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08 February 2026 –
Some stories you carry with you for years — not out of shame, but because you're not quite sure what lesson to draw from them. I've been carrying Leonard's story since the summer of 2007, and today, after nearly 15 years of coaching Western men looking to meet a Ukrainian…
07 February 2026 –
Let me share something with you. For almost 15 years, I've been coaching men to help them marry a Slavic, Russian, or Ukrainian woman, and I'll admit without the slightest shame that this is probably the part of my job I like the least. Let's be direct — you know…
06 February 2026 –
10 min read This week, I received a phone call that deeply moved me — and that inspired me to share with you a story I've kept in mind for several years. A story that perfectly illustrates the emotional traps some men can fall into when they set out to…
05 February 2026 –
? 12 min read When a Client Opens Your Eyes A few days ago, I received a message from one of our loyal YouTube Live viewers — a cultured man, a passionate chess player, and a careful observer of our work for several months. What he wrote me compelled…
04 February 2026 –
? 12 min read When geopolitics crashes your love story Last week, I received a message that really struck a chord with me. A loyal viewer of our weekly YouTube LIVE sessions wrote: "Dear Sir, I've been following you for a short while now, and your LIVE broadcasts are particularly…
03 February 2026 –
? 8 min read A Request I Hear More Often Than You'd Think This week, I received a message from one of our loyal clients who wants to renew his subscription with the CQMI agency. His request is perfectly legitimate — and believe me, he's far from the first to…
02 February 2026 –
Following my LIVE 239 about age difference and its associated cost, I believe it's particularly useful to move to the practical part of my message and really examine what goes on in the mind of a Ukrainian woman when she registers on a dating site like ours. And especially, when…
01 February 2026 –
This week, I received a complaint from a French client that inspired this article. This 67-year-old gentleman had started a promising correspondence with Irina, a 49-year-old Ukrainian woman. Everything was going wonderfully until she asked him to contribute to her travel expenses for their first meeting in Warsaw: nearly 950…
31 January 2026 –
Let me be direct with you, gentlemen. After years of helping French, Belgian, and Canadian men in their search for a Ukrainian or Russian woman, I've noticed a recurring phenomenon that strikes me every time: you are afraid of women. And this fear, believe me, doesn't come from nowhere. The…
30 January 2026 –
You're a single or divorced man from Canada, the United States, or Western Europe, and you're considering building your life with a Ukrainian or Russian woman. The question that's probably weighing on your mind is entirely legitimate: why risk so much effort – travel, administrative paperwork, cultural learning – if…
29 January 2026 –
In a previous article, I discussed the concept of shared custody, which doesn't exist in Eastern Europe, and the fact that Slavic women take their role as mothers very seriously. You might read that article and say: "OK Antoine, thanks, but that's all theoretical." Do you want a concrete example…
28 January 2026 –
The Inevitable Question: Why Are You Looking for a Wife in Ukraine? If you've already started exchanging messages with a Ukrainian woman, you may have heard it already. If not, brace yourself: it's coming, guaranteed. This question weighs on the mind of every Ukrainian woman. Some will ask you directly,…
27 January 2026 –
Shared custody. This is a topic that makes many Western men jump, convinced that this system is "fair" and "balanced." Allow me to give you another perspective—that of a man who lived through the hell of this system for years with his French ex-wife. And I'm going to explain why,…
26 January 2026 –
Ever wondered why you're struggling so much on Tinder, Bumble, or Match.com? Here's the truth, gentlemen: it's not you. The system has been rigged against you from the start. And I'm going to explain why — and more importantly, how to escape it. What I learned from a podcast that…
25 January 2026 –
Sunday morning, 8:15 AM. My phone buzzes. It's Jean-Paul, one of my Personalized Package clients, sending me a message. He spent an hour crafting a response to Kateryna, a Ukrainian woman who asked him a very simple question. And I thought to myself: "Here we go again..." Kateryna had asked…
24 January 2026 –
