Where I try to shine a light on relationships vs sex in Colombia. Here you will find some of the most friendly, open, and fun people to hang out with that inspire, add color and who bring good stories to our lives. Their crazy sucks us in and allows us to relax and have a good time like never before. But there is a dark side to all their fun and games which I think foreign residents have a hard time understanding due to language barriers, cultural norms, and personal values.
Please air your ideas, experiences, and criticism in the comments. Truthfully, this is as much about having a campfire chat, as it is about me airing my spleen about personal successes and mostly failures, and my wild experiences Dating in Colombia. In a nutshell, my formation in Spanish was a bit more prepared than the average expat or intrepid traveler. I also LOVED my Spanish class and the games, songs, or worksheets that were more like crossword puzzles or word searches.
At the age of 27in February of , I moved to Colombia and have had only one visit to my native country in these years of permanent residence. As someone who has to work hard and pay my own way, we can also say that I learned out of an intense desire to eat well and sleep comfortably.
My motivation to learn Spanish has given me a special foothold on this culture. Your ability to select a boyfriend, husband, or lover in Colombia hinges on picking up their grammar, subtle cues β or not so subtle, and body language. This is a culture which values public image tremendously, which means they also hide their true selves from the world on a cultural level. Relationships are taken seriously by good people.
High quality individuals in this country work hard to improve their interpersonal relationships, public image, and community connections. In the smaller towns everyone is having sex discreetly, but only a select few are investing in relationships. This is a cultural norm which goes back to the Catholic church and the resulting taboos. Married men and women may take lovers privately but rarely make it public or divorce their wives. It is not acceptable for an old school Catholic to divorce in order to get with someone else, many priests no longer grant church divorce.
