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Posted by Davis Calogero on April 24, 1998 at 01:05:56:
In Reply to: Swede-American Couples: Do They All Go To Sweden? posted by Armand DeGrenville on March 21, 1998 at 14:40:11:
I think it is the fact that in the vast majority
of cases, the American partner has sought out the
Swedish partner, rather than vice-versa. I know
one stunningly beautiful, brilliantly intelligent
American woman in her 20s who suffered from a
protracted case of clinical depression and ennui
living in southern California. Even though she
received a great deal of attention from American
males, very few of them interested her. She had
close friends in Sweden who I believe she had
known for years, possibly former tourists or
exchange students. Eventually, her depression
reached a climax. Incidentally, the central
reason for the depression was (according to my
sources) her intense desire to meet the man of
her dreams, and the fact that apparently no
American male could meet her extraordinarily
high standards for intelligence, attentiveness,
and (possibly) looks. So, she fled to a new
life in Sweden, forsaking all American friends
and family (although she does visit her family
at home now and again). I believe she is involved
with a Swedish man at the moment, possibly this
is the relationship of her dreams, and she has
also found what appears to be fulfilling
employment in Stockholm. I guess Swedish men,
on the whole, "have it all". Probably likewise
with Swedish women. No doubt many American
males, like their female counterparts, are
drawn to the mysterious and compelling attributes
of the Swedes and other Nordic peoples. The
magnificent height so many of them have; the
blonde hair and blue eyes that are common; the
proficiency at languages; and the ability to
combine intellectualism almost seamlessly with
a casual, down-to-earth, and tolerant attitude
toward life and people. Yes, it does appeal
to me, too, as a guy. One friend of mine who
has visited Scandinavia said the people are
"cold" there; but, in my limited experience of
Scandinavians I have found them to be quite
friendly and interesting, albeit in a very
reserved way.
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