Is there potential here?

[differentcountries]

It's more acceptable for women, but still way less than maybe other cultures. Obviously there are exceptions, but for example it's not that common to even say 'I love you' within your own immediate family. We usually express love more by doing nice things, not necessarily say it, if you know what I mean.

That is true. I once told my mum I love her, when I a child - because I had heard you could say that - and her reply was "What do you want?" lol. My mum is very loving, I still sit on her lap even if I am 37 and all my family are big huggers - but we dont say I love you, no, never . We may say "I care for you", "I am fond of you".

how on earth would a Nordic date another Nordic if you're both so shy?

There are 2 main routes: alcohol, and friendship

[AgentB]

That is true. I once told my mum I love her, when I a child - because I had heard you could say that - and her reply was "What do you want?" lol. My mum is very loving, I still sit on her lap even if I am 37 and all my family are big huggers - but we dont say I love you, no, never . We may say "I care for you", "I am fond of you".


There are 2 main routes: alcohol, and friendship

Hahaha. Thank you both for helping decode Nordic culture!!!

[AgentB]

That is true. I once told my mum I love her, when I a child - because I had heard you could say that - and her reply was "What do you want?" lol. My mum is very loving, I still sit on her lap even if I am 37 and all my family are big huggers - but we dont say I love you, no, never . We may say "I care for you", "I am fond of you".


There are 2 main routes: alcohol, and friendship

Hahaha. Thank you both for helping decode Nordic culture!!!