Very heartwarming story. I remember at least 5 movies made about getting foreign bride, including Russian however no foreign-bridegroom. There's a very good reason for that.

I am sorry to hear that it is not happening the way you hoped to be. I recently had a night out with a friend who is very very well to do in Hawaii socio-economically. He's been complaining about finding a good local girl, in this case Hawaii Asian Community due to small population. His 40 something sister is never married. He got lucked out finding bride from Asia recently who is Ivy league school educated also from wealthy family only through a family arrangement.

Geographic situation adds to your difficulty obviously. High maintenance women issue is a problem regardless of cultures or nationality IMO.

on BB's comments about open-mindness, is that a word though?.

Best regards.