What are Swedish Women Like - Dating Girls from Sweden

Located in the breathtaking landscape of Scandinavia, Sweden is not only a technologically advanced country but also one of the highest ranking nations in the human development index. However certain aspects of social interactions may seem difficult for foreigners to understand. So here is a brief pointer on what Swedish women are like and how you can impress your Nordic beauty.

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Slightly formal

If you belong to a culture where it is alright to express your emotions full words and gestures, you may find Swedish women rather formal and emotionally distant. In fact in popular western culture, this is even attributed to the cold and austere Swedish climate which supposedly makes people unfriendly and humorless. However this is not really a sign of their unresponsive nature but a measure of their level-headedness. Swedish women are rather shy of demonstrating how they feel and would much rather keep their emotions to themselves. So when meeting a Swedish woman for the first timed, be prepared for some degree of formality. Be respectful of her personal space since she may look at you askance if you rush to hug her or attempt to kiss her on the very first meeting.

Not a great talker

When taking your Swedish girl out on a date, be prepared to do most of the talking. Even after you have recounted many hilarious incidents from your life, you may be allowed only the slightest peek into her past. Fact is the Swedes are not really great conservationists and would much rather listen than talk. Even when they do speak, it is usually brief and to the point. But don’t construe this as a sign of her disinterest in you – indeed all the while you are merrily describing your travels in Sweden, you can be assured that your date is actually evaluating you as a potential partner. Despite her relative silence, she may be busy turning things over in her head and deciding whether to move forward with this relationship.

They are smart

When you converse with Swedish women, keep in mind that beneath her attractive blonde looks is a razor-sharp mind. Most Swedes are well-educated and they are among the most liberal people in the world. They come from one of the most socialist political systems in the world that is much more secular than American politics. Science tends to outweigh religion in most spheres of interest, especially how each affects political and governmental decisions. So if you want to impress your Swedish girlfriend, verbally engage with her on issues like the environment, social betterment and gender equality. Better still give evidence of your intellectual, secular side than vehemently expressing your support for conservative faiths and orthodox religions.

They are used to being respected

Sweden is one of the most egalitarian societies as far as gender roles and privileges are concerned. Equal rights for both sexes are deeply ingrained into the Swedish culture which is why you would do well to refrain from misogynist jokes in a woman’s presence here. Swedish women are used to being treated with respect and allowed to make choices in all walks of life. so don’t assume automatically that your date will take over the cooking if you are planning a dinner date at home; or that you can leave her with women guests at a party or a formal event while you hit the bar. The supreme self-confidence of women here comes from an abiding belief in their own capabilities which is why there is no need to start taking off your jacket if her car has a flat tire or the faucet in her kitchen is dripping. Women here are used to living by themselves their own and know very well to survive on their own wits. On the plus side you can look forward to being pampered on a date by your Swedish girlfriend. Going Dutch is not really seen in Sweden as a sign of male parsimony and by large, Swedish women are perfectly comfortable with the convention.

Strong belief in gender equality

Above all if you are planning to settle down with your Swedish girlfriend, make sure that you know how to wield a broom and whip up a meal. Since gender equality is something that all Swedes grow up with, women here expect their male partners to shoulder equal responsibilities at home. Indeed the government too recognizes the importance of male participation in child rearing which is why Sweden was one of the first countries in the world to replace maternity leave with parental leave in 1974. In fact, present Swedish laws not only offer a generous, fully-paid thirteen-month parental leave upon the birth of children but actually reserve three months of it exclusively for the fathers. So if you believe that it is a ‘woman’s job’ to look after the house and raise kids, maybe you are not yet ready to settle down with your Swedish girlfriend.

However there are some areas where this belief in gender equality may be a good thing; Swedish women for instance don’t expect you to pay them court with extravagant gestures and expensive gifts. They value qualities like honesty and steadfastness over raging passions and melodramatic moves which is why you should consider carefully before engaging in PDAs with her. Above all remember hugging and kissing means that you are in a mutually-approved intimate relationship and so avoid showering your Swedish female friends with such acts of physical affection or they will be misinterpreted.

They like to take it slow

Yet another aspect of Swedish women which makes for slow dating is their cautious natures. They like to be sure not only of the sincerity of their own emotions but also of their partner before settling down to exclusive dating. And even if your Swedish girl is not seeing any other guy, she may still seem to take her time to move the relationship to the next level. On the face of it, dating a Swedish woman may seem a staid business, particularly if you are used to the ardor of the Brazilian women or the charm of French beauties.  But what it may lack in spice and excitement, it is sure to make up with solidity and honesty.