finding your sole mate-cultural difference

Mike and I seem to agree that culture difference should be considerd when finding your sole mate:

"Whilst I was in China, I met a Frenchman who did not have much luck with French women. His idea was to find a Chinese girlfriend, because he thought that he might be more lucky. I warned him that the cultural differences might make it very difficult and frustrating, even perhaps many years after first dating someone from a different culture.

However, I also met a man from Australia who had lived in China and had a Chinese girlfriend for many years, and they were happy. I spoke to him about it, and he said that it was at times a strenuous relationship. I got the impression that she was more interested in him because he earned a lot of money, rather than because of his
personality!..."

Mike