{"id":3494,"date":"2020-01-08T11:30:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T11:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svmarriagecoun.wpengine.com\/?p=3494"},"modified":"2020-01-06T17:45:34","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T17:45:34","slug":"relationship-problems-youll-face-in-cross-cultural-marriages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/relationship-problems-youll-face-in-cross-cultural-marriages\/","title":{"rendered":"Relationship Problems You\u2019ll Face in Cross-Cultural Marriages"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you thought love will conquer all and your marriage will be a piece of cake? You couldn\u2019t be more wrong. Marriage is always<\/i><\/em>\u00a0tough; it\u2019s a combination of a lot of compromises\u2014and some sacrifice too.<\/p>\n

Cross-cultural marriages are a lot harder than conventional marriages. Couples often don\u2019t realize the influence cultural background has on their individual personalities and expectations; they often go into their marriage unprepared for what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n

Couples that acknowledge their differences beforehand have a better chance of having a successful marriage.<\/p>\n

Here are some relationship problems cross-cultural couples struggle with:<\/p>\n

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Marriage and Religion<\/h2>\n

From how you celebrate certain holidays, to how you worship, to dietary expectations, culture influences everything.<\/p>\n

For example, consider a marriage between a German expat who is atheist and a Brahmin, Hindu who strictly follows a vegetarian diet. If the German spouse enjoys his meat, then he\u2019ll probably have issues with the fact that he isn\u2019t allowed to cook it in his house. Something as simple as the type of meals they consume can cause lots of issues in a marriage.<\/p>\n

People with strong religious views must acknowledge their differences and reach a compromise before they decide to commit to each other for life.<\/p>\n

Raising Kids in Mixed Marriages<\/h2>\n

\"Raising<\/p>\n

By far the greatest challenge cross-cultural couples face in a marriage is deciding how to raise their child. These problems are further fueled by the involvement of extended family members who insist on having a say on how your kids should be raised.<\/p>\n

Cross-cultural couples are often faced with long discussions about what is appropriate and what isn\u2019t for their child. In such situations, it\u2019s best to put their differences aside and focus on what\u2019s best for their child.<\/p>\n

Forget cultural labels and think about what will make your child a happy, compassionate and well-rounded individual. How are you going to make them a good person?<\/p>\n

Social Attitudes and Partner\u2019s Personality<\/h2>\n

Social attitudes are formed by personal experience, and they have a way of seeping into your marriage.<\/p>\n

For example, people from Eastern cultures are more likely to save money for the future than those who come from Western backgrounds; Americans believe in \u201cliving in the now\u201d<\/u><\/a>\u00a0instead of saving up for the future. These kinds of conflicts are very common amongst cross-cultural couples.<\/p>\n

Apart from social attitudes, your partner\u2019s personality and how they interact with others can also cause issues in a marriage.<\/p>\n

These are just a few of the problems couples in cross-cultural relationships face. If you\u2019re married to someone from a different cultural background to you, consider cross-cultural marriage counseling\u00a0to help get through any issues you may be facing.<\/p>\n

Azizeh is an experienced couple\u2019s counselor based in Palo Alto. She offers cross-cultural couple\u2019s therapy<\/u><\/a>\u00a0through which she teaches couples essential communication tools that they can use to have a happier and healthier relationship.<\/p>\n

Call(650) 206-9973 today for a free 20-minute consultation and to book an appointment<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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