What Are The Characteristics Of Women From Romania?

Family structures are fundamental in Romanian culture, which is common in many other European nations. However, Romanian women and men’s often stubborn and quick-tempered nature can potentially make family life in Romania a little less idyllic than in other countries. Notably, Romanian women and men often complain about anything they can – it’s a highly common trait and just part of Romanian culture (don’t worry – you’ll learn to embrace it!) With this thought in mind, it can be a little shocking when first meeting your Romanian partner or girlfriend’s family to see the bickering and arguments between family members. However, Romanian families remain incredibly strong and steadfast despite frequent arguments and quips at other family members. The individual bonds between family members are often exceptionally hard to break. So you might just be amazed by the level of care and love between family members – even if they seem to despise each other on the surface. This fact is due to the Romanian culture and the fact that Romanian children often spend a lot of time with their family members while growing up, contributing to their long-term bonds. 

So, keep an open mind when meeting your Romanian partner’s family for the first time and when starting a family with her; it might not seem like a conventional family dynamic to you, but it’s prevalent in Romania and works well for Romanian families. Undoubtedly, it’s safe to say that this seemingly odd family dynamic works well since Romania has meager annual divorce rates. Compared to many European countries, where around one in two or one in three marriages can end in a divorce, only 22% of Romanian marriages fail and end up divorcing. As such, while the Romanian family structure doesn’t seem like one that would instill loyalty, in the end, it’s incredibly effective for Romanian couples. However, if you are hoping to date – and one day marry – Romanian women but are not Romanian yourself, you may need to work a little harder at the relationship. After all, for people from other cultures, the Romanian culture of stubbornness and their tendency to complain may make sticking with a relationship harder.

It’s also worth considering that marriage isn’t necessarily something Romanian women take lightly, so don’t jump immediately into the proposal. 21.5% of Romanian women and men over the age of 20 have never married (one in five), and on the whole, the age at first marriage for Romanian women now increased to around 27 years compared to 22 years three decades ago. Furthermore, the fertility rate of women in Romania is generally higher than in many other European countries, with the current number of children per woman falling to 1.64. In fact, in recent years, Romanian women have had a slightly higher birth rate than in previous years. Thus, this could indicate that financial positions and quality of life for Romanian women are increasing. Therefore, if you have been looking to start a family, it’s worth considering that you may have to cater to around two children. However, infant mortality in Romania can be slightly higher than in other European countries, with almost six children in every one thousand not making it; this is around twice the rate of many other European countries.

In many European countries, education is guaranteed and free, and this is also the case for Romanian children – although the quality of education and literacy rate among Romanians is not always as high as in other European nations. Notably, the literacy rate for Romanian women and men fell to around 96% before the turn of the century; even more shockingly, during the World Wars, the Romanian literacy rate was the lowest in Europe. However, when dating Romanian women today, you won’t have to worry about this. Recent advances in education have started to increase this, meaning that Romanian schools and higher education facilities are slowly beginning to improve in terms of popularity. Based on data from 2018, the literacy rate in Romania is around 98.84%, indicating that the Romanian government has invested significantly in ensuring young learners have access to a high-quality, thorough education, which was started in 1984 by the Romanian literacy campaign. However, there is seemingly still a long way to go since Romania only fulfills around 65% of educational needs based on the level of education it should provide considering the country’s wealth, according to the Human Rights Measurement Initiative/ HMRI. Notably, the number of Romanian schools has also fallen substantially to just over 7000 opened schools, with schools often becoming bigger to accommodate new students.

Currently, the number of young Romanian students in education typically falls at several million, with around one million students in primary education, 1.6 million in secondary education, and one million in tertiary (higher) education. Notably, only around half of the primary school entrants enroll in pre-primary education, which may mean that many students enter the educational system at a lower stage of education than their peers. However, under the age of five, pre-primary education (kindergarten) is optional, and only the final year of kindergarten is required for learners to enter the public educational system. However, a notable feature of the Romanian education system is that it allows a lot of freedom to families; for example, in addition to formal education, families can provide their children with either informal or professional tutoring. 

Education remains compulsory until around 18 years of age and closely follows the modern structure of French education, with students entering compulsory education at five in Grupa mare pre-school, then progressing through primary school, gymnasium, and lyceum. Students may also optionally enter tertiary education. Outside of the world of education, employment opportunities within Romania may be lesser than in some other European nations. The most prominent industry within Romania is agriculture, employing over one in five Romanian workers; however, not all workers are necessarily involved in working the fields directly. However, there are also opportunities in other areas, with the services sector also being a significant employer in Romania. Regarding average income, most Romanian workers earn around 6000 RON monthly, or approximately 72,000 RON annually. At the same time, this might sound like a lot, but due to the weak Romanian Leu, this equates to only around £12,500 – substantially less than the average income in many other European nations. Notably, we should also point out that the opportunities for finding work in Romania may be lower. However, the unemployment rate in Romania is only around 5%, which is lower than some other European nations.

