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Everything You Need to Know about Dating an American and Having the ‘Relationship Talk’

By Tara

Having lived in the U.S. for two years now, I have been experienced many firsts, but none of them compare to the first I experienced last week – my first Valentine’s Day. Well, the first Valentine’s Day I actually got to celebrate, anyway.

It is hard to believe that my first big day romance-wise happened in a country that I am not from and with a guy who is not Chinese. But I think it just made the whole thing fun, cool and memorable.

My friends were so surprised that at 24 years old I had never had a real Valentine’s Day, but I am pretty sure I am not alone (please LEAVE COMMENTS below if this year was also your first V-Day!).

Last Valentine’s Day, my friend told me not to be sad that I didn’t have anyone to celebrate with – when the time is right, it will exceed all your expectations. And he was right.

So let’s go back to talking about the big V-Day date, and chatting about some points that I think are interesting to share.

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 (via Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Favorite International Student « VOA Student Union)

I’ve got my I-20 and financial statements all ready…

Ok, that’s the last one, I promise!

(via Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Favorite International Student « VOA Student Union)

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(via Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Favorite International Student « VOA Student Union)
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 (via Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Favorite International Student « VOA Student Union)

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(via Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Favorite International Student « VOA Student Union)