I'm marrying my fiance to get a free green card and live the American dream! I can't wait to leave my stinky, filthy country. This is my chance!!
NOTE : Before getting all butt hurt and defensive, please note the satire in my statement and proceed reading. Thank you!
I know that many people have been longing for me to finally drop the bomb - show my true intentions for being in a relationship with a foreigner. In fact, I know that many people already assume that - even if I previously and have always said that I'm not marrying to get out of the country.
"Oh, you're with an American? That's great you could finally go to the USA!"
"Ah.. why won't you stay with a local guy? You don't really belong to them, unless you want to leave."
"OMG finally an American! He will buy you stuff, go ask him to buy you more stuff!!"
"That's great you're now going to have white babies, amazing!"
"Oh make sure you get a Green Card asap."
"When you're there you're gonna see more good looking guys! More fish, yay!"
Seriously?
These are some of the common remarks that I get when someone finds out that I'm dating an American. In fact, I'm not alone - almost everyone who is dating a western man (or at least a foreigner gets these comments).
Guess what? It's really, really offending.
I love Alex. I love my Polar Bear and I love him dearly. It doesn't matter where we end up living ^_^ |
It's already a common notion that Asians and Mexicans only intend to marry a foreigner so that they can go to another country, live a good life and have a free visa. Effortless. However, it's not always the case. I also know that some people will say - "ah there she does, defending herself!" Well, of course I'm defending myself and the other women who are subjected to abuse and hatred because of a stereotype that isn't applicable to everyone. I won't deny the fact that there are opportunistic women out there who will elude men. At the same time, there are also opportunistic men who will just use women.