Every marriage, or marriage oriented relationship, requires commitment, dedication and work. An international/intercultural marriage (=relationship) requires even more attention because of the many obstacles that a couple faces.

The obstacles come from family, friends, personal values, expectations, and bureaucratic procedures. Some of the problems these relationships face include:

Language barrier Differences in values Religious conflicts Sex role expectations Economic adjustments Fear of abandonment by family, friends, spouse Political issues Legal complications

To overcome these barriers, intercultural couples need to:

Learn about one another's cultures Communicate well in at least one language Be open and honest with their families Accept that cultural roots go deep and that people don't change easily or quickly Focus on the positives Look at what they have in common with one another Talk with one another about which traditions they want to carry on as a couple and with their children Look at why it is difficult to let go of a tradition or expectation

It isn't easy to deal with the legacy that we've all grown up within our ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. The key to a successful intercultural marriage/relationship is to develop understanding and patience.

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