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Dating an Armenian Man: Advice and What to Know
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The scenarios we give assume that you want to date a first-generation Armenian-American or someone who is 100% Armenian in their background.
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Armenian men like women who can cook, really cook. In fact, your man might want you to become a housewife while he earns the money. Most of their mothers were excellent cooks and prepared foods like lahmajoun (Armenian pizza) and pakhlava (nutty pastry dessert). You will want to familiarize yourself with the ingredients it takes to make Armenian food. You might also want to ask his mother advice on how to cook (this will get you in her good graces!
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Virginity is valued. He might have second thoughts about getting serious with someone who isn't a virgin. While there are different kinds of Armenian men, really traditional ones will remain celibate theselves until marriage.
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Armenians value insularity. If your potential date comes from a very ethno-centric Armenian family, he might be discouraged from dating you. His family might not want him dating a non-Armenian female as Armenians are sometimes wary of "outsiders," but Mixed Blessings: A Guide to Multicultural and Multiethnic Relationships, is a highly useful book for navigating romantic relationships where there might be hidden expectations due to cultural origin or birth in different countries. It will help you sensitively navigate communication with your date and your date's family. With ethnic families, there is often a lot of influence from the parents. This book will give you a better chance of getting their go-ahead for a relationship or even marriage.
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