Dating Ethiopians & Eritreans | Advice | Key Dating Tips! የፍቅር ጓደኝነት ምክሮች

This video gives you the real deal on what to do and expect when dating Ethiopians or Eritreans. I breakdown key cultural customs (e.g., greetings, food, language, religion, and family matters, etc) and key dating tips when dating and marrying an Ethiopian or Eritrean. This video sets you up for success to either make a good first-impression with the Ethiopian or Eritrean or even their parents. Hopefully this helps you find love and a good match!
#DatingEthiopianWomen #DatingEritreanWomen #Dating #Habeshas #lilatalks
Disclaimer: Nowadays, most Ethiopians and Eritreans use 'Habesha' to categorize our ethnicity at a high-level. However, previously 'Habesha' was used for Tigrinya speaking people and 'Abesha' was used for Amharic speaking people. Also, the word "Habesha" is derived from Arabic - burnt skin. I don't think most Ethiopians and Eritreans are aware of the origination of the word, Habesha, but either way, it is now used in social clubs, such as, the Habesha Network, Habesha Union to describe both Ethiopians and Eritreans.
Background Music by Feedel Band 'Girl from Ethiopia' (Washington D.C. based Band)
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Lila Talks
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[@Dusterbugless]

I got me one. She’s not going nowhere. She got me for life

[@erikmurray3661]

I've been binge watching Ethiopian traditional dance today and Yo I'm just awestruck by the shoulder popping,and how everyone is having a good time smiling nobody fighting or jealous like over here in The US . Just gorgeous people.

[@LilaTalks]

haha @shoulder popping. Before the Harlem shake, we did the up and down shimmy. I'm glad you are enjoying watching various cultural videos. You should go over there one day.

[@BuddhaNature]

@@LilaTalks Lol two different dances

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you!!! When the Harlem shake came out in the 1990s I was like oh it kind of looks like our traditional dance with a twist.

[@hhh1200]

@@LilaTalks passport bros aren't looking for wives. this is not going to age well inviting them to your cities/countries.

[@markellwilliamswhite3715]

​​​@@LilaTalks love your videos sister keep it up just traced my dad's family back to the harar and deder region we are Oromo and Wolaytta descent and my mom's side is Nigeria igbo and Cameroonian descent and from Spain always was told on my dad side we was from ethiopia but being americanized since the early beginning of the 1900s to the 1990s i didnt believe them or our stories until 4 to 6 months ago when i did four dna test from different companies that all confirmed this since I'm like the Tiffany Haddish version of a Americanized Ethiopian Oromo 😂 since me and my dad's family and his parents all look very similar to her we dont have the typical accepted common look most expect so i never would claim it until watching your videos on the language there which fascinates me the most and the traditions and dances i use to try so hard dance and became a dancer in my younger years as a high schooler actually had a dance crew in and out of school i hope you can make videos on diverse topics and more on the culture and dances too and regions this is great stuff already ❤ and we traced a relative born in Ethiopia born there in 1881 so from that time to tye 1900s to 1990s majority of our family came to the Americas and settled here we still too have alot of them mainly in Ethiopia in the Oromo regions and in the Central and East.

[@mr.ifeoluwa4591]

Thanks for information I'm currently dating an Ethiopian woman....sidenote, the decor in the background is very nice!

[@realistic07]

Great video! I've been to Ethiopia three different times and I love the people, food and culture

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@BlueFlame_l.o.g]

I love the way you break it down and explain everything. This is very interesting. Great insight, Thank You

[@demarcomendes]

Such an amazing video, and so accurate.

[@kingnarhmusic]

Wow.. this has been super insightful!! It's the similarities between Ghana and Ethiopia for some of the things lol.. awesome video

[@simhaogunanibesa9759]

Great perspective 👏🏽 Thanks ✊🏾

[@EliteJamaican]

You’ve been very clear and decisive love your editing the video and it was very funny I enjoyed it 🇯🇲

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment. It's not easy to edit videos, so I'm really glad you enjoyed this video.

[@acstark0215]

Everyone thinks I’m Ethiopian, even Ethiopians! LOL. I LOVE IT! As a result I started to explore Ethiopian culture; the food and music. I’m actually from the Caribbean but I’m really flattered to be confused for Ethiopian.

