Dating and finding love as an expat in Mexico

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PriscillaViP06 November 2018 08:50:58

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Hello,

With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time.

Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Mexico?

How do you go about meeting people (through friends, online dating, apps, meetup groups)?

How safe is it to date in Mexico?

How do you deal with cultural differences when dating?

What are certain dating etiquettes and rules when dating in Mexico?

How do you deal with getting into a serious relationship if you know you might be leaving Mexico?

Thank you for sharing your experience,

Priscilla

ChilangoliteSerial expat12 November 2018 23:48:33

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You ask for secrets that are less likely divulged.

travellightVIP Member13 November 2018 23:14:32

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Dating is dating everywhere. I ask some locals and they laughed saying it requires an appointment, Is seems like the same dating that is global with the added difference of a different language. If you are available to date they figure that out pretty quickly, and they are not shy.

grapenutActive member19 November 2018 14:57:54

DONT DO ANY BARHOPPING HERE. CARTELS KIDNAP OR KILL AMERICANS. SAFEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE IS IN CHURCH; THAT IS WHERE I MET MY WIFE IN JUAREZ

Stepho555Member20 November 2018 04:40:54

Grapenut: Why are you living here if that's the way you feel about Mexico? I think it is your type of attitude about Mexico that fuels the false, exaggerated and unjust perceptions about Mexico.

lizdragonMember26 November 2018 13:25:01

I'd love to hear more about women dating women in Mexico. Expats or Mexican nationals.
Where do we find each other?
thanks.

natasha28Member26 November 2018 16:10:44

I have been wondering if there was a forum for single expats to chat and get info on what it is like to live in Mexico? Have traveled in the Quintana Roo area of Mexico since 1996 yearly. The mayan people are so friendly and gracious.

GdkeethMember27 November 2018 02:11:21

As a senior single male I will look forward to read the responses from others on this site. I am hesitant to share......
That I have shared meaningful relationships with women of different cultures-because that makes me sound like something I am not.
So, my response is “woman from all cultures” want the same things” just maybe delivered in a different way. Ha ha

rubytue60Contributor27 November 2018 03:43:12

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HI Priscilla

Thanks for opening up this conversation. i am over 60 and hope to date But finding other expats who are single and spending a few months in Mexico is hard. I am hoping to spend 5-6 months there each year. I hope other will join in on this conversation.

Dave MougMember22 December 2021 10:13:17

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Hi I’m coming to live in Mexico in February

WGregg123Member23 December 2021 08:21:52

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Well, if you’re gonna live along the border, Grapenut, yeah, you’re gonna take your chances. There are tons of lovely cities and tons inside of Mexico that you can feel safe in and not be worried about being kidnapped.

MexicoAfterlifeContributor23 December 2021 13:37:14

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Yes you have it right. It's like saying all of the USA is dangerous because you live in the south side of Chicago!

Don't complain about safety when you choose to live in some of the most dangerous parts of a country.

Down here in lake chapala its so safe I can't belive it.

Tedjarvis11Member08 August 2022 08:32:06

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@rubytue60

I am trying to move on the 11th

To Playas .

Any tips on location dating shopping or a rental

Please feel free

Thanks

Tom

CherylModerator08 August 2022 12:23:53

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Hello Tedjarvus11,

Welcome to Expat.com

Please note that you commented on an old thread.

I invite you to ew write your post with more details and to post it as a new discussion on the Mexico forum.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

ChilangoliteSerial expat13 August 2022 03:38:25

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@Tedjarvis11

Did you make your move? Just saw this. Was curious. I live in Playas

kansasrodeoNew member19 August 2022 15:57:13

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@rubytue60

Hi Rubytue60

Liked your post. I have very similar interests for Mx in the immediate future.

Have considered several places to rendezvous: Oaxaca, Baja Sur, Puerto Escondido, etc

Plan on driving. Have spent several months in Baja; La Paz is also a consideration.

Any recommendations?

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