This question comes up systematically during my calls with new members. "Antoine, I found a beautiful woman but she hasn't logged in for three months... Is she still active?" I understand this concern. On French or North American dating sites, a prolonged absence usually means an abandoned profile. But here,…
23 January 2026 –
When I met Boryslava, my future Ukrainian wife, I understood something essential: long-distance communication is an art that requires strategy. Too many men get lost in endless exchanges that lead nowhere. Months of messages, hours of video calls, and in the end… nothing concrete. I've seen it dozens of times…
22 January 2026 –
You've passed every step. Your profile is impeccable, your photos are professional quality, and you've finally obtained the contact information for Tatiana, that Ukrainian woman who has made your heart beat faster for several weeks. You're ready to write her your first personal letter... and this is precisely the moment…
21 January 2026 –
I've lost count of how many times I've heard this from men hesitating to join us: "It's risky, what if I get scammed? What if she doesn't reply? 100 euros for a contact, that's expensive..." Gentlemen, stop for a second. Take a breath. And finally look at the situation from…
20 January 2026 –
I've lost count of how many times I've heard this phrase from Ukrainian women: "A man isn't judged by what he says, but by what he does." It's almost become a mantra in my conversations with the women at our agency. And believe me, gentlemen, if you don't internalize this…
19 January 2026 –
6 min read A Question That Keeps Coming Up in My Conversations with Clients Hello, This observation comes up regularly in my conversations with men using our agency who are in the communication phase with one or more Ukrainian women. And it's a fundamental distinction that many men underestimate. The…
18 January 2026 –
A Gap Many Western Men Underestimate Hello, This question was recently asked by one of our clients, and it is extremely important because many men are facing this exact situation today. There is a huge gap between the life of a single man in France, Belgium, Canada, or the United…
17 January 2026 –
Last night, I listened to a podcast that sent chills down my spine. On the Wizards YouTube channel, three SEO experts were interviewing a Frenchman who works for CrakRevenue, the world's largest affiliate company in the porn and dating industry. Obviously, this topic interests me greatly since our website cqmi.ca…
16 January 2026 –
Gentlemen, sit down and make yourselves comfortable because I'm about to tell you a story that might make you cringe. You'll probably recognize yourself in this tale, and that's exactly the point. When you've been working for years in an international marriage agency like CQMI, you observe every single day…
15 January 2026 –
Fair warning: This article might make you uncomfortable. Good. That's the point. If you've read my previous article about how the cause of your romantic failures lies in your choice of criteria, you already know where I'm going with this. But I'll keep hammering this point because I've said it…
14 January 2026 –
In Live235, dedicated to the criteria of men and women, I explained the complete uselessness of your criteria. Yes, you read that correctly: uselessness. This statement may seem provocative, but after years of helping hundreds of Western men in their search for a Ukrainian woman, I've reached one certainty: your…
13 January 2026 –
Dear friend, you've taken the plunge. You've signed up with a marriage agency, you've spotted a few profiles of Ukrainian women who make your heart skip a beat, and now... you're drawing a complete blank. What do I write to her? How do I talk to her? Am I going…
12 January 2026 –
Gentlemen, I need to be straight with you. I know exactly what you're doing right now. You've just met an extraordinary Ukrainian woman, your heart is racing, and already… you're thinking about her integration. You're telling yourself: "She needs to learn English, it just makes sense, right?" Well, no. It…
11 January 2026 –
Dear Friend, Admit it. You've done it. We've all done it. You're browsing through our Ukrainian women's profiles on the CQMI website. A photo stops you dead in your tracks. You feel your heart racing. She's stunning. You eagerly click to learn more and then... you scroll straight down to…
10 January 2026 –
You've found the profile of a gorgeous Ukrainian woman on our website, your heart is pounding, and then... total panic. What should you write to her? How do you avoid looking like an idiot? Don't worry, you're not alone in this situation, and there are solutions! Unfortunately, when you want…
09 January 2026 –