Religion is a highly prominent factor in the lives of many Romanian women and men. With this in mind, keeping an open mind when dating Romanian women is vital. Indeed, many Romanian women are strongly religious and are often also incredibly proud of their religion, which may play a prominent role in their lifestyle and choices. As is typical with many other European nations, Christianity remains firmly the most common choice of religion. However, though other religions represent a significant minority of the Romanian population, it is nevertheless also essential to consider these since Romania provides freedom of religion in the country and recognizes 18 religious and religious denominations. Notably, there is also no state religion in Romania, meaning that many Romanian women and men have greater freedom to choose their religious beliefs. However, many Romanian women follow the same beliefs as their families. Hence, it’s common for your Romanian girlfriend’s or partner’s religion to be the same as that of her parents. She will likely also be dedicated to prayer and worship, with most Romanian women and men donating to Churches, sanctifying their possessions, praying regularly, and worshipping often.

Overall, approximately 92% of the population of Romanian women and men follow Christianity. Of these, as is expected for many European nations, the most common form of Christianity in Romania is Eastern Orthodox Christianity. More specifically, the majority of Romanian women and men – around 81% – follow Romanian Orthodoxy, which gained independence in 1865 and was officially recognized in 1885. Romanian Orthodoxy has about 15,000 parishes and priests internationally, with 53 bishops in total. In addition to the vast majority of Romanian women and men that follow this religion, an additional 720,000 Moldovan people also follow the Romanian Orthodox Church. Outside of Eastern Orthodoxy, Protestantism and Catholicism are also popular in Romania. Thus, while this only accounts for about 6% and 5% of the population, it’s still important to consider these as part of Romania’s religion. Moreover, around 3% of Romanians follow Calvinism, and 1.80% follow Pentecostal denominations.  

Outside of Christianity, the number of religions and religious followers in Romania is substantially smaller. For example, Islam is a minority religion in Romania, with only around 44,000 people following the faith. The majority of Muslims in Romania typically live in Northern Dobruja. These individuals are often also immigrants into Romania of Turkish or Crimean heritage, which may influence why these individuals are less likely to follow Christianity. Moreover, around 3500 Jewish worshipers live in Romania, who are also protected by religious freedom. Finally, about 40,000 men and women in Romania have no religion, be it due to irreligion or atheism, although this only comprises a tiny minority of the Romanian population. However, since faith is one of the Romanian people’s top values relating to happiness, it is perhaps unsurprising that instances of discrimination based on religion are not uncommon. Unfortunately, local governments have also been known to discriminate or fail to intervene in discrimination cases, especially toward anti-Christian beliefs.

Dating Romanian women can offer tremendous potential – but before making a final decision, you should consider if their mentality could make them the sort of person you’ll get along with easily. However, it is not always immediately easy to connect with women from Romania due to cultural differences. Luckily, considering their mentality, it’s often much easier to get to know them. One of the most apparent traits you might notice when meeting Romanian women for the first time in their stubbornness and initial tendency to appear grumpy. Romanian women are typically very prideful, making them much more prone to complain if things aren’t going their way. When you first arrive in Romania, don’t be discouraged by a Romanian woman’s seeming dissatisfaction – it’s just a typical Romanian trait and isn’t something to worry about. In the same way, British women often complain about the weather. Romanian women are raised in a culture that constantly strives for more; therefore, Romanian women (and men!) are very prone to making complaints. However, if you hear her out, you’ll likely get into her good books quickly for being patient with her struggles.

However, once you get to know Romanian women, you’ll begin to see that there’s so much more to them than just their stubborn, fierce, and complaint-ready exterior. Indeed, along a similar line of thought, Romanian women are incredibly honest and open with their feelings, and while they might complain if something doesn’t go their way, you know that they won’t often bottle things up. Your new Romanian date will tell you exactly where you stand with her, and you won’t be left second-guessing every action; if she’s not happy about something, you know you’re doing it right! For many, this is a very reassuring trait of Romanian women; their honesty and openness ensure an open-door policy in your relationship, making a relationship with Romanian women easier to stick to. You’ll know exactly what she wants and what pleases her. This trait can make a relationship with Romanian women – after the initial rough waters, at least – an outstanding long-term commitment.

Plus, it’s well worth considering that Romanian women are exceptionally hard-working and resourceful. While Romania is regarded as one of the wealthiest countries internationally, Romanian women still learn to be careful with resources and money from an early age. For many Romanian women, growing up in a culture where nothing is wasted and families work immensely hard to ensure a stable family life makes them dedicated, hard-working, steadfast, and resourceful. This almost entrepreneurial dedication ensures that Romanian women are often highly inspirational in their actions and will put their all into everything they do. You’ll only need to give your Romanian partner a little, and she’ll find an excellent way to make things work. She’ll always be working to reach her dreams, and while she’ll probably complain along the way, you know that she’ll get there one day – and with a good laugh wherever possible, too.