Loves comes in many forms and levels. I have DR friends I like a lot. I've had one or two short relationships with DR women and experienced their concept of love. Love shouldn't be the focus of your exploration of culture. The word culture covers a wide spectrum from art to tradition and a lot of esoteric stuff In between. It's something well worth exploring if we are to understand humanity in all its forms. Come down, explore this culturally diverse country and learn new life lessons in the process. If you choose to pursue a career in law, one with a human rights focus, exploring cultures first hand is the best education you can get for that profession.
I've said this before on this forum and I'll say it again. Some of my old friends are dead now and didn't venture beyond their own doorsteps. They died with a myopic view of the world and a lack of appreciation for its diversity. Not a fate I wish to suffer. Good on you for wanting to broaden your intellectual horizons.