Let me tell you a story that might disturb you. But stay with me, because by the end you'll understand why your vision of romantic relationships has been completely wrong all along. Where Does This Embarrassing Question Come From? A few weeks ago, I published an article on the theory…
08 January 2026 –
This is by far the most common question men ask when they start their journey with CQMI. Just yesterday, I received a phone call from a 61-year-old man living in Canada, in excellent physical shape, recently separated from a Ukrainian woman he had met outside of an agency.She wanted a…
07 January 2026 –
Why Putting Sexual Pressure on a Ukrainian Woman Produces the Exact Opposite Effect This is a question I hear all the time, and today I want to answer it clearly, honestly, and without any political correctness. “Antoine, when can I realistically expect to have sex with a Ukrainian woman?” This…
06 January 2026 –
A Question from a Belgian Client and a Real-World Answer from CQMI In early 2026, Roland, a serious client living in Belgium, asked us a question that almost every Western man eventually asks when he starts communicating with a Ukrainian woman for marriage: “Based on your clients’ experience, what are…
05 January 2026 –
This is one of the most common questions I receive from men in their 50s, 60s, and beyond—especially from American and Canadian men who are serious, established, and genuinely interested in building a long-term relationship with an Eastern European woman. Recently, one of our clients, Serge, a French-speaking man in…
04 January 2026 –
A Critical Question Too Many Men Get Wrong** This is one of the most important questions a man can ask himself — and yet it is one of the most misunderstood. When can you honestly say that you are in a serious relationship with a Ukrainian woman? This is not…
03 January 2026 –
The Truth Most Western Men Are Never Told Many American and Canadian men who contact CQMI ask me the same question, sometimes with anxiety, sometimes with resignation: “Antoine, I’m not handsome, I’m not muscular… do I really stand a chance with a beautiful Ukrainian woman?” Let me be very clear…
02 January 2026 –
The 25% Theory After 12 Years in a Matchmaking Agency** After more than 12 years working with CQMI, a matchmaking agency specializing in connecting Western men with Ukrainian and Eastern European women, I have identified extremely clear and recurring patterns. Hundreds of men coached.Thousands of dates analyzed.Successful marriages… and also…
01 January 2026 –
Why thousands of men still get trapped — and how to avoid it for good Every week, during CQMI live sessions, I repeat the same warning.And every week, new men fall into the trap. Pay Per Letter (PPL) dating sites are not an unfortunate mistake or a bad experience.? They…
31 December 2025 –
If you are reading this article, chances are you are not looking for a casual relationship.Women registered with CQMI are not interested in flirting, games, or one-night stands. They are looking for a serious man, emotionally stable, and ready to commit to marriage. If this is not your mindset, it…
30 December 2025 –
What Many Western Men Discover Too Late Introduction: A Common Reality, Rarely Anticipated Many Western men who contact CQMI share a similar background.They are divorced or separated, often fathers themselves, and want to rebuild a serious and lasting relationship. When they decide to meet a Ukrainian woman, their intentions…
29 December 2025 –
Why Chasing Two Goals at Once Often Ruins Your Marriage Project Introduction: A Common Trap for Western Men Every year, I speak with hundreds of single or divorced men from the United States and Canada who want to marry a Ukrainian woman. These men are serious. They are done with…
28 December 2025 –
And That Is Exactly Why They Make Excellent Wives By Antoine – International Matchmaking Agency CQMI This article may surprise many men. Because when a Canadian, American, or European man thinks about a Ukrainian woman, he often imagines: extreme femininity, elegance, high heels, perfect hands, refined manners. And almost automatically,…
27 December 2025 –
What Few People Dare to Say — and What Families Must Understand Now By Antoine – International Matchmaking Agency CQMI Over the past few months, one sentence keeps coming back in my conversations with clients, YouTube subscribers, men married to Ukrainian women, and families living in Quebec: “Antoine… should we…
26 December 2025 –
What They Deeply Share… and What Truly Sets Them Apart in a Serious Relationship After many years working in an international matchmaking agency specialized in women from Eastern Europe, one question comes up again and again from Western men who are serious about love: “So… what is the real…
18 August 2021 –
