[MadIvan]

I should explain a touch further what I am looking for...while in theory, what you're saying sounds reasonable, what I am hoping for is a moment: when my father met my mother, he had instant knowledge that this was the person he would spend his life with. The same holds true for my grandparents. I've seen other couples to whom this knowledge came. And while there are obvious hiccups down the road to love, this knowledge was correct.

I would gladly travel to Vietnam if I thought I would experience that. I would not travel as someone merely "sizing up" a bride.

Regards, Ivan

[ThanhPhero]

You are trying to be one in a thousand and it is not by your own efforts that you will win but chance. That is not good odds. But visit VN anyway. It is a truly pleasant place to visit and loaded with vistas and sightseeing things as well as truly pleasant people.

[marktwain]

when my father met my mother, he had instant knowledge that this was the person he would spend his life with.

Interesting. That was the case with my father and mother as well, and they just had their 65th wedding anniversary. My mother did not have that feeling. She was being actively pursued by three men when she chose my father. They had nine children, and I feel lucky to have had them as parents.

Good luck.