If you found this page, consider yourself LUCKY! I have 12 Big Secrets I want to share with you. These are secrets that most Americans don't know about and will never hear about. Expats usually discover them after years of living and traveling overseas. But you can learn about them now, in a few minutes, by simply reading below!

These are liberating life-changing truths and comparisons that both conventional and alternative sources NEVER tell you about. Many expats are aware of them, but they don't discuss them publicly for some reason. Some expats prefer that these secrets remain hidden for selfish reasons. They claim that if too many people know about them, the secrets may be ruined. But I disagree and believe that they should be shared and discussed openly, so that people will know about that they have OPTIONS for a better life abroad. Truth should not be suppressed. People have a right to know that there are better and saner options for a better life and love overseas. Many could be helped by this information: Lives could be changed, depressions will be cured, suicides could be prevented, mass shootings by lonely victims could be averted, etc. Therefore, it's an injustice to keep these truths suppressed. Someone has to step up to the plate and deliver the Good News. And I feel that I have been called by destiny to do it. So here we go.

Note: Keep in mind that I'm giving away all these secrets for FREE, because I believe that truth should be free and that what goes around comes around. So if you want to thank me or repay me with something in return, you can buy some of my ebooks or join some of my dating sites to help me earn commissions. Thanks.

What this means is: You do NOT have to stay in America. Nearly everyone assumes you do, but it's not true. There are many other countries outside the US where you can have a better life - socially, romantically, psychologically, economically, and health-wise. But for some reason, this is a taboo suggestion. There is this assumption in America that all problems in America must be solved within America, never without, and also that America represents the world, so that everything in America is the same everywhere. These are FALSE assumptions and I have many examples to disprove them.

The taboo truth I've discovered is this: America is one of the worst cultures (if not the worst) for Social Life, Dating and Mental Health. I hate to sound negative, but it's true. The social culture, vibe and people in America are highly negative and toxic. People are very negative and think everyone else is a creep. This is very easy to prove. All you have to do is go abroad and compare. Or view my Photos and Videos on HappierAbroad.com, which are the next best thing. But this is taboo to talk about, because in America, you are only allowed to say that everything is great, or blame yourself. You aren't allowed to blame the environment or culture, which makes you look like a loser. It's a very phoney culture where you can't be too honest.

Admittedly, while America is a great country in some ways, and offers nice luxuries and material comforts, what it does NOT offer is a culture and environment conducive to natural healthy relationships, friendships and self-esteem/mental health, but instead offers the exact opposite. (See here for a detailed explanation and these leading expert opinions that back our claims) These three categories -- social life, dating and mental health -- will be elaborated on in the next points.

Also, people abroad are more legally free as well. You see, America has the highest number of laws in the world. Everything is overregulated in America and government is way too large so that it needs to control more and more in order to justify its size. Ask any Mexican immigrant and they will tell you that Mexico is way freer than America because Mexico has far fewer laws in comparison. So ironically, America, the alleged "land of the free", is actually one of the most UNFREE countries in the world. See my article about that here.

But of course, the dieting industry in America won't tell you this, because there's no profit in telling people to go overseas to eat healthier. Moreover, the public transportation system in Europe, Russia and Asia is comprehensive enough to not need a car. So you can take public transportation everyday, meet people along the way, and lose weight while walking everyday!

So for example, you can go to France or the UK, and your healthcare costs will be subsidized, even if you're a tourist. You only have to pay a small fee. Same in my native country of Taiwan too. A foreigner there can get subsidized healthcare by paying a small fee, which will cover everything, including operations and surgeries! In fact, you can go to Cuba, which is closer to the US, and receive subsidized healthcare too. Some Americans are doing that in fact. See Michael Moore's documentary "Sicko", where Moore follows a group of Americans to Cuba to receive healthcare services that they can't afford in the US.

In contrast, America has the highest rates of mental illness in the world and the biggest mental health industry in the world. The World Health Organization says that if you live in the US, you have a 50 percent chance of developing a mental disorder. This speaks volumes. Only in a toxic insane dysfunctional culture could that be. Obviously, if America has  a higher rate of mental illness than other countries, it means that a great deal of mental problems in America MUST be environmentally related. There is no way around it. Obviously, the real problem is with the toxic insane American society and culture, not with the victims, as psychiatry presumes. But psychiatry profits from dispensing psychiatric drugs to patients, so that will be their focus. They aren't going to tell you to go abroad to saner cultures to alleviate your mental problems, because there is no profit in it. And as you know, profit is God in America. It is more important than truth, happiness and even life itself. Even the UK, compared to the US, has a far lower rate of mental illness (though some say things are getting worse there). 

