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Express Mail FAQ's

We highly reccommend that you review this FAQ section prior to using our Express Mail service. You may finad additional information on this service and others within our Terms & Conditions of use. If you have any questions after reviewing this and any other related information on our website please contact us.

Do I have to write letters?
No, to be successful you do not have to write letters, or engage in correspondence or chat. We believe the most effective technique is to go on a group tour and actually meet the women in person where you have the possibility to meet a wide range of women in a short period of time. Writing letters can be effective if done in moderation.

How can I increase my response rate?
One of the best things you can do is to be committed to going over and share concrete dates and times of your trip with the women in your correspondence. Think about this, women may receive many letters from men, clearly understanding that a large majority of these men may have no intention whatsoever of actually taking the next step and meeting them. Additionally, women like to know that you are interested in them, ask as many questions as you can about her, instead of going on too much about yourself.

What is an introductory letter?
An introductory letter is simply a letter that indicates the woman MAY have a romantic interest in you. Before you open the letter, you should take the time to check her profile to see if you have a mutual interest worth exploring. We do not encourage or advise you to open every, or even most of the introduction letters you receive because some women simply may not be who you're looking for, thus wasting your time and hers.

What Triggers an Introduction Letter?
It could be the woman herself that viewed your profile in one of our foreign offices and requested the staff to send her introduction letter to you. Or it could be initiated by the foreign office staff according to the parameters the woman has indicated in order for the staff to deliver the introduction letter on her behalf to potential matches.

How serious is the woman about me if I receive an Introduction letter?
It depends. In the best case it is only an initial introduction letter either sent at the request of the woman, or the staff, based on her parameters, as stated above. It is difficult to tell how serious anyone is until you meet, regardless of how much correspondence. We strongly suggest that you take the time to view her profile and determine if this is someone that you would send an initial letter to, if so then it may be worth the time exploring. Please keep in mind, a serious relationship (love) requires a special chemistry between the two people. There is no way to truly measure any potential chemistry without meeting in person.

What is more effective: responding to Intro letters or writing to the women I think I am interested in first?
We only started offering introduction letters relatively recently on the site, prior to that the only way to start correspondence was for the man to initiate contact. Although we received a lot of requests to allow the women to initiate correspondence from both the men and the women, we still feel the most effective method is for the man to initiate the correspondence himself. We feel that when a man does that the woman feels special; he selected her, and may increase the response rate.

Can I turn off the Introduction letters and just write to women I choose?
Yes. You can turn off the option to receive introduction letters within your member's area.

What about correspondence, does she always come into the office to read my letter?
In some cases she may come to the office to read and respond to your letter. Often our local staff will contact her by phone or some other method in order to arrange for her to get your letter and, hopefully, send you her reply.

If she has an E-mail address or some other contact information can I ask for it via Express mail?
Yes. However, due to IMBRA regulations she must first come into the local office and sign your specific IMBRA form, once she does that you can exchange personal contact information with each other. She may still desire to use the service for translation purposes, or for support from the local office, but she should be able to exchange information and if the two of you choose communicate directly.

If you need additional information please contact us.





 
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If you don't have a special lady in mind to meet, where would you like to go exploring?  To find which of our tours appeals to you most, begin at the Romance Tours Index.  If you've chosen a foreign sweetheart who lives far from any of our Romance Tours destinations, or you prefer to meet independently, we can provide Travel Information to help facilitate your meeting. 



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As you know, children can be one of life's greatest rewards.  Certainly, you shouldn't rule-out any prospective foreign bride just because she is childless, for together you could do something about that.  But neither should you exclude her just because she already has children, for together you could form an instant family!  That could benefit you in several ways.  Consider having two, or more, foreign sweethearts. 

An intercultural relationship may not be for everyone.  Yet, if you will invest the necessary time, effort and money into a relationship, and be reasonably flexible, tolerant and patient, your chances of finding happiness with a foreign bride are good.  Whichever path you choose, our wish for you is that your journey will be pleasant and that you will find, in life, everything that you seek. 



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Foreign Courtship Advice and Recommendations From the Editors of A Distant Light™

Q: To a prospective foreign bride who doesn't specify an age preference, how much of an age difference might customarily be acceptable? 

A: Surveys have shown that when considering age apart from other factors, 98 to 99 percent of single Ukrainian women and single Russian women seeking marriage would readily accept a partner as much as ten years their elder.  The rate of such ready acceptance among women of the former Soviet Union declines to 50 percent as age disparity increases to 15 years. 

In predominantly Buddhist cultures of the Far East, as for example in Thailand, elder persons are revered for their accumulated wisdom.  So, some of the single Asian women seeking marriage, in particular, might accept or even welcome somewhat greater age disparities. 

For an international introductions agency to promote so-called May–December romances might be good for business, in the short term, but would it be good for you?  For the prospective foreign bride?  Around here, we believe that what's best for business is the long-term success of your intercultural relationship.  So, rather than encourage a fifty-year-old man to pursue, say, Colombian single women in their twenties, or a man of forty to chase single Latin women still in their teens, we would respectfully suggest that you listen to your own voice of reason and common sense. 

If you don't fully recognize the value in this, you might find it helpful to read A Long Way to Go for a Date, by Henry Makow.  The outcome of Mr. Makow's real-life personal adventure may surprise you.  Find it listed under Foreign Bride Resources, below.) 



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Foreign Bride Resources

A foreign sweetheart is more likely to become the foreign bride of a gentleman who demonstrates an interest in, and some knowledge of, her native culture.  A Lonely Planet ® Travel Survival Kit™ (right sidebar) can be helpful.  Besides the practical advice for travelers, they provide some historical background and discuss relevant social, political and economic aspects of modern society. 



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You can benefit from the experiences (both good and bad) of others, in the pursuit of intercultural relationships, by referring to these worthwhile additional foreign bride resources.  And remember, at A Distant Light™ we're here to help!  You can contact us by phone, fax, e-mail or postal mail, or visit us (no appointment is necessary during regular business hours) at any of the AFA offices worldwide. 


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"Relationships are like Rome – difficult to start out, incredible during the prosperity of the 'Golden Age' and unbearable during the fall.  Then a new kingdom will come along and the whole process will repeat itself – until you come across a kingdom, like Egypt, that thrives and continues to flourish.  This kingdom will become your best friend, your soul mate and your love." 

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