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Marrying an individual from a different cultural background sounds exciting. It allows you to be open, accepting, and learn new values and belief systems. However, dating someone from another culture and marrying them are two separate things. A successful cross-cultural marriage is only possible if both partners are willing to communicate and find common ground in different situations. Due to different upbringing and surroundings, cross-cultural couples may find themselves disagreeing on important things, like parenting, … Continue Reading

Race is a powerful social construct in America despite it having no biological significance. Therefore, being in a cross-cultural relationship can be challenging for many people.               Many distinct troubles come with being in cross-cultural relationships, such as navigating different traditions and dealing with disapproving family members.

Every relationship comes with its own set of challenges and issues that people need to work through and grow together from. However, dating someone with anxiety can be unpredictable, especially if you don’t understand them. Think about it this way; your partner always feels as anxious as you get when you wait for a text back or results for a test. This anxiety never subsides for your partner.

Although some states may have legalized same-sex marriage, heterosexual norms and traditions still govern society at large. Therefore, navigating through life as a same-sex couple can be challenging. Many same-sex couples struggle significantly more than their heterosexual counterparts because there are insufficient support systems around them. Institutions like family, law, and religion provide more comprehensive support to heterosexual couples than same-sex couples. Issues in Same-Sex Couplings Numerous issues arise in same-sex marriages that can cause … Continue Reading