A member of the gypsy community has taken to social media to express her reasons for not dating a non-traveller man, also known as a ‘country man’. Charlotte Ann, a 29-year-old based in Peterborough, uses TikTok videos to debunk misconceptions about gypsy culture. Among her previous videos, she discusses topics such as dating for gypsies and travellers, as well as the difference between gypsies and travellers.
In one of her latest videos, Charlotte addresses the question of whether she would marry someone from outside her culture. The question was posed by a follower who asked if she would marry a settled man. In response, Charlotte jokes about not knowing if it’s a wedding proposal or a simple question but proceeds to answer it since she has been asked multiple times. Her answer is a straightforward “no”.
Charlotte then proceeds to explain her decision before the potential criticism comes in the comment section. She describes herself as traditional but acknowledges that nobody is entirely traditional in the modern world of 2023. She emphasizes her preference for marrying within her own culture, whether that be a gypsy or a traveller, as she herself is half-gypsy and half-traveller.
Charlotte believes that marriage and life are challenging enough without adding the differences between travellers and non-travellers into the mix. She highlights the vast cultural disparities and mentions the concept of pocket money as just one example. She concludes that she doesn’t want the burden of explaining who she is to her potential spouse.
Many people in the comments support and understand Charlotte’s reasoning. They express agreement with the idea that starting a relationship with someone of the same culture eliminates potential barriers. One commenter shares their own experience of having parents from different cultures and believes it is better to be with someone who understands and shares your culture.
However, there are also opposing views. One commenter, who is a traveller married to a country man, claims there is no difference. Charlotte bluntly disagrees, calling the statement a lie. Another commenter asks what if a country man is willing to fully embrace her culture. Charlotte responds by calling such a scenario selfish and states that one shouldn’t have to change who they are for someone to love them.
Overall, Charlotte’s video receives a mix of support and opposition, with the majority understanding and respecting her personal choice.
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