You Know You're Dating a SWEDISH Man When...

From the Fika to the awkwardness, to the binge drinking to the equality.. This is what it's like to date a Swede! Are you Swedish, dating a Swedish man? How true are these points for you?

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CREW:
Marina Iakovleva (writing/directing)
Jason Tojeiro (video/editing)

CAST:

Filmed in:
Toronto, Canada

[DatingBeyondBorders]

I had so much fun writing and creating this episode! 🇸🇪 Now a question:
After this video, do you feel you are compatible with Swedish men?

[andrewb]

Swedish men are portrayed like a random friendly NPC in a video game. Passive, unexpressive, non-conversational, casual, etc.

[DinaGarrett]

I recently met a Swede and he is absolutely like this! Hilarious XD And this girl is super cute and funny. She really nailed the awkwardness of situations

[essp]

Me, being a Swedish woman with Swedish parents, born and raised here:

- Dislikes the hookup culture
- Rarley drinking alcohol and partying
- Not really a coffee drinker
- Is not afraid of with strangers, even though I'm good at small talking, I prefer deep conversations
- Questioning some behaviors and cultural peculiarities

You can imagine I feel like an Alien in my own country. 😂👽

[saalvosegg]

I’m Swedish and Finnish. My parents have a cooking schedule. One day it will be my mom the next it will be my dad. They both share the chores and believe it or not it is very efficient. They get them done faster so they have more time to themselves. Although the first part everyone is passive towards each other. From my experience if you really want to date us skip the small talk and get into deep meaningful conversations.

[sabrinaknappett]

We are both too awkward for a fika date 😂🇸🇪
Thanks for having me in your video 💙

[aymankhan]

This is hilarious, I showed this to my Swedish boyfriend and he laughed too because when we met first I thought he didn't like me, because he ignored all the signs I gave that I'm interested. But 3 drinks in he comes up to me and says "You have nice glasses"

[fabianpatrizio]

basically, sounds like the worst nightmare for dates: awkward silences, bland conversation, no spark 🙂

[bruhmcchaddeus]

People giving it hate need to realize swede men are more “ideal” for their own women. Sure they might not match your type but for their own women, They do. Its suppose to be just a light video but people giving the guy so much hate lol I am not even .001% swede

[SuperNemeanlion]

What I really like about the Swedes is that they are non confrontational and they hate drama. Swedes are indeed peaceful people and are civilised.

[heyitsme]

Wow, you can really feel the chemistry between them…

[elisabettazuppardi]

Italian woman + Swedish man would be maybe the worst or funniest match in history

[mrm.]

Spot on! As a sixty years old swedish man I can relate to most of it. It was me you portrayed.

[monipeace]

I dated a Swedish man and it was awkward for me. I live in Austria now and it is similar here as well. There are exceptions. I find the more traveled someone is the easier it is to connect.

[jijadelmais]

My boyfriend is swedish and I love him much. He relates to many of the traits described in this video....but I appreciate deeply the positive ones, because they make life so enjoyable.

[pawe]

Im foreigner living In Sweden and its interesting to see the Swedish culture on this channel. I can relate to most of this. They seem friendly on the first hand but harder to be closer friends. It's easier for me to be friends with other emigrants than swedes but after long time it's possible haha. I haven't notice girls approaching guys here but maybe it's Swedish Swedish style. But still good video !

[agnieszka]

I just married a Swede and I can honestly agree that they are a fantastic nation who treats women and men equally. I wish all men were like Swedes!!
Even though Swedes are more forward with sex and dating, I disagree that beginning of dating is so dry and sex-based. But sure, dating a Scandinavian person probably means sex sooner than for other nations.

Swedes are wonderful life partners! 😍

[dredubz]

I am Canadian and married to a Swedish man and live in Sweden. when I first met him I had to make all the moves. He kind of ignored me which made me want him more.
He also is very passive and we don’t fight and have such a easy relationship. It’s very true that most Swedes keep to themselves but become the friendliest of people when they are drunk. You can become best friends, but then when you see them at the store or something they almost act like they don’t know you. It’s so hard to make friends!!

[innomino]

I'm Ukrainian, and my man is Swedish, I think this video is funny and somewhere, of course, true 🤣 i love him so much, i do not know its because he is from Sweden or no, but he is the best for me.
Girls, about gifts, just tell them the truth about what you want, and tell them that gifts or flowers are important to you, and you would like him to give them to you more often. Just talk to them more what you feel and want! They can't read your mind 😂 and newer newer ask him to buy you something like a surprise, just choose show and say straight when you don't say what you want, in most cases he will give you just a gift card, for hb and christmas 😂 it's funny but without hints, they don't understand it, but when you say what you want, you get 1000%
By the way, i do not think about extensive gifts anymore, i’m just enjoying our life together.
And, of course, they love to plan and do not make quick decisions.
P.s. so much love to Sweden and Swedish people from Ukrainian and to whole world who support us and help ❤️❤️🇺🇦🇸🇪❤️❤️

[Rivkacain]

As a Brazilian girl, this is a nightmare lol