Dear Friend, Without joking, I am asked this question at least once a week: "Antoine, I've been following your videos and your activity within the agency for several years now. Congratulations on your work! For some time now I have been watching Elena ID12345's profile carefully, and I…
03 July 2021 –
Dear Friend, Great evils require great remedies. Today, I have decided to strike a blow. The situation has become so difficult that I have no choice but to ask for your cooperation in exchange for a GIFT worth 50 euros. I will explain what it is in this letter.…
20 March 2021 –
Dear Friend, I am writing you this letter on March 6, 2021, remember this date, it is important. As the second wave of the Coronavirus is winding down and the third is on the horizon. In March, as a rule, it is reasonable to ask yourself how you will spend…
10 March 2021 –
Dear Friend, The last letter I wrote was about marriage and the change of men's attitude towards marriage in times of crisis. My wife Boryslava liked the subject of this letter and decided to translate it and share it with our Ukrainian members registered in the agency. After sending it,…
14 February 2021 –
Dear Friend, The pandemic doesn't seem to be dampening our customers' enthusiasm, to say the least. It is incomprehensible to say the least. Last week, I presented the testimony of Bruno and Viktoria (link here) who were married in Odessa in 2021. At the same time, a few days…
23 July 2020 –
So you have found the lady of your choice and you have been communicating for maybe a few months and have now decided to make the next step. To organise the first meeting with a Ukrainian woman: Generally from my experience you will need to make the first move and…
14 July 2020 –
My life, and why I as an expat, even with Ups and downs of relationships while living in Ukraine managed to fall in love with the country and its people A British Expat in love with Eastern Europe Everything has to have a beginning and so would like to offer,…
09 July 2020 –
An important point to consider is the language barrier. Do or can you speak Ukrainian or Russian? It can be a difficult point depending on the age group you are considering and the reason being is that for the most part Ukraine is currently considered a dual speaking country but…
06 July 2020 –
Tips and advice on how to make your search experience with CQMI Agency more enjoyable and to understand some local views on life by an ex-pat living in Kyiv QUIZ : Measure your chances of success with a Slavic woman Firstly, start with your own age and be very realistic regarding…
01 March 2019 –
At the CQMI Agency we often talk about the divorce of members, who after a battle path arrive at the agency under sometimes difficult conditions, because they have to face the eyes of their entourage when they go in search of a wife in the Eastern countries. We are talking…
29 January 2019 –
The Slavic woman is as we know an object of the fantasy of many men in the West. These fantasies are due to an image that has been given of Russian women in Western films and media since the end of the Second World War. Through many films, through the…
19 January 2019 –
While men have many fears about a Slavic, Russian or Ukrainian woman, the latter also have apprehensions and fears that are sometimes expressed in the local media. It should be noted that in Russia and Ukraine, the population is of course aware of the significant emigration abroad, mainly economic but…
13 January 2019 –
In the activity of the CQMI Matrimonial Agency, unfortunately, we often have a problem with the propaganda of unscrupulous journalists, also from both sides, but especially of course from the West against Russia and Ukraine. The Russian woman, as we have shown in articles on the FIFA World Cup in…
04 May 2017 –
How to Meet Women in Ukraine for Free: Reality Check for Western Men Many men dream of meeting Ukrainian women for free while traveling in Eastern Europe. This idea often comes from online articles, forums, or friends’ stories that present Ukraine as an easy destination to meet beautiful and traditional…
17 April 2017 –
Provocative, feminine, highly sexualized: superlatives still rain when describing Russian women on the internet. High heels, short skirts, glamorous makeup — the fantasy is well established in photos, videos and fashion magazines. These so-called Barbie dolls stimulate imagination and libido. But what about reality? What is the real relationship of…
10 November 2016 –
Last night a bus of Quebec women traveled to New York to celebrate the victory of Hillary Clinton to the US presidential election. In the night, at the microphone of Paul Arcand, one of them cried: "I came to celebrate the victory of women over humanity and misogyny has prevailed.…
