How is Dating with Singaporean Girl for Korean guy?

When I tell to someone that I am dating w Singaporean Girlfriend, People get worried about our long distance relationship. At the same time, they are also curious about how is our relationship look like. So let's compare Both country's Characteristics.

1. Which one is more Conservative?

As I know, Singapore was Under British until 1960. So compare to Korea, Singapore is more 'Westernize' than Korea. The school systems, and legal system are also fallowing UK systems. And Singapore hold Halloween festival also, as like western country, which is not familiar for Korean society yet. So is Singaporean less conservative than Korean?

Frankly speaking, It's not true.

Basically, when Korean meet Singaporean, They might think 'Oh, they are so westernized'. For example, Compare to Korean, Singaporeans always pay their bills separately, while Koreans love to treat for each others. And Singaporean doesn't make a 'big group' like Koreans do. And most weird thing to me, was they still contact with their Ex-boy or girl friends and they are still friends! - In Korea, if you break up, then you will never ever have chance to meet them again.

But Longer we meet, then we know they are also derived from Asian culture. In her case, who is Chinese Singaporean, also celebrate Chinese new year and Chinese Thanks giving day, and Middle of winder as Chinese calendar. And still have a Patriarchal Culture, which is similar with Korea.

And about relationship, She is much more conservative than me. Even though Korean has strong culture from their old - times, they are changing really fast. So now they are not so conservative, having open mind about relationship.


2. How different are our characters?

Well I am afraid if it can be sounded as like racial discrimination. But I think there are some differences between our Characteristics by Nationality. Just like someone says 'Japanese are more quiet, Chinese are more active'

1) Singaporeans are more realistic.

Korean loves romance. From young, we heard about a lot of romantic things and learned 'Love' and 'Truth'. We promise to our partner 'I will take moon and stars for you'. But Singaporeans are much more realistic. They will be happy with Booked restaurant rather than 'Moon and stars'. "Because I can't do anything with moon and stars." she said.

And Singaporeans are more 'Planned life' Koreans are more emotional and impulsive. If you have Korean boyfriend, he might suddenly visit you in mid night and ask you to go with him to see the ocean. That's fun but sometimes quite tiring.

And the biggest difference is 'paying bills separately'. Singaporeans are good at going 'Dutch pay'. But Koreans are no so familiar with this. Of course if you just met, or not friendly enough then you will pay bills separately. But if you are old friends, or one of you are elder, or if you are dating then there is high chance that your Korean friend will pay for you.

2) I have tummy ache.

Funny thing is, Korean couple never say 'I have tummy ache' or 'I am shitting' to their BF or GF. We think that is too shy to let them know that. Even some married couples who play the music loudly when they are going to shit. So if he or she is still dating, They have to rush in toilet because they are afraid of their partner will think he or she is shitting in toilet.

One of good thing about dating with Singaporean Girlfriend, is that I don't have to hide those things. I can just tell her 'I have tummy ache' or I wanna shit. Then She just smiles and 'ok Go to toilet!' I can totally feel free of those freaking rushing toilet using!

3) Pride.

Both countries have pride of their own country. But I think Singaporean has higher pride of their nation. This based on geographic reason. Korea is surrounded by Japan and China, both have great power in the world. But around Singapore, there are so many countries where they are not doing better than Singapore. So Singaporean are proud of their Nationality. That also made a word 'Ugly Singaporean'
For dating, This pride also works. Singaporean girls want their boyfriend to be have confidence and have nobleness. So whenever I show weak aspect to her, she is not very happy about it.