's a stereotype people have about Indian men. But my current BF is also Indian and he is the sweetest guy and would never abuse me and has deep respect for women. Both were born in India and moved to the US, two completely different personalities.

 

Moral of the story: give it a shot and just be on the lookout for red flags.

 

I wish you luck on your international dating adventure. 😀👍🏼

[Hermes]

Get as much info from him as you can, OP. And I agree that saying he was in love with you at the outset seems a bit well OTT.

 

However, people in South American countries are more used to being vocal in terms of endearment. "I love you" from them (I get it every day) does NOT mean I am in love with you. get the difference?

[thornz]

My friend told me that it's not good idea, because Latin men are chauvinists and treat women badly.

 

Your friend is racist.

 

It's not important what the stereotype of Venezuelan men suggests he MIGHT be like. What is important is what he ACTUALLY is like?! You find that out by getting to know him.