05 November 2016 –
I'll tell you an amazing story that happened recently. A businessman in his forties, small, shaved hair, comes to meet me at my office in Montreal. He is possibly interested in the idea of meeting a woman in Ukraine. His main concerns revolve around immigration and he asked me lots…
08 October 2016 –
The idea is absolutely brilliant; one might even say evil! The idea of a Russian woman who saw it as a way to expand her marriage agency in France in a highly competitive field. Create a blacklist of Russian or Ukrainian scam women having tried or managed to rip off…
02 October 2016 –
The concept is not new, that's thousands of years that this association exists between the man who has been successful and the young pretty woman who has physical assets. Only feminists are trying to make us believe that it is immoral. The western society disapproves; it is a fact but…
12 September 2016 –
This question seems to be THE question you should ask yourself before looking at our price list for the 2016-2017 season. If the answer is no, then we are definitely too expensive for you! Put your money in what is important to you! Money when used well allows us to…
02 September 2016 –
A popular belief is that women from Eastern Europe, due to their beauty, are hard with our credit card. A Russian bride, the more beautiful she is, the more expensive it will be and it will perforate our budget. The ordinary man mixes up beauty and money. If you add…
28 August 2016 –
If you marry a Russian or Ukrainian woman, beware you will get ripped off! (Updated for 2026) Last updated: January 2026 Important (read first): The title is intentionally provocative because online romance scams are real. But nationality is not a personality trait. This article is not a claim that Russian…
25 August 2016 –
This powerful documentary allowed me to wake up after the understandable state of fatigue that followed our romantic trip to Ukraine. This Tony Robbins seminar is a journey to the heart of oneself, a unique chance to find your true identity. As a NLP coach (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Anthony Robbins…
21 August 2016 –
With the return to Montreal, it's time to take a good deep inspiration and make some conclusions about our Matchmaker experience in Ukraine! We have had confirmation that the case of Michel, who traveled to Kiev in April, was not an accident. Indeed, the majority of our customers could start…
14 July 2016 –
Men generally think in terms of logic and result. If I am a single man looking for a woman for marriage or a serious relationship, this woman can be French, Canadian, Russian, Ukrainian, and I am using services of a dating agency, I want results! Obviously, if I want to…
11 June 2016 –
It is sometimes quite surprising to see how some men are unrealistic when it’s time to choose a Slavic bride in Ukraine or Russia. Remember our video about the toy store syndrome. The quantity and quality of our young and beautiful brides in Russia and Ukraine sometimes crate confusion in…
02 June 2016 –
For the first time in the history of the country, it seems that the number of men is on track to exceed the number of women in Canada. In contrast to countries at war or Slavic countries where male mortality is very high, rich countries show a significant growth of…
27 May 2016 –
Do you have any concerns to commit with Our Matchmaking services because you are not certain to have success with our stunning girls from Eastern Europe? You're not the only one, rest assured. Aside from rare exceptions with super confident men, the vast majority of our customers come to our…
21 May 2016 –
The question is not so funny, because it really is an actual question. Quite often a man can become emotionally attached to a Russian or Ukrainian woman after seeing her profile and photos on our dating site. Given the results, this phenomenon is dangerous because it affects you emotionally and…
14 May 2016 –
In recent last few weeks the Russian part of our site (https://cqmi.com.ua/ru) is undergoing profound changes which are made by our team of professionals in Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk. In fact, we decided to trust a local agency specializing in communication and marketing to convince more and more young Ukrainian women…
13 May 2016 –
With the proportional increase of registrations in France and Maghreb and the relative decline of registrations in Québec, we must ask ourselves the right questions. Slavic women in Quebec have bad press in the media. Ukrainian women, Russian and Moldovan are associated with submissive women in the best case or…
30 April 2016 –
