How much would a language barrier discourage you from pursuing a romantic interest?

[Coulis]

[Avicenna]

Depends on what her languages are and how good the communication is in our common language (s). I do make an effort to learn a gf’s language, if possible.

[Avicenna]

Thanks for the mho

[NewgodX]

Depends on how interesting the person is

[Coulis]

This!

[Coulis]

If you just focus in the language barrier you may never find out how interesting they are!

[NewgodX]

If a person really interest you , you can figure out a way

[Coulis]

I agree.

[Anonymous]

Language barriers are fantastic, I would strongly recommend them.

When you dont understand anything that someone is saying it makes it extremely difficult to realise they are a stupid cunt that you want nothing to do with.

Then you are free to enjoy your fairy tale.

[Coulis]

No, this isn't true. You actually find out much sooner because they have less tools at their disposal to gaslight you with.

[Opinion Owner]

O_o

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[Coulis]

o_O to you too 🎩

[NamerOfStars]

In practical terms, probably quite a bit- not an insurmountable problem, but if the barrier is complete, than working out a common pidgin would be vital. It'd also be tricky, since conveying complex ideas through a shaky pseudolanguage is dubious at best.

On the other hand, my nerdier side says that it'd make for an interesting experiment, and possibly a fun learning experience.

[bowenw]

A language barrier presents a lot of challenges including the possibility of misunderstandings. If there’s a strong connection I think both parties will do whatever it takes to make things work. There are barriers to overcome in most relationships that seem impossible to overcome, but with a commitment by both parties, anything is possible.

[Agape93]

It doesn't. Worked put a runglish pidgin with my first boyfriend. You make it work

[Coulis]

What does "worked put a runglish pidgin" mean?

[Agape93]

Basically we made a pidgin language consisting of Russian and English, and used it to communicate.

[Coulis]

Ah ok. Yeah. I mean I think a language barrier is the smallest of issues. People can learn. And speech is the smallest part of communication.

[Agape93]

Agreed

[t-8900]

I've put in the time to communicate to make a friend from Iran...

Yeah not an issue I am patient and eager to learn and teach she the need arise.

[t-8900]

*should the need arise damn phone lol

[exitseven]

I would try to make it work somehow for I speak the language of love.

[Coulis]

Awww 😍😍😍

[Tstrbrainer]

It's a big issue as long as there are no face to face interactions

[Coulis]

Do you mean if there are no face-to-face interactions?

[Tstrbrainer]

Yeah, like texting for instance, when there are linguistic barriers, texting might be a little tricky

[serious]

Not applicable because I am never going to approach nor pursue a woman in my lifetime. Hence it is irrelevant whether there is a language barrier or not.

[Anonymous]

Not at all, I'm willing to work at communication using Google translate, or whatever if she is also interested.

[Jmmmfi4]

I can't understand her bitching? Sounds like a bonus to me.

[Shihab91]

Not much she or I can learn

[Coulis]

So if someone made a big deal about it it's just an excuse that they aren't really into the person.

[Shihab91]

Could be... Or they tried that before and didn't work for them 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Coulis]

Or, they have never been in that situation before.

[Shihab91]

That one as well

[Jamie05rhs]

It matters quite a lot, actually.