[@LilaTalks]

haha, that's great it got you interested in the culture. It's complex and beautiful

[@benwilliams7502]

Awesome video I really learned a lot.

[@SuitedforGaming]

few things bring me more joy than winning that fight to pay the bill. Especially when its family at the table. Undisputed champ.

[@clemonscg]

Thank you for the information. I live around Ethiopians and some Eritreans and I had wondered why they would be shy except for the elders than when I had traveled to the countries to see the culture. Some things I had knew already but several things that you mentioned, I didn't know. As for dating, I never tried to talk to them to date, but I am more focusing on who they are as a person and I had enjoyed the warmth and loving experience in their countries. Thank you once again. I am looking forward to seeing your other video

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you for taking the time write this comment. I'm glad to hear you found the video helpful to learn about our culture. People can take this video as a "dating" video or simply a 101 Habesha culture video, Great for when you travel there too. Good point! Thank you.

[@fearfears570]

Good information! Thank you!

[@drewalhanifa4452]

Great info. Very informative.

[@LilaTalks]

I’m glad you found the video helpful.

[@dignityputnam6641]

This was great, thank you!

[@LilaTalks]

Awesome! Thank you so much for letting me know. I really appreciate it!

[@CoOlTy3000]

Very informative, thank you...

[@kevinjenkins2108]

Great Video. I married a Kashmiri woman 30+ years ago and everything you shared applies.

[@anthonyxoxoable]

Learned alot thanks for sharing ❤️🙏🏿

[@laohpaul7819]

I'm from papua new giunea.I play call of duty and I met friend ,I mean she's a girl.And I like her she is talkative and share alot with me,that make me like her so much.

[@WA-fc9gc]

Thanks for the great video. I can easily share it with those who are interested in learning my culture. I am a habesha from 🇨🇦

[@LilaTalks]

Okay, nice! I hope it helps people understand our culture from my perspective, American born.

[@omaralo4957]

As a Somali I like Ethiopians Eritreans Culture and they have beautiful woman

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you! I think there are a lot of similarities between our cultures.

[@yo-ma7701]

well, our people were considered one at one point but religion divided us.

[@swarthysoul]

Somalian women are peng too

[@isaiahkenny3544]

That's because your Ethiopian originally before you and Eritreans sold out and sided with the Italians

[@skengman6258]

@@isaiahkenny3544 no we’re not 😂

[@elindil9303]

Blessed to know your channel

[@nathanmedia5778]

Well done. Thank you Lila

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you!

[@TheJacob5676]

Thanks for the info, I'm recently single and live in the dmv. I've always admire the ethiopian people. They are generally are the nicest people.

[@drugstorecowboy7770]

Thanks lily! I am ready now

[@melecionavahernandez168]

Great informational video... Good job 👍👍

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think this video can be applied to other cultures too. Cultures outside the US and Europe are so similar.

[@melecionavahernandez168]

If you can, may I suggest a video on current affairs in the Tigray area... especially with news being one-sided

[@LilaTalks]

@@melecionavahernandez168 Unfortunately, I don't know enough about that topic, but hopefully more information will come out soon.

[@douglasedwards4697]

Hello lila, thanks you for the video, I live in the DMV area and th Ethiopian community is very strong here. I know how to approach an Ethiopan woman that may catch my attention, thanks again for the information 🙂

[@howtotieatie5845]

Selfhater.

[@ProhNasiyaya]

thank you for your information

[@drewalhanifa4452]

Wow. That was great and I did have fun. Peace and Blessings.

[@LilaTalks]

Many thanks!

[@mastermorris6606]

Hello. Love the Ethiopian food and culture. It felt familiar to me. People say I look Ethiopian. Always wanted to date an Ethiopian woman, but they seem so distant. I have started to interact with the culture again. Love your video. I am in Atlanta.

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you so much!

[@DuseBilly78]

GREAT 2 Know SIS..

[@fer18tes]

Wauw I haven't met many Habeshan people who are half ethiopian and half eritrean 🇪🇹🇪🇷but that's a good thing for now since we're no longer at war but that also was an very informative interview about both our culture

[@bobbyschannel349]

I met a lot of them. Ethiopian/eritrean.

