Cross Cultural Relationships

 In today's global world, it’s easier than ever before to meet – and find common ground – with someone from another country and culture. Although exciting, marrying/dating someone with a background very different from your own has the potential to challenge you in ways that you might not predict.

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Cross-cultural relationships are complicated to navigate. Once the novelty wears off, the differences can create a rift between partners. But the differences can also bring the couple closer by compelling them to communicate about things that are taken for granted by same-culture couples.

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Just as every culture has its beliefs systems, every family also has a series of beliefs that are inherited. Being in a cross-cultural relationship provides a great chance to review those ideas. For those women in cross cultural relationships, redetermining your beliefs about your own sense of self worth and getting clear on your personal and emotional boundaries is essential.

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Here are several issues to consider before you get involved in an intercultural marriage/relationships:

1. Gender Roles

2. Extended Family

3. Prejudices and Social Attitudes

4.Religion

5.Where to live

6. Personality