Intercultural Marriage

An insightful look at the stresses and challenges of intercultural relationships-from one who has been there.Today we live in a world without borders, a global village. Distance no longer defines who we meet, fall in love with, or marry. The Internet and e-mail connect people around the world in sec [...]
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An insightful look at the stresses and challenges of intercultural relationships-from one who has been there.Today we live in a world without borders, a global village. Distance no longer defines who we meet, fall in love with, or marry. The Internet and e-mail connect people around the world in seconds. Immigration, study abroad, travel, and multinational business have created a thriving cross-cultural community. But the experiences shared across cultures and countries do not always bridge the fundamental differences in beliefs and behaviors that span diverse cultures.In Intercultural Marriage, Dugan Romano delivers a reality check for anyone already in, or contemplating, an intercutural marriage. This insightful book interweaves lessons learned from others and suggests that the joys of an intercultural marriage often result from turning the challenges of crossing cultures into an opportunity for a fulfilling and lasting relationship.Now in its third edition, Intercultural Marriage examines the impact of cultural differences in marriage and offers practical guidelines on how to deal with the complexities they bring to a partnership. Covering such topics as raising bicultural children, religion, values, male vs. female roles, sex, and social class, Romano continues to give voice to hundreds of couples she has interviewed and followed for over a decade. Invaluable for anyone contemplating or having already plunged into cross-border wedlock.- Richard Richter, founding president of Radio Free Asia If you are thinking about marrying someone from another culture, or have a friend or family member doing so, this book should be required reading.-Chester Gillis, professor of Theology and Amaturo Chair in Catholic Studies, Georgetown University Dugan Romano, author of Intercultural Marriage: Promises & Pitfalls advises couples on how to make multicultural marriages last forever. Showing a keen interest in your mate's culture and understanding that they may not get all of the rules of your culture is also important. After reading this book, both you and your fiance will be ready to have fun celebrating both of your cultures with family and friends.- Engagement 101 magazine, engagement101mag.com, January 2009 Contents Introduction: What's It All About PART I: DARING TO BE DIFFERENT The Whos and the Whys Phases of AdjustmentPART II: FOOD, FRIENDS, AND OTHER FRUSTRATIONS Values Food and Drink SexMale-Female Roles Time Place of Residence Politics Friends Finances In-Laws Social Class Religion Raising Children Language and Communication Responding to Stress and Conflict Illness and Suffering EthnocentrismThe Expatriate SpouseCoping with Death or DivorcePART III: MAKING MIRACLES ISN'T EASY Types of Intercultural Marriages What About the Promises Factors for Success Before Taking that Big StepConclusion