[@EmeralDiamonds]

There are plenty

[@isaiahkenny3544]

Man ya'll all Ethiopian at the end of the day

[@justdoit5260]

@@isaiahkenny3544 keep dreaming....read the real history of eritrea!then talk about it.

[@Chatelaine0]

@@isaiahkenny3544 Could you stop spamming and commenting everywhere with your false information. We are distinctly different despite having an umbrella regional way of customs. Eritrea was always an independent Kingdom and Axum was mainly Eritrean+Tigray/Afar...not the entire of Ethiopia! So get a grip of yourself and read a bit more.

[@SalaryNathan7]

Good morning & thank you for sharing

[@maxamedmuxudincade3100]

Yakanyere haftey bitsahami u helped me alot,

[@ervinalexander1734]

Great video I do plan to visit Ethiopia this year

[@abdiqanihashi484]

Yes!!! Some useful Intel. My future spouse here I come 🤩

[@ZetaZintendo]

I'm from Texas and what Lila is say reminds me of how I was groomed to be respectful and give southern hospitality. Being polite and cordial. Thank you sister for helping me understand more of the culture 👍

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you for watching and your input. I personally tend to date American men from the South, but live in big cities probably for the same points you mentioned 👆🏽. I find southern men to be family oriented, respectful and warm.

[@TheoatStudio]

hey Qonjo, that was fun (;

[@Daribrahim]

You are so cool! I love the way you explain it❤❤❤

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you!

[@Daribrahim]

@@LilaTalks Much love from🇨🇦💯❤️🙌🏾

[@shallenemcgrath]

I'm a writer and I found your video very informational. Thank you for posting it.

[@towardtheosis]

This is incredibly useful intel! I have been smitten by Ethiopian women since I worked alongside a habesha gal a few years ago. Her spirit was so very warm and inviting, and, in meeting other Ethiopian woman since, I've learned that this is a pretty common quality among the culture! I'm also Eastern Orthodox by faith, so meeting a gal who is Ethiopian Orthodox would be a tremendous benefit.

[@LilaTalks]

I'm so happy to hear you found the video helpful and thanks for sharing your experience! I do think we are very hospitable and warm people :) As I mention, religion is really important to most Ethiopians and Eritreans, so the fact that you are Eastern Orthodox helps to have something similar with that person. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@lornedurham6690]

Thank you for your input. Much better information from you than coming from a man. I dated an Ethiopian woman once but didn't understand the culture very well. Looking to try again. I love their culture and values. Thanks

[@LilaTalks]

Thanks for your positive feedback and sharing your dating experience with Ethiopian women.

[@travelinben1966]

Thank you for the advice.You are stunning by the way.💘❤

[@natiseyoum8337]

Wow Lila i love it your picture are my phone screen sever.

[@jamesbarber6744]

Excellent / Thank you.

[@williamblunt9243]

Thanks babe!!!

[@richardsafari945]

Thank you buddy for the great brain food. Am on it en good luck.

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you Richard. I appreciate you watching and your comment!

[@neilevans8196]

I love your videos.

[@mika274]

Thanks for this information. Not American or African but i am fascinated by the horn of Africa, given that i came on contact with these people recently. Really warm, friendly and quickly accepting once there is some level of cultural compatibility.

[@alimo3011]

Where r u from ?

[@vernonrobinson1685]

This sounds like you need wholesome values. I plan on visiting Lalilbela hopefully in 2023

[@vernonrobinson1685]

@Zaky haillu Amesegnalehu

[@vernonrobinson1685]

1. How do you know I'm not Caucasian myself?

[@MegaBladerunner007]

This is a valuable niche for you to cover as there are many Ethiopians and Eritreans in the DMV where I reside. I get the impression they do not like to mix/date others. Maybe I will learn otherwise by watching your videos. Also, the fact that western customs are influencing the culture is disappointing. I think the seasoned traditions and customs maintained thus far in Ethiopia and Eritrea have contributed to the longevity of the strong family structures.

