Just want to let you guys know that ... once you're in China & if your relationship didn't work out ... there are many local match-makers in all cities.
They're usually older ladies in their mid-40's to mid-60's and are known by their nickname ... kinda like "Auntie". Every older couple knows an "Auntie" ... if you mention that you're looking for a wife.
The entire process is based on "Referral & Trust". After I became friends with a local dress shop owner and the hotel security guard, the topic got around to why I wasn't married. When I said I was looking for a wife, that got the ball rolling. They contacted their local match-maker.
You just give your specifications as to what you're seeking in a lady ... i.e. age, martial status, height, weight etc etc etc ... and they'll set up lunch meetings with blind dates. From there, you and the lady go off on your own ... most likely a walk together and exchange phone numbers afterwards if there's mutual interest.
Of course, as a gentleman seeking their services, you pay for lunch. Any successful encounter that leads to marriage results in the lady's parents paying a "gratuity" ( I'm guessing 1,000 to 2,000 RMB ) to the match-maker. This practice has been happening for ages ... it's how my parents met in the mid-50's.
Since June 30th, I have went out on four of these. The current lady that I'm interested in is the daughter of a friend of the dress shop owner. The two men have known each other for over 35 years. The daughter said that she only came out because she trusted his judgement.
I also know that there's a park in Beijing where parents gather everyday to exchange information on their children and set up blind dates.
Summary ... Make friends with local people in their mid-40' to mid-60's ... they have a wealth of personal contacts. For sure, it helps that I speak the local Taishanese dialect here in Southern China but it's a broken version ... LOL. If you're sincere, friendly and honest, people will help you find a local wife ... there are many local ladies wishing for a life in a foreign country if they find a nice man.
