Love Alone isn't Enough:5 Lessons in Dating from a Different Culture
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Rezia Usman |
TEDxWoosongUniversity
• April 2021
My boyfriend's family wants me to do things that I'm not comfortable with. My girlfriend always wants more couple pictures on social media. My partner constantly feels weird when I show affection in public.
Being in a relationship with someone from a different culture is not for the faint-hearted because love is just one aspect of the union. When couples of similar cultures can simply dive into feelings, there are so much more realms and layers to navigate through when the person you love doesn't share the same background as you. Before things get tough, are there ways to anticipate the gaps between you two?