[@LilaTalks]

Yes, there are a lot of Ethiopians and Eritreans in the DMV area. This is where I reside as well, which prompted me to make these dating videos to due so many inquiries on the topic. Just like any community (even within America), people tend to be more familiar with those from their own community (speaking the same language, customs, etc).

[@Chatelaine0]

We have no hatred or hostility. We just prefer to stick to our own men bec. we know exactly what principles and values they were raised with so there is no time being wasted to date and establish trust and what not. Our women are not cut to be stuck in long-winded aiming no-where relationships. Sorry if that sounds harsh. Also, many Habesha men are groomed to value family and their families have probably put some savings away for the long awaited day when they will get married to a good and virtuous woman they can entrust to carry forward their bloodline. We take this all seriously and cannot waste it on relationships that are not founded up on firm footings. I hope I don't sound harsh.. we are super friendly and welcoming but the three things we don't mess with are God, our families, and our properties.

[@MegaBladerunner007]

@@Chatelaine0 With all due respect, I don't think hatred or hostility is an issue. I would not expect that from a people purporting to be Christian. But then again Christians do have a history of committing nefarious deeds despite what their bible tells them to do. We can study the Christain Crusades as an example of this. What the issue seems to be, from an outside observer, is a perceived feeling of superiority to anyone who is not Ethiopian or Eritrean. This manifest itself as "your good but not as good as me." That can be problematic because good people with good traditions and family values, capable of love and compassion can be found all over the world regardless of their nation of origin. The important thing to note is that these qualities come from within a person and while they can be the result of a bloodline or ethnicity, this is not always or every time the case. Perhaps if more Ethiopians and their neighbors tried being open minded, discerning of character and accepting of other cultures as not less than but just different, this perception would not persist.

[@IbrahimElKing9]

I can't lie. Ethiopan girls are the baddest , and i'm not being biased just because i'm habesha 😊

[@leslysaint-louis4405]

Thank you for sharing. Ethiopians women are very pretty and conservative but they are very difficult to catch.

[@weldusbhatlabyohannes4835]

Nice Lily's keep continue sweet 👍

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you for the support!

[@DaCleva1]

I find it interesting how this video cam across my feed knowing how much I find Ethiopian and Eritrean women beautiful.What is the universe trying to say to me?🤔😂🤣

[@syedborhan5661]

I am New. I am Syed Borhan from Bangladesh.thanks for your nine Speech.

[@ruachmajiokkhor6103]

good story teller

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you!

[@leexandradelarama7487]

I’m here because I’m currently dating an ethiopian who’s from Sweden 💓 Thank you for this tips Lila ❤

[@LilaTalks]

My pleasure! Thanks for tuning in. I wish you the best.

[@shewitghirma5589]

Habesha people should stick together and improve our lives together.

[@howtotieatie5845]

YES, WE HAVE TO STICK TOGETHER AND WE DON'T NEED TO MARRY OUT OF OUR RACE ASWELL.

[@anthonyloveanthonylove2159]

I know this western girl claimed to be half Eritrea half Ethiopia is promoting and inviting outsiders to come for sex tourism

[@kennykross3306]

​@@howtotieatie5845 but u always marry white men and arab men ,hypocritical habesha man.

[@gulledahmed2954]

@@howtotieatie5845 sure

[@ctpc24]

Why not? we all African I want a habesha

[@marcoblack4874]

Hey I just recently watched your video it was great and informative! I'm in the Washington DC area and wondering where the best place to meet a Ethiopian/Eritrean women would be?

[@LilaTalks]

Welcome to the area! You can meet Ethiopians and Eritreans all over the DMV area, especially in the Silver Spring Downtown, Maryland area.

[@marcoblack4874]

@@LilaTalks Ok thank you !! That is a big help. I'm not to far from the Silver spring area. Any restaurants or hang outs that are hot spots?

[@kokebeyob6757]

I like your teaching and you have to encourage our brothers and sister's our custom

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you!! I really appreciate it since I get a lot of hate from our community about these videos. They perceive me as pushing people away from dating within their own culture, but it's actually a way for others to understand and learn about our people and our ways from an American Born Ethiopian-Eritrean.

