How is it like being married to a foreigner?

Philippines
September 27, 2008 9:21pm CST
Hello! I have some friends who are married to foreigners and some are living abroad where the spouses come from. They told me that cultural differences do get in the way especially in the early stages of the marriage, and that a lot of adjustments are being done, and compromises made. It seems that the common denominator in this kind of marriage is the love and sacrifice the couples have and is willing to take for each other. What about mylotters here who are married to a foreigner? Can you share your thoughts or experiences being married to someone from a different culture and background as yours? If not yet married, perhaps you have a foreigner-boyfriend or girlfriend? So how is it like? Thanks for sharing!
2 responses
jonesy123
@jonesy123 (3948)
• United States
28 Sep 08
I'm German married to an American. There is not too much of a cultural difference as in maybe other marriages of mixed nationalities. However, there are some things that are different or differently understood and that can lead to friction, if one isn't patient. We love the different food types we can create, and there are some German customs we keep up, especially for our children. Otherwise we really don't have a big problem. It may be, if the cultural background is too different and there is a big culture shock for the one who moved to another country, that it might be too much for the marriage to endure. It does take a lot of love to be understanding and to remind oneself that the other one was raised differently.
charlenmendoza
@charlenmendoza (922)
• Philippines
17 Apr 09
I have a boyfried who is also from another country. We're getting along fine and i know he love me and me to him. Although sometimes there are some differnces because of our languages and cultures but still at the end of the day, we try to understand each other. Its also a long distance relationship but because our relationship are build with love and trust, its getting better everyday.