Reasons Why Men Are Looking for Love in Ukraine

Shayma Popova
3 min readJul 11, 2022

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The current conflict situation can be a little discouraging for love. However, it won’t stop Western men from attempting to find it in Ukraine.

The number of guys wanting to visit the country grows by the day, and they all have different reasons for doing this.

Their reasons are so bizarre that they left most experts baffled. The ideas tend to pan out to extreme suggestions, becoming the hero that will save the woman or having no idea about the situation and just looking for love.

You might be thinking that it’s crazy. Well, here is a list of the reasons I’ve compiled from three groups of men. Take a look, and maybe you’d like to try dating a woman from Ukraine.

#1 Genuine Interest

Among the groups, the first one is already dating Ukrainian women. When they heard about the war, the men’s immediate thoughts about it were to meet their partners out of worry. They want to meet the love of their lives, hoping to make it a romantic encounter.

Since Poland’s borders opened, westerners have been traveling around the clock to meet their future brides. In the first quarter of 2022 alone, Poland accommodated over 5 million tourists. I guess that’s just how devoted they are to their partners.

This group has the largest population and is the cause of the sudden rise in registrations for Ukrainian dating sites. They just can’t stay away from the women they love.

#2 Keyword Suggestions

Admit it — the beauty of Ukrainian women leaves you speechless. That’s what another group did to me when I learned about their reasons. So, they had no idea what a Ukrainian woman looked like until they heard about the conflict on the news.

After the keyword ‘Ukraine’ started trending on the internet, more men finally realized that they could find love through dating apps or Ukraine’s dating sites. The registrations tripled in size after January and did not show signs of slowing down.

What can I say? Most men just want to seize the day for a pretty lady.

#3 Relief Operations

There are ongoing efforts to aid civilians evacuating the conflict zones. Most of the volunteers are made up of Westerners who want to help. This group of men wasn’t planning to fall in love, but they made plenty of progress with their romance.

It’s a small group, but their stories still count as looking for love in Ukraine. So, I had to include them in the list. After all, no one can stop the butterflies in their stomach from forming into a more intense feeling.

It’s Crazy but True

Most of you reading the reasons on how these men find love in Ukraine might still think that these people are crazy. But you can’t say it isn’t true. They want to be with their partners, so there’s no stopping them.

I want to support them, but it might not be the best timing. Yet, I also want to believe that even in a world full of conflict, love will still make its way to everyone’s hearts. Stay safe, and happy dating.

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Shayma Popova
Shayma Popova

Written by Shayma Popova

I write truths about dating and relationships as a Content Manager for https://odessawomen.com/

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