[@addisethio494]

New subie here ..i have a feeling that you hit 100k subies very soon. Good luck konjo.

[@LilaTalks]

Whoa! Thank you so much! I appreciate the support and the positive encouragement. Many Thanks Addis.

[@addisethio494]

@@LilaTalks You r welcome ! I dont know may be this sound irrelevant for you but sometimes if you need a break from serious issues.. do Ethiopian or Eritrean music video reaction the audience is very Huge..just a suggestion :).

[@LilaTalks]

@@addisethio494 Thank you Addis, your suggestions are not irrelevant! I always want to hear what people suggest I should do next. This is still a relatively new channel so I very much welcome and encouragement the feedback. I don't really watch Habesha music videos so I'll have to check that out, thank you!

[@addisethio494]

@@LilaTalks Thank you for the response. I understand its relatively new channel . and that is exactly why i suggested you to do some reaction videos sometimes so that you could attract more youtube family to your channel because you deserve more views and subscribers as your channel is very educative and constructive that one can learn alot from it. PS: let me know if you need some habesha music recommendation. i think i can help :)

[@artdefiesgravity8013]

@@LilaTalks I agree! I really appreciate your calm & classy approach to introducing people to our culture ... way too many people are misinformed 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@SalaryNathan7]

I am considering dating a Ethiopian woman because I am wanting to meet become friends with and hopefully marry a woman from a different culture because I have a vision for the family that I want to start and I’m not fond of what I find in American culture as far as the mindset of relationships and family. So thank you very much this video was very helpful I will subscribe for more contact

[@howtotieatie5845]

We don't need a contamination, go away

[@johndough5365]

Very telling how you are running away from disgraceful black African american culture and trying to cleanse your family tree while habesha women run towards it. It shows our sisters in the West are lost. Very sad state of affairs.

[@yesthisisyoursign]

@@howtotieatie5845 😭😭😂

[@drewalhanifa4452]

You are so entertaining.

[@LilaTalks]

Hopefully you’ve subscribed and shared the video with others. Many thanks!

[@vincentjones1165]

What’s up Lila I’m African American and just recently subscribed to your channel. Love the energy and enthusiasm you bring. I would love 💕 to Date a Habesha woman and want a video to go more detail on how to approach and what are the do’s & don’ts or is it like dating a typical woman because our cultures are different..holla back

[@bobbyschannel349]

Of course you do. Because African-American men have a need to date non African American women and get upset at the other women who have no interest in them.

[@queenthia2734]

@@bobbyschannel349 So true. You hit the nail on the head with that comment.

[@consciousawakening4799]

African American men are the only men of any culture shamed for exercising there agency and choosing to date women of other cultures. Goes to show how AA men’s free will is never considered and they simply must be beholden to a culture that as of today is not the most advantageous when it comes to marrying and long term relationships.

[@howtotieatie5845]

African American self haters, We don't want you to contaminate us in Habesha community. Go to your African American women.

[@yesthisisyoursign]

@@bobbyschannel349 ikr us Eritrean and Ethiopian women don’t want men that hate their own women 💀

[@pauljones8289]

Thank you so so much very informative. I’m 58 black American divorced man looking to meet a Ethiopian woman

[@JayRocko]

I so love Ethiopians women - one day my dreams may come true to date; and maybe one day marry a Ethiopian woman-- I am Dominican and Nigerian

[@robertepps2834]

Why don't you marry a Nigerian sister? They are just as Beautiful.

[@JayRocko]

@@robertepps2834: lol.. they are on my list as well

[@AD-mw6ne]

hey, can you do some videos on values systems, upbringing of children, how Ethiopians and Arik trans feel about other countries in Africa? thanks

[@LilaTalks]

Wow that’s a very interesting topic. I have a video about my personal Black experience and my upbringing as an Ethiopian Eritrean America. But as for speaking on African trans, I feel I wouldn’t be able to adequately talk on that subject. I’ll just say that most African countries are very strict and religious when it comes to individuals sexuality and identified gender. Just like anywhere, but especially in Africa, people’s lives would be endangered if they express their identity in a certain way.