Implication and Mental Health Secret: The obvious implication and significance here is that if you have mental problems or mental disorders, then, assuming it's not a biochemical problem, you MAY be able to alleviate or greatly reduce your symptoms by going overseas to saner and healthier cultures. I know this from firsthand experience, because I had mental problems as a teenager in a toxic high school environment, which were greatly alleviated by going overseas to Taiwan when I was 17. Read my inspiring story about that here. So I know firsthand that some mental problems can be greatly improved, if not cured, by going abroad to saner cultures that are less toxic. However, even if the mental problem is biochemically-related, since a mind-body relationship has been established by science long ago, it could very well still be environmentally-related, because one's state of mind could very well manifest in one's neurological brain chemistry.

In contrast, the American social environment is inherently negative, antisocial and devoid of social and human connection. People have this antisocial paranoid ice wall around them. They are cold and distant and live in a bubble. "Every man is an island", so to speak. People don't talk to strangers unless it's business related. They do not even know their neighbors. Social segregation is the norm. You can't meet people unless you're part of an exclusive clique. That's the social culture in the US. Americans are only open and wild in the movies, but not in real life. Thus Hollywood presents a false image of America to the rest of the world, which deceives many foreigners.

Now the thing is, if you've never left America you may assume that being antisocial and paranoid is normal and how people are everywhere. But nothing could be further from the truth. Once you live abroad and realize that people aren't like that, only then do you realize that the antisocial culture in America is an aberration. Not all foreign countries are like this though (e.g. Japan and Korea are exceptions), but most are.

You see, American social culture is very fake and phoney, as anyone who's been there knows. So in order to fit in socially, you have to develop a fake phoney personality yourself. Otherwise, you will not fit in, nor have a good social or dating life. But if you do so, you fragment yourself inside and repress your true self. This imbalance leads to mental disorders and screwed up personalities, which is why you see so many crazy, depressed people with toxic personalities everywhere in America. In other words, you can't really be yourself in America, which is the biggest loss of freedom. So in that sense, America is very UNFREE, psychologically speaking.

However, when you are overseas you are LIBERATED from that and set free. In natural authentic foreign cultures, you can be yourself while having fun and developing a good social life. You don't have to act fake or try to be something you're not. Being free to be yourself is the ultimate definition of freedom. As a result, you are integrated inside, which leads to better mental health. Thus you feel naturally confident overseas, rather than broken inside like you are in America, where you have to keep pumping yourself with "fake confidence" and "positive thinking" in order to prevent yourself from slipping down into depression or madness.

All of this is ignored by the US media which focuses primarily on economic issues, jobs, wars, tragedies, and anything to keep you dumbed down and distracted in a state of fear and paranoia.

The Biggest Secret that's being kept from you is that if you are a decent Western male, you are Gold and a Big Catch to millions of thin, beautiful, feminine, approachable, down-to-earth, authentic women in many foreign countries who will treat YOU right! For REAL! No joke. This is a HUGE life changing secret that has transformed the lives of many single Western men, but is never told to the general public by mainstream sources because this truth is taboo to mention in our politically correct culture and society. That is a big INJUSTICE and we are here to help correct that. When guys discover this overseas, they typically go into disbelief and awe, exclaiming "My God, where have I been all this time?! This is how women were meant to be when God created them - feminine, natural, authentic, down-to-earth, sweet. Why didn't someone tell me about this sooner?!"

Now, we all know the rule of thumb that, "If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But this is ONE of the exceptions, which we have abundant proof of. I SWEAR it! Thus it is one of the Biggest Secrets! Many guys have trouble believing this until they experience it themselves. So that's what we are here for, to show you a mountain of proof which will inspire you and open up different worlds to you!

You see, in many overseas countries, the gender and dating imbalances are reversed in YOUR favor! As you know, in the US it seems that every decent-looking female is either taken, super picky, or not even looking, leaving a large percentage of single males out of luck. They also carry baggage, and are jaded, cynical and unfeeling, lacking the positive qualities of the feminine. To make matters worse, they believe that they don't even need men, thus you are unwanted and unnecessary to them. Somehow, they seem to be "programmed" to reject and disqualify nearly every guy they meet. It's gotten so bad that it's not even worth your time to try anymore. The choices just aren't there. Thus, America has become a "dysfunctional dating hell" beyond words for men. But of course, all of this is taboo - meaning that you aren't allowed to talk about it openly. Instead, you're only allowed to either pretend that everything is great, or blame yourself, neither of which does any good.

On the other hand, in many other cultures -- Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, Latin America, etc. -- these things are REVERSED due to various economic, cultural and demographic factors. In poorer countries, there aren't enough good men, and a surplus of good women, so the females are the ones who have to impress the males with their looks, caring nature, sweetness and femininity, giving males the upper hand! In such cultures, females are allowed to retain their true nature, unlike in the US. Some countries also have certain cultural factors in your favor as well, such as being more open and inclusive, having a more authentic culture, or remaining non-feminist and more appreciative of men, etc.

