When it comes to intimacy, most people automatically think of physical intimacy. However a lot less are aware of or even comfortable with emotional intimacy. It is not just a personal preference, but rather a cultural one – how we were raised. Different needs for emotional intimacy can put a strain on an otherwise happy […]
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Globalization experienced rapid growth with the ease of travel and communication in the 1950s. Every year millions of people move out of their country of origin. The internet is flooded with discussions on both its positive and negative effects. These cover everything from manufacturing to pollution and the environment. However, there aren’t many articles discussing
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There are a lot of interracial dating tips online targeted at helping interracial couples navigate their unique relationships a lot better. Dating on its own is not always easy, and it becomes even more complicated when your partner is of a different race than you. Interracial dating can be a rollercoaster of amazing experiences, culture
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A lot of people usually ask, do opposites attract? And if yes, why? There’s a common belief in the dating scene that has permeated popular culture and societal reasoning. This belief is based on the attraction of individuals of seemingly dissimilar physical or personality traits. We’ve seen this portrayed in the media from music as in
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There are a lot of couples in intercultural relationships looking for the best intercultural relationship advice out there. However, we understand that this might not be the easiest information to find on the internet. Intercultural relationships mean relationships between two people from the same race, but having different cultural experiences. For instance, if you are
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Summary: For many Americans the meaning of vulnerable is obvious. However, you might be surprised that it is not in many other countries. We think we understand it, but we can’t relate to it or our definition is wrong. It is due to cultural differences. I am one of those who never fully understood it
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Summary: In this article at How to Date a Foreigner, we will take you through the 4 types of cultural misunderstanding examples with many real life scenarios. Any misunderstanding you might encounter will usually fall into one of these categories. Even though it is hard to identify them when you don’t know someone’s culture, it
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When it comes to interracial dating, one of the abbreviations you will come across is WMAF. If you don’t already know the expression, don’t worry. At How to Date a Foreigner we will explain both the meaning of WMAF as well as look at why it is one of the most common interracial pairing. A
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Summary: Language and cultural differences could make your partner not believe what you say. Even the most deeply meant ‘I love you to the moon and back’ could sound fake. At How to Date a Foreigner we will discuss the two main reasons behind it. Furthermore, we will give you suggestions on how to say
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I still remember the time I flew to England to study in Oxford. I couldn’t sleep the night before, I was so excited. I was only 16. Meeting new people and experiencing a totally different culture. What I didn’t know back then, how moving to another country can shape someone’s personality and cultural identity. Those
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