If you wait for news from your beautiful Ukrainian woman so be patient because we will enter the period of Paschal celebrations in Ukraine. Staring May 1st with Orthodox Easter Sunday, then Orthodox Easter Monday May 2nd, then Labor Day Tuesday, May 3st Then you have to reckon with the…
23 April 2016 –
This makes us really happy to receive letters of support. Borislava, receiving this letter and after having translated it on Google Translate, asked me if I could publish it on our website! Patrick reminds us of the meaning of our mission with great eloquence. Why do Slavic women, in Ukraine…
10 April 2016 –
Since women in western countries have set aside men on the shelves, what is left of our masculine values in our modern society? Remember not so long ago when we could watch on TV the masculine images of Kirk Douglas in Spartacus or Clint Eastwood in the western. What have…
01 April 2016 –
When you decided to register in a Matchmaking agency to meet your wife in Ukraine or Russia, you also accepted tacitly that this woman does not have the same way of thinking. Cultural diversity is really an asset in your future relation as long as you are ready to accept…
11 March 2016 –
Our Matchmaking services are special, different from online dating services because we offer a traditional, human, close to people service. It is our real pleasure when we receive good feedback from clients who are satisfied. John is one of them. John is a retired active writer who manages a…
13 August 2015 –
In Pénélope McQuade and Jean-Luc Mongrain’s program aired on Radio-Canada on Sunday, 21 June 2015, the CQMI dating agency was presented as a sign of confidence and respectability. Is it really acceptable to date a russian bride when you come from Canada ? The director of the dating agency, Antoine…
03 August 2015 –
In today’s globalized world, looking for love beyond one’s borders has become not only common, but widely accepted. For many men from North America, meeting a Russian or Slavic woman is no longer seen as unusual or controversial. The outdated stigma once associated with marrying a young Russian bride has…
29 June 2015 –
Russian women continue to attract many Quebec men who are looking for a serious relationship based on family values, loyalty and long-term commitment. In 2026, the motivation of many Russian women to build a stable future abroad is no longer driven by illusion, but by realism. Economic uncertainty, demographic imbalance,…
22 June 2015 –
Sometimes we receive requests from single men who neither have children nor want to have them. This reluctance is one of the last major taboos in Western societies: refusing fatherhood. Recent surveys show that a growing number of men in Canada and the United States delay or reject the idea…
15 June 2015 –
Whenever international dating and Russian women are mentioned, the same stereotypes quickly appear: “they want a passport”, “they are financially motivated”, “they want to escape their country”, “they are submissive”. In 2026, these clichés have become even stronger due to one major factor: the war and the geopolitical tensions involving…
11 June 2015 –
A Single Russian women is looking for security in a relationship and an emotional life that brings her calm, serenity, and certainty regarding the future. Having traditional family values, she must be reassured about her couple’s continuity and her spouse’s ability to assume the role of man and father, because…
27 April 2015 –
Are you a Farmer looking for a Wife in Russia or Ukraine? You probably own land or a farm, far from big cities in Canada or the USA, and you are single. Rural life offers freedom, independence, and purpose, but it can also mean isolation. Many farmers have spent years…
27 April 2015 –
Many Western men dream of building a strong, healthy and loving relationship with a woman from Eastern Europe. Ukrainian and Russian women are often described as beautiful, charismatic, well-mannered, intelligent and family-oriented. But success in dating is not about stereotypes or “tricks”. It’s about understanding cultural codes, showing respect, and…
06 April 2015 –
What is the uniqueness of the Slavic women? What about them attracts men? What qualities do they have that attract so many foreign men? What makes them special, what do they possess that girls and women of the West do not have? What is it the mysterious of Russian soul?…
01 April 2015 –
In December 2017, I spent Christmas in the city of Samara at the very heart of Russia to meet our dating agency partner who owns some of the most beautiful single women profiles in Russia. Our partner in Samara works in downtown just a step from the mythical river Volga…
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