Faced with these challenges, why not broaden your horizons and cross the linguistic border? After all, isn’t love a universal language? This is the observation made by Annemieke Dubois, founder of the dating agency Jade & Jules. “Where the cultural gap was once significant, I now see that singles are becoming more and more open to others, beyond language barriers. They have become more curious, whether on a personal or political level .”
Opposites attract…sometimes
Although language no longer seems to pose a problem, there are still some cultural differences. For example, depending on the site The World Tomorrowthe Flemish tend to be more direct in their communication than their French-speaking counterparts. Imagine a woman asking: “Do you like my new outfit?” If the answer is negative, a Flemish person could simply reply: “No, not really.” Enough to destabilize some sensitive hearts!
But the differences don’t stop there. When it comes to romantic gestures, French speakers often opt for a more passionate and demonstrative approach, while Flemish people favor stability and reliability. A small note, all the same: let’s be honest, this search for stability can also correspond well to certain French speakers.
Last difference mentioned: speed in relationships. Where the French speaker would be quicker to express his feelings and quickly come out in an exclusive manner, the Flemish, faithful to his pragmatism, would take his time. For him, it is essential to know the other person well before thinking about committing or going on a romantic weekend. We don’t mess around with love… nor with organization!
Absurd ?
Of course, these differences do not apply to the entire population. It is likely that some Flemings find themselves more in the behavior of French speakers, and vice versa. The most important thing in the end is to find yourself, right? Love, after all, is about compromise. And once the language barrier is overcome, all that remains is to let yourself be carried away by your feelings.