Thus, in many foreign countries, attractive girls do not always tell you that they are taken or not looking, like they do in the US. Fortunately, they are not programmed to try to "disqualify" every guy they meet, as they do in America. In many foreign countries, you can always find plenty of attractive girls who are single, available and want to get to know you. The whole "meeting girls" process is so much more natural and smooth than it is in America, as well as FUN. This is a refreshing contrast to the US, where attractive women reject 99 percent of their admirers.

So, whereas the USA is a dating paradise for any decent-looking female, in many other cultures you will find a dating paradise for YOU, giving you so many choices that it will spoil you rotten! This is Good News and life-changing to the lives of many guys in America. But you don't have to worry about us spoiling it for you though. With the USA comprising only 5 percent of the world's population, and the fact that most men who write foreign women never actually get off their butt to go overseas, you do not need to worry about saturation.

The truth is, there are so many quality available women all over the world who are thin, feminine, sweet, approachable, unspoiled and will treat you right, that you will have trouble deciding which one to choose! So why would you want to remain on a sinking ship, when you could skyrocket your love life and dating from zero to infinity by simply dating globally rather than locally?!

Now, this might sound too good to be true and you might be wondering what the catch is, but I will swear to you that it is. Me and many others have lived and experienced it firsthand. Our Testimonials, Podcasts, Photos and Videos, will prove it to you beyond a shadow of a doubt. Though nothing beats firsthand experience, that is the next best thing.

The bottom line is that if you want, you can find a better quality relationship overseas, or party like a Rock Star in areas of the world like Latin America or Southeast Asia, for really cheap! Why should only the rich and famous be allowed to? You can too! All you have to do is to make the mental choice to do so. We can guide you from there on. Once you do, you'll realize that your new "global lifestyle" was the normal natural thing all along, which has finally let out the "real you", while your situation in the US was the "invisible cage".

Note: Keep in mind that you are not limited to dating only poor girls overseas. For example, I have expat friends who date middle class girls in the Philippines who are well off and make good money or run a profitable business. With some work, this is possible, as long as you're a decent guy with good qualities of course.

But what they don't tell you is this: The biggest difference between America and Russia is that the girls in Russia are the most APPROACHABLE in the world whereas the girls in the US are the most UNAPPROACHABLE in the world. It's a massive important difference that they NEVER tell you about, and makes Russia a true dating paradise for single Western men. An average Western or Asian guy in Russia has many women to choose from, and enjoys a lot more FUN as well. My Photos and Videos on HappierAbroad.com prove this 100 percent conclusively. Yet for some reason, it's taboo to talk about it. My documentary series Female Encounters of the Foreign Kind also proves this conclusively. But YouTube found it so taboo that they pulled it, so I had to put it up on Vimeo instead. Single men in America without choices deserve to know this. It is great news for them and offers them a real solution with real choices.

The biggest differences between America and Europe that the US media never tells you about are the following:

a) Europe has real culture and soul. Thus the people there tend to be more genuine and alive. This means if you are there, you will feel more genuine and alive as well, which is very liberating. Europe is very big on art, history, culture, philosophy, passion for life, and romanticism. All this makes life much more enriching and interesting. In contrast, America is a soulless consumerist culture where people live in psychological prisons with no human connection. Americans are conditioned to try to fill their soul with consumerism, which doesn't work and only leads to angry, grumpy, high strung behaviors. They've been sold a lie that materialism and consumerism create happiness, which is not true. As a result, most Americans feel empty and unhappy inside, but they don't know why. So they try to seek distractions and escape in mindless entertainment, overeating, or drug and alcohol abuse, none of which are good things. Or they turn to organized religion, which closes their mind and warps their thinking. There are so many broken spirits in America and depressed degenerates everywhere, especially in urban areas. It's very sad to see.

b) Europe has a much better social vibe and social scene. You don't need to be part of a clique to meet people. It is easy and natural to meet people in most European countries. People talk to strangers freely and easily. They are much more curious and engaging. You can go to a pub or restaurant alone, and people will socialize with you. When you experience this, it makes you realize how antisocial America really is in comparison. As you know, in America, if you go out alone, you stay alone and are invisible, as people don't talk to strangers unless it's business-related. Also, in Europe people are also more down-to-earth and authentic. So they are easier to talk to and connect with, especially if you are down-to-earth yourself. Here are some key differences.

Key difference: In America, generally only older people and senior citizens are down-to-earth. But in Europe, young people are commonly down-to-earth too. This applies to girls and young women as well. So it is much easier to meet girls and talk to them or connect with them.

