Being an international/interracial couple affects not only us, the couple itself, but also our parents and families. If you are international newbies, you have probably not realized it yet, but your relationship or marriage is going to affect the parents and the in-laws deeply, sometimes more than they would have desired. How can we make [...]
A multicultural home brings with it several advantages, one being that it teaches children the importance of cultural relativism; that is, that the behavioral and social norms that define one culture are not to be preferred over another. A diverse nuclear family can also help children take the perspective of others who may hold different [...]
What is the pressure on immigrant and on international children? What can we do to mitigate those factors?
The hidden side of culture for which we cannot prepare, like the underwater part of an iceberg. What are the unwritten rules of the game? Ever felt this cultural shock?
What is the burden created by issues like ‘How will be my kids be brought up?’, ‘How much travelling can I handle?’, ‘How will my family react to my relationship?’, ‘How much is it going to cost us?’?
Life As An International Couple
What is it like dating across countries? Do most international couples have a solid period of time where they are constantly around each other or is it usually a long distance relationship? What advice would you give to a single man or woman interested in starting an international relationship with someone? An interview to us: InternationalCouples
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