What is dating really like in modern Istanbul? I chat to Turkish men and women in both the more modern areas of the city and the more traditional ones about how family expectations, economic pressures and traditional values shape romance and relationships here. From casual vs intentional dating to influence of Turkish soaps. Discover what people on the streets of Istanbul are really saying about love and modern life.
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0:00 Intro
1:32 Talking to young women in Cihangir
5:19 Interview with the guys selling fish bread
6:50 Interviewing a group of guys in Karaköy
8:35 Chatting to ladies in Karaköy
10:00 The cross-cultural love story: American girl and Turkish guy
12:50 Heading to the Asian side of Istanbul
15:20 Family and arranged marriage in Kadıköy
17:35 Walking around Üsküdar
19:00 Best and worst about living in Turkey
19:55 How family influences relationships in Istanbul
25:50 Turkish series: how do they influence Turkish people?
30:00 Jealousy in guilt vs shame cultures
32:00 What are the gender expectations in modern Istanbul?
34:00 How economy is changing relationships
36:00 Do Turks prefer dating locals or foreigners?
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Filmed in Istanbul Turkey
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