Key difference: In America, generally if a girl isn't attracted to you, she wants nothing to do with you, and will not even be friends with you. It's all or nothing. But in Europe, girls tend to be more open and cool with hanging out with you, even if they aren't attracted to you, as long as you are an interesting guy worth hanging out with.

Key difference: Whereas in America, men are generally more friendly with strangers than women are, in Europe, guys and girls are nearly equally friendly and social with strangers.

Disclaimer: The above isn't true of all European countries though. Some countries, like Sweden, Finland and Italy, are cliquish and not so socially open. But most European countries do fit what I describe for sure, based on my experience and that of many others I know.

c) Europe is better for deep thinkers and deep souls. Deep thinkers don't usually like America, because America is predicated on a great deal of phoniness, fakery, BS, lies, hype and illusion rather than substance. It is also too materialistic, greedy and competitive. So America is not good for deep sensitive souls either. On the other hand, European cultures tend to be more intellectual and down-to-earth. So it's more conducive to philosophy, art, history, rich culture, romanticism and intellectualism. This is why deep thinkers and deep souls tend to like Europe more and feel more at home there. They feel more validated in Europe than in America. Put simply, they are more "free to be themselves". As they say in Europe, "Europeans are thinkers. Americans are consumers" and also "Americans live to work. Europeans work to live."

(Note: The above European attributes are also true of Russia. However, Russia has a lot more poverty and crime, and is kind of depressing during the extreme Russian Winter (which I've experienced). It is also chaotic in nature (read Russian history and you will see), so I would not recommend living there long-term. But Russia is great for short term fun, traveling and dating, because it is exciting, dynamic, has lots of rich culture and passionate people, and is a dating paradise for men because the women are super approachable and easy to meet. The best time to go there is during Summer, Spring or early Fall, when the vibe is much better.)

The above are IMPORTANT differences between America, Russia and Europe that people need to know and deserve to know. But the stupid US media NEVER talk about them. They don't seem to want you to know about them. All they care about are wars and economic issues. You ought to boycott them by stop watching mainstream media crap, and instead forwarding this page to everyone you know.

What's interesting is that America and Europe seem to have switched places in being "the land of the free". In the 1800's and early 1900's, America was considered "the land of the free", where immigrants went to be free from their own countries. But in the late 20th Century and up to now, Europe seems to be the new "land of the free", at least for lonely misfits in America. In my article 8 Reasons Why America is NOT The Land of the Free, I explain why America is no longer the land of the free. There is also a book called "The European Dream" by Jeremy Rifkin which explains why Europe now offers a better quality of life than America, which is built on outdated 18th Century ideals such as "private property creates freedom, happiness and independence". You can find the book on Amazon.com.

(For more comparisons like the above, see my Comparison Chart and Comparison Treatise, and these 8 Truth Bombs in my Forum)

So there you have it, 10 FREE Great Secrets about other countries that you won't normally hear elsewhere. What you do with them is up to you. If you wish to repay me for telling you about this, you can buy my ebooks or join some of my dating sites to help me earn commissions. Or if you just want to thank me, you can contact me or post a thank you message in my Discussion Forum, where you can discuss these issues with others, many of whom will corroborate my claims above. Note: Due to the large volume of email that I receive, I may not be able to respond to your email, so I prefer that you just post in my forum.

Now, for some reason, when you openly mention any of the above secrets and comparisons, many people get upset and offended, or delighted (if they agree). They may even resort to attacking and ridiculing you. It's as if mentioning these truths violates some sort of unspoken boundary. Sadly, political correctness is often placed over truth in America. But the fact is, love, dating, social connection, mental health, self-esteem are very IMPORTANT areas of life that contribute to one's happiness and well being, and hence anything that affects them ought to be very RELEVANT.

Therefore, placing such truths in the "forbidden" category, as our society has done, is just plain wrong. Instead, our media prefers to only to focus on economic issues, as if that's all anyone cares about and needs. People only feel safe talking about lighthearted non-controversial topics like the weather, sports, what you did over the weekend, etc. Thus, the important truths above are "out of bounds" even though they matter. This is simply not right. Just as the body needs a balanced set of nutrients, one's life also has a balanced set of needs which are not limited to economic areas only. We are one of the few sites out there that shed light on these ignored but important areas of life.

If you doubt any of the above secrets and comparisons, see my Photos, Slide Shows, Videos, Podcasts and Testimonials. They  are undeniable proof.

Anyhow, if you excited and want to learn more, continue by browsing the links below. Otherwise, you can return to the fake world of the US media where you are fed mindless entertainment, bad news to keep you living in fear and paranoia, and told that working and consuming alone makes you happy, while putting up a fake facade all day long that every day is great and hunky dory and never complain about anything in order to fit into the fake prison of your culture. The choice is yours.