[@CreightonMichael]

Hmmm. Helpful 😊 but seems more focused on the culture introduction part of things 😏

[@LilaTalks]

Thanks for watching and you are right. This is more of a cultural 101 video that provides an introductory view of the dating customs and behaviors.

[@michaeltaylor520]

Ethiopians are verry friendly toward strangers

[@LilaTalks]

I think so too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@yibeltalabie5340]

ሊላ ጎበዝ ልጅ በርችልን

[@danielo.6255]

Can't wait to meet Tsion and date her. Thanks for the info 👍

[@Haileambesa]

Nice video, but please make one to the diaspora who wants to date girl in Ethiopia. I am dealing that are some cultural perspectives very different but I don't understand 😅 thanks

[@LilaTalks]

Oh wow, what seems to be the problem. I think this video explains some of the main differences between Western cultures vs. Habesha culture.

[@mr.content266]

from Africa but not Ethiopia live in Tanzania but the culture quitely similar to alot of the tribes.

[@ouangadougou]

Pretty good video but I thought that you left out a very big part of dating advice when getting to know a Habesha woman.. what about trying to learn a bit of the language? I think that is a very key piece of dating advice that you left out. Nothing speaks greater love for a woman's culture then at least learning a few words. Communication breaks all international romance barriers.

[@LilaTalks]

You are absolutely right! I don't speak my parent's native tongue so that's probably why I missed that very important point. Thank you!

[@herrututt1396]

I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT UR TALKING ABOUT IM AMERICAN AND JUST MARRIED MY ETHIOPIAN GF NOW MY WIFE AND EVERYTHING U R SAYING IS 100% CORRECT

[@howtotieatie5845]

She lost, bad habesha.

[@herrututt1396]

@@howtotieatie5845 I WON GOOD BLACK AMERICAN ✊🏾💪🏿🐅🔥⛓️

[@howtotieatie5845]

@@herrututt1396 It's a win for you, because you hate yourself but she has vanished without a trace. Nothing strong about you, you might have strong body but you are very known by killing each other.

[@LilaTalks]

Congratulations! and thank you for validating my points! I appreciate you letting me know.

[@ep2517]

You have a nice personality

[@louisnd4154]

I loved the video. Just a concern that I love parents to come visit but what if the Mother inlaw is not the good type. 😢. This is very tricky. I better find out more about her parents during dating before marriage.

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you and yes, it’s really important to get a sense what type of family you are potentially marrying into and these goes for any culture. Are they open minded? Accepted? Liberal vs. Conservative? etc.

[@mac3btr]

My first ethiopian girl that a meet was in Amarillo Tex Usa....and I got atract to them sense then🤗...

[@michaelrogers508]

Thanks a million Lila... Tanastalingh... Respect and Love to Eritrean and Ethiopian Unity Peace and Love... Shalom... Chow

[@uchennanwosu4625]

Bravo! Ethiopian culture is very similar to my Igbo culture from Nigeria. Family is central. Dating is practiced, but it is foreign. Usually, it's courtship then marriage. There is protocol for marriage that involves family. The only challenge I would have marrying an Ethiopian is language. I would have to learn the language, and I would highly recommend the woman learn Igbo. Very interestingly, my father's mother's family looks Ethiopian. I never really inquired to know their history.

[@LilaTalks]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. I find some cultural similarities with Nigerian culture (strong pride and identity, family expectations, etc..)

[@mikelary6071]

Hey lila, do you really understand what these kinds of videos will do to the habesha culture? Your creating a slipery slope, your essentially inviting other cultures to break us apart. Why would you?

[@youngsavagefury7138]

Ethiopian have beautiful hair and they aren't very shallow as people think. I see young Ethiopians dating older men. That was a shock to me

[@LilaTalks]

Interesting. Are they older Ethiopian men or American men?

[@youngsavagefury7138]

@@LilaTalks American

[@hervekalundu2978]

I don't think it's being shallow, it's a mating strategy

[@zizodbest]

And what's wrong with dating am older man.? Don't push your culture on to others. It's normal in most cultures around the world.

[@EmmyTsav]

Nice, makes me wanna connect with Eritrean girl. don't know how & where to find any though.

