I asked 9 expats what it’s like to date an Italian. Here’s what they said…

"You want to pick the right person, not just the right Italian."

So let’s see, there was the one whose name starts with a V, the one I never understood because my Italian was so awful, the one who took me to see the shores of Lake Bolsena at night, and the one taught me how to speak with a Tuscan accent. Am I missing anybody?

In short, while the experiences were both lovely and memorable, I’ve dated enough Italian men…