How people from different linguistic, religious, or ethnic groups or nations couple with eache other in Cross Cultural Marriages?
Great book a couple years ago about interfaith marriages in the US by Susan Katz Miller. https://www.amazon.com/Being-Both-Embracing-Religions-Interfaith/dp/0807061166
Everyone going into marriage intends to have a happy marriage, but not everyone going into marriage puts into place the PLANS to build a happy marriage. There is a difference. Intention and planning are two different things. Marrying someone from another nation can be exciting! There are so many things that are new and different, interesting and challenging. We are not trying to convince you that marrying someone from another culture is right or wrong. That is something you will have to determine for yourself, as you seek God’s wisdom. Cross cultural relationships can work but I believe that both sides need to be honest with each other. in my opinion and experience, preparing to: leave your own family, your own culture and your own past, find gainful employment in your wife’s nation, learn your wife’s language, appreciate her culture, and integrate into her family. Couples are more satisfied in their marriage when they are similarly religious. Intercultural marriages across ethnicities experience different levels of stress and resiliency. The complexities can potentially be overcome successfully with careful negotiation and communication. While marrying someone from a different culture or religion can provide some unique challenges, it can also provide some beautiful and enriching growing opportunities. If you are considering an intercultural marriage, you might find it helpful to use a chart to monitor your use of some specific strategies that can strengthen your marriage.
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