Four months into my big move to Spain I was wondering if I would last the whole year. However, after spending the holidays in Italy with my family and yearning to go home, I headed back to Spain determined to make the best of my remaining five months there. Within a week, I met my Spanish boyfriend, and three years and many challenges later, we are still making it work. What is like to date a Spanish man?
Spanish men have the reputation of being tall, dark and handsome, with thick accents that can make you swoon. However, there are some similarities. Here are some things to keep in mind for your Spanish love affair. The first and most important part of dating a Spaniard is meeting their family. Meeting the family is a big deal in most cultures, but even more so in Spain. Expect it to happen pretty early into the relationship.
Three weeks into dating my boyfriend, I still remember when he timidly asked me if I would like to meet his sister and niece.
I was surprised at how soon he asked, but it was clearly very important to him. Weekly dinners or even daily lunches, where the whole family comes together, are really common. Be prepared to join in with those weekly dinners. Also, it can sometimes be the case where your amante has nights set aside to eat with their family alone. The majority of Spanish guys still live at home.
With an unemployment rate of 45 percent, this is understandable. I was lucky to have a solid base of Spanish when I came to Spain. Things can get complicated when it comes to those inevitable arguments.
