Swedish dating customs

Dating in Swedish Culture … “Your partner may get offended, don’t do that!”

I figured it thematically appropriate to discuss all things love this month. We will be covering the topics of dating, marriage, parental leave, and divorce this February, so buckle up to learn all about the twists and turns of a thing called love — with a special Swedish touch, of course. Let me preface this by saying that I moved to Sweden with my American boyfriend, so I do not have any personal experience with dating, marriage, parental leave, or divorce in Sweden or with a Swede. Dating is hard, but especially in Sweden, and especially for expats. Swedes can be reserved and it can be hard to insert yourself into a Swedish group. As with making Swedish friends, dating is best approached slowly here.

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This process is internationally know as flirting. And here is how the Swedes do it. Ways of how Swedes flirt can be various. To increase the chance of being able to observe flirting Swedes, one should to go to a Swedish party, pub or night club. Basically meaning, any occasion where Swedes are likely to get drunk. Going to Sweden soon?

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Sweden is a European country, yet its culture is far removed from what we are used to. Foreigners who live there agree that Swedish dating culture requires decoding. Many do not understand how Swedish men and women behave and what they expect from their partners. The peculiarity of Sweden is that it is a culture that is turned towards the community and the individual.

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Dating a Swede: Things you need to know about Swedish dating culture

Swedes have a reputation for being very reserved — frosty, even — until you get to know them. In Sweden, the idea of being independent — being able to stand on your own two feet — is considered very important. People leave home here at a younger age here than in any other EU country the average age for flying the nest is just

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