There has been a famous line which went around that says, "Love
knows no boundaries". This tells all humankind that love is such a strong
force that even having different cultures cannot shake it and put it down so
easily. But I'm not saying that having a relationship with a partner who has a
different culture with you is easy though. It requires respect, time and
open-mindedness from both parties. Both the people who are involved in the
relationship should exert effort in order for the connection to work out and
prosper. Here are some tips to keep that cross-cultural romance going. It sure
is hard, but it can work out.
1. Find time to know each other's differences and similarities. This is the most important tip to remember in order to make a cross
cultural romance going. Finding out both of your culture's similarities and
differences will enable you both to work out the things that you are not
comfortable in each other. This will enable you to synthesize your similarities
and then use it to find some unity in your differences. Knowing it all is the
key component to avoid complications.
2. Respect each other's culture. No one
will get hurt if both of you have respect for each other's beliefs and
practices. Respect also plays a major role in a healthy relationship. Not only
does it maintain a formidable relationship, but it also saves both of you from
conflicts, fights and clashes. Having respect for each other will enable you to
deeply understand each other's practices and beliefs. It will also help you
gain a better understanding about why people, whom your partner share the same
belief, do such things and practice such rituals.
3. Do a "culture exchange". This is a fun way in order to try out the practices and customs of your
partner. Experiencing their tradition first hand will enable you to see and
understand for yourself, the customs, traditions and ways of your partner. This
will also enable both of you to contribute to the enrichment of one's cultures
and to the cultivation of one's self.
4. Keep an open mind and an open heart. Being in a cross cultural relationship is a hard thing to do,
especially that there are possibilities of conflicts and misunderstandings, but
keeping your mind open to possibilities and prospects can save you from all
these problems. So, remember to keep that mind and heart wide open.
Cross-cultural romance is not easy, well any kind of relationship never
is. But you can make it less difficult. Just try these few simple tips and for
sure, you will survive this challenge of having different cultures.
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