My experience (76 years young) has led me to believe that you find what you seek. I have been to 38 countries on duty or travel and found that I almost always find generous caring people. Just my thought! Cheers - JJ
(Plus I found a beautiful Chinese wife 42 years ago)

Cultural differences can be a blessing - something to talk about. We took hers (Chinese) and mine (American), worked through it and came out with our own. Works well!! Cheers -JJ

Another note: difference in cultures can be a blessing and a drag. Both just have to recognize the differences and talk it out. A good marriage is the best thing in the world - and a bad marriage is ....

Hi Rachel - we were just the opposite. American guy and Chinese girl. I fell in love with her at first sight (yes, it can happen) and asked her to marry me after six days! And this was after I had two divorces and had sworn off marriage. Her reaction? She laughed and thought I was being silly. I convinced her of seriousness and (three months later) she said yes. It took her father another year to say yes. We have now been married 43 years!! If it's right, it's right - no matter time frame.

GOOD LUCK!

Ooops - - I meant Univ of North Carolina. There is a difference.