Hello Andreas,
Having looked at your profile, I sense (yes, my very personal impression) two things:
1) you seem to be uncertain of who you really are.
2) you have an outspoken need for safety and security.
I'll qualify each point.
You say of yourself "shy" and "not (so) shy" - that is irritating and confusing at best. A more detailed view of your own accord would certainly be helpful. It obviously is the hardest part to speak about yourself. If you're unclear, ask around in your family and your circle of friends. That will surely come in handy when you write your self introduction.
If you tell ALL about yourself, then any lady would feel overwhelmed, especially with a "big northerner"
Keep in mind that many, if not most, know English from an 'artificial world' (TV, radio, internet) and have far fewer chances to travel about as freely as we do. The economy has declined and stagnated in most countries and people have less time to spend on the net, because they need to make ends meet. Give them enough 'fodder' to spark their interest, but 'hide' enough to keep the fire burning.
2) is a stronger and more severe point:
If you suggest being scared of the dangers in this world, then women - especially women from Orthodox countries will inevitably stay away. "Learn martial arts because otherwise something terrible will happen to you" - seriously? I know plenty of women who never trained and who've never run into any danger.
"Afraid of falling victim to a scammer" - there forever remains a risk that someone MIGHT fool you. Be brave enough to take that risk. You're a strong lad. So SHOW it!
That also goes for your point of mobility: people live all over the world, and even in the Middle East more LIVE than die.
My advice to you: present yourself more confidently (also optically: upload photos with higher resolution, perhaps?). Say what you want (your goals), instead of what you don't want.
Leave your fears, worries and concerns behind.
Always remember: doubt kills more dreams, disrupts more plans and destroys more hope than any failure ever will.
Best wishes buddy!
Having looked at your profile, I sense (yes, my very personal impression) two things:
1) you seem to be uncertain of who you really are.
2) you have an outspoken need for safety and security.
I'll qualify each point.
You say of yourself "shy" and "not (so) shy" - that is irritating and confusing at best. A more detailed view of your own accord would certainly be helpful. It obviously is the hardest part to speak about yourself. If you're unclear, ask around in your family and your circle of friends. That will surely come in handy when you write your self introduction.
If you tell ALL about yourself, then any lady would feel overwhelmed, especially with a "big northerner"
Keep in mind that many, if not most, know English from an 'artificial world' (TV, radio, internet) and have far fewer chances to travel about as freely as we do. The economy has declined and stagnated in most countries and people have less time to spend on the net, because they need to make ends meet. Give them enough 'fodder' to spark their interest, but 'hide' enough to keep the fire burning.
2) is a stronger and more severe point:
If you suggest being scared of the dangers in this world, then women - especially women from Orthodox countries will inevitably stay away. "Learn martial arts because otherwise something terrible will happen to you" - seriously? I know plenty of women who never trained and who've never run into any danger.
"Afraid of falling victim to a scammer" - there forever remains a risk that someone MIGHT fool you. Be brave enough to take that risk. You're a strong lad. So SHOW it!
That also goes for your point of mobility: people live all over the world, and even in the Middle East more LIVE than die.
My advice to you: present yourself more confidently (also optically: upload photos with higher resolution, perhaps?). Say what you want (your goals), instead of what you don't want.
Leave your fears, worries and concerns behind.
Always remember: doubt kills more dreams, disrupts more plans and destroys more hope than any failure ever will.
Best wishes buddy!