[@bakaiwekolweabdias5300]

Hey I am a Cameroonian and as I always dream is to get married to a foreign lady. Senegal, Ethiopia, etc But if Lila can help me to the right path chosen the best of will be glad. Thanks again, merry Christmas and happy new year

[@jojom6657]

When you say Christian you mean Orthodox? Do you guys also go by a different calendar than the West?

[@Zakariah1971]

Ethiopia produces the most beautiful black people on the planet. Even the men are gorgeous. Eritria is a close second. Passport time. 😍

[@denises233]

Do the men love hard. I’m currently get to know a men of that culture. He soooo nice and affectionate. We agree to take it slow but sometimes it seems like we attract each other real hard

[@LilaTalks]

That's awesome! It sounds like you have a good one on your hands because typically they are very nice, but not generally affectionate. But regardless of cultural norms/stereotypes, people are people so I'm glad you met someone that makes you feel special 😀

[@annewachira4317]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@selometesfayederibe5988]

I need your advice in dating as a traditional Ethiopian girl

[@josepha8253]

dating Habesha lol GOOD luck boys .lol please teach them well @Lila talks ahaha FYI the kiss OH mY it depend on the actual person it could be 10 if the person is Old Like older generation . regarding food I usually get sick for eating toooo much every person you visit you have to eat and the food keep coming , and yes its rude to say no , even if you say NOOO it won't matter they will still force feed you lmao PAYING BILL IS always a problem I'm Ethiopian and that frustrates me all the time , im like I'll get it today you can get it tomorrow no big deal and the others are like I got it all the time :( EVRY time for every bill imagnabel

[@sunilraj212]

I like ur viedo

[@user-sl2jz8en3o]

I think this advice is 98% any African society and traditional approach to marriage ❤ From Nigeria

[@roolyfe]

As a Kenya 🇰🇪 I would like to date an Ethiopia 🇪🇹 woman. My roommate back in college says have deep pockets

[@butalalnevermind6650]

Here is my tip to you, You all love the eye contact most, it really rides you all out of context 😉 and admire beauty.

[@tmc1373]

This is how it used to be in America and still among some people in the South, usually conservatives. These are good cultural traditional that should always be preserved. It creates order and reduces chaos and dysfunction. Amer I can culture is on a downhill slide socially because of the break from these traditional family values.

[@KaiWenFranklin]

Wow very beautiful lady and I would love to visit Ethiopia one day.

[@jojom6657]

We do not meet boyfriends/girlfriends in our culture and we kiss 3 times as well and we are mostly orthodox as well. We also financial support our family back home. Elders are taken care off till the end. My mom spens 6 month with us in the U.S, every year. My culture is very pushy when it comes to food, hahaha. 80% of our culture appears to be the same. Fascinating! I'm from Macedonia. Macedonia men feel offended if you as the women he took out pays.

[@Selambehere]

Dear Lila, i would add a disclaimer or invite the other ethnic groups to describe their culture over. The culture you are describing is mostly valid in the Christian semetic cultres of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Which is your experience and absolutely fine. But i would either add a disclaimer or let others talk about their culture and customs. So that some of our brothers and sisters won't feel left out. And some of our ill meaning brothers and sisters won't use it as an example of cultural supermacy of the semetic tribes. Things are very complicated in Ethiopia now until we figure out the new Ethiopia, where everyone feels equally represented, equally accepted and respected. I guess progress is painful, as long as a better Ethiopia comes out of it, i am for it.

[@sethrocket1523]

Also, another disclaimer... not all Americans only see their immediate family as family. The Afro-American community does have extended family.... including friends we grew up with. We consider them family. Even though not all of our communities are like that, many of us are.

[@LilaTalks]

Thanks for your comment. I agree with you to a degree. I think there are some sub-set communities within America (particularly the black community or folks from the south) that I've observed have a more extensive extended family. But if I am generalizing, most Americans, tend to keep things pretty tight within the immediate family. For example, an Ethiopian or Eritrean wedding may have 800 people and that is somewhat normal. It isn't about having money, it's about the close family and friend connections.

[@indigobeauty1]

Eritrean guys are Amazing ❤️🌹

[@kevinmary7129]

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