Zofie Janssen
In the Netherlands they have an image in their head of the stereotype italian man. Some more intense than others, but they match. One woman runs away from it, the other completely falls for it.
As soon as you make eye contact, which is followed by a friendly conversation, they make their move. Straight to the point if they are, they soon ask to go out together sometime.
The shy Dutch man can follow this example. After all, Dutch men are not the most ardent lovers. You don't have to peek at a woman from the corner of a club so that she doesn't see it. Show her and she might flirt back!
womanizers
Also Italian men are real gentlemen. They find it completely normal to hold the door open for you and lift heavy bags. Good actions that certainly impress a woman. There is a limit between being sincere and exaggerating.
You don't have to show up at every tourist with a rose, tiramisu in the shape of a heart or treat them to that horrible but popular drink Aperol Spritz. Due to international prejudices, the Dutch woman quickly asks the question 'Is it a cheater?' Italian men are known as womanizers.
Across the border there is often an image of the Dutch woman as being easy. But precisely because of the openness in our country, the Dutch also approach love with the passion of a refrigerator and are not at all into escapades.
In traditional Italy the ladies may seem more prudish, but beneath the strict layer of norms and values the fire rages. Flirting is the number one top sport in Italy. Italian men are generally critical of women. There is no greater compliment for an Italian than to say that he has a beautiful wife.
Show your femininity
What they think about Dutch women is absolutely right. Dutch woman is just a little less concerned with appearance than the italian woman. The Italian woman always looks great. A Dutch person often only sticks to a little mascara. That is her practical mentality. They don't spend hours in front of the mirror and don't walk in sky-high heels (no, just for a special evening).
No nonsense. Walk like men, talk like men, drink like men, dress like men. Dutch women think they are emancipated when they imitate a man. Now I don't think femininity is a bad thing and I think that Dutch women should show their femininity a little more.
Once you're over 30, you don't necessarily have to cut off your hair, gain weight and wear a unisex windbreaker. It doesn't take much time to put on normal jeans, shirt and shoes, does it?
pajamas
What I find remarkable is that there is a certain pajama mania in Italy. Men and women often sleep in flannel pajamas. In the Netherlands, only children and pensioners wear real pyjamas. The warm climate certainly does not explain this at all. a thin matching pajamas in summer, thick ones in winter.
Italian men are apparently used to women who make themselves beautiful and show off their appearance. Fortunately, Dutch women are naturally assertive. She does not hide her opinion. She is confident, independent and does not take a wait-and-see attitude.
However, they often don't know how to deal with compliments or can never really be proud of themselves. There is no label to put on the Dutch woman. There is a great diversity from down-to-earth and practical to challenging and seductive.
Open and relaxed
But let's be honest, it has its charm to receive a compliment every now and then. Just because of how you look. I decided to enjoy it and I have to admit it is delicious! You even feel a little more feminine.
My Italian boyfriend loves me with his heart and soul. You get warmth, craziness and they are so open and relaxed. Admittedly, international love is not always easy, but it is fun.
Photo: it-girl.it
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