What do you think of international marriage?
By sweetyethot
@sweetyethot (1737)
China
April 27, 2009 4:48am CST
Yesterday,I heard that one of my classmates in college will marry an English guy in early May.She will emigrate to UK if everything goes right.A friend introduced them and they talked online before.The whole world is becoming a global village,international marriage is nothing new.I even expect international marriage myself.lol I think love has no boundaries.True love should not be discouraged by distance,color,race,or things like that. I think It can be very challenging to live with people who are from different culture. Some people may never give a second thought about it.What about you?Are you for or against international marriage?Or you are already in an international marriage?Or maybe you expect an international marriage yourself?
Your response will be highly appreciated.
Your response will be highly appreciated.6 people like this
19 responses
@kawalnarang (1095)
• Trinidad And Tobago
27 Apr 09
It IS VERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY challenging Living with wife of a different culture,,I did it (nearly)27 years ago,wanted to make my decisions,,from that day onwards,,no regrets though
@kawalnarang (1095)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Apr 09
It's good to have some courage,, I think u had similar experience,,If it is so,,, WISH U BEST
@my_name_is_coco (4334)
• Philippines
23 May 09
True love is not limited by race or culture.as long as 2 people love each,I see no problem with interracial marriages.I even think it is exciting.you get to learn about your partner's culture,country,customs,and traditions.you get to share yours with him/her.True love blossoms from trust,understanding,and patience and not by race,age,or color.
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
31 May 09
I agree with you.But to tell you the truth,I dont like it if my lover is much older than me.I expect him not to be over 10 years older than me.lol
Good luck
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Apr 09
Personally I feel there is nothing wrong with International Marriages as long as they are for the right reason and for Love. There is nothing stopping people from being able to do this, as many continue to do this every day. The biggest issue I guess is finding the Funds to make it happen, and will it really work for you as well. My brother married someone from Scotland, and is very Happy living there with her so it does happen. I am already Married, but it is whatever you feel is best for you for sure.
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
4 May 09
I do agree that money plays an important part in long_distance relationshps,though its not the top factor.Thanks for your responding.Have a nice day.
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
3 May 09
I agree that people involve international marriages just have to adjust a bit more than those in arranged marriages.Thanks for your sharing.Best wishes.
@veejay19 (3589)
• India
28 Apr 09
I have nothing against international marriages or marriages amongst people from different religions, caste, creed or country. After all it is said that marriages are made in heaven even if turns into a hell later on. As long as the boy and the girl are mature enough to overlook each others faults and foibles and have perfect understanding, faith, trust and love for each other there is no reason why the marriage should not work.
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
4 May 09
I think no one would not expect a happy marriage.A happy marriage makes a complete man.
@qiurijingling2007 (50)
• China
28 Apr 09
Yes,true love can't be discouraged by distance,color,race etc.But i think that before the marriage in a foreign it is the best to understand the cultural background of the two countries and the living habits.It is important to who will soon live in other country .A friend of mine aslo is the international marriage ,one Korean,the other Chinese ,they are happy.
@techgurl (451)
• Greece
28 Apr 09
First of all, congratulations to your friend :D
I am one of those people that is expecting an international marriage, if all goes well. I am Macedonian, and my boyfriend is Greek, and our plans are to get married in the near future. even my grandparents, from both my mother's and father's side were in international marriage. I do not see anything wrong with this, it is just like any other normal marriage. The only difference is that the kids will have to learn the two languages from both parents :D
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
4 May 09
Thats not bad for kids.
It only helps if they acquire two languages.Good luck.
It only helps if they acquire two languages.Good luck. @bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
28 Apr 09
There's nothing wrong with international marriage as long as there's love between the parties concerned. Or at least love will grow between them later, that's okey. All I don't want if I can hear something like when a girl meets her supposed to be husband and live with the country of the latter, she's treating not a wife but a slave.
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
1 May 09
Thats horrible.If her supposed to be husband doesnt treat her well,whoelse will make the girl happy if she has no friends around.
@clorissa123 (4926)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I am highly expecting an international marriage myself. Sometimes, you have conquer the boundaries first. Different thoughts based on different cultures. You have develop a common sense, and common interest on things. You have work together, and share the point of views on both sides. It is no easy task, but if you are willing to work it out, why not go international. I love it too.
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
1 May 09
I love to marry someone who is different from me from every aspects.lol I dont mind if both parties enjoy the same interests .I think living with someone from other culture challanging and fun.lol Thanks for sharing.Good luck.
@jajohn (31)
• India
28 Apr 09
Consider not to marry an Indian as i have been Married to a Filipino and we have bad times dealing with the rules to get my wife visa permanent as India does not have option for dual citizenship, we get a PIO card valid for 15 years at a cost of $300 aprox which gives my wife right to work and stay without any visa.
I still am struggling so consider the hassles you and mate could face and then re think your decision.
have a nice time
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
1 May 09
Thanks so much for your reminding.lol Dont worry about me.Im not in an international relationship now.
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
1 May 09
It would be an adventure for her,both fun and exciting and also challenging.Thanks for sharing.Cheers
@nzldzh (75)
• China
27 Apr 09
I think it is more and more popular today .A lot of people use the internet to communicate with others .Maybe some day they can meet one who can make a difference .Lovers in the internet is not a good way I think ,but it has an inportant meaning .It can help us do something that we do not have brave to in the real world .Maybe someday you can tell a girl that you love her .
@Hedwig (283)
• China
27 Apr 09
I also think love has no boundaries and two people in love from different places should get married.
Maybe people from different culture and background have different lifestyles and belief.But as long as they are in love, these differences can be assimilated with the time.
I am not expecting an international marriage presently, but if oneday , I meet someone from a different country and fall in love with him , I will marry him.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
31 May 09
I think that within some cultures or families that the interracial couple will without a doubt face some challenges. Still, if their love is strong enough they will be willing and able to overcome those challenges. In fact, they would probably even become closer and stronger as a result, i would think.
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
27 Apr 09
International marriage is fine but not with me.. .. it's not my cup of tea.. I am married to a local and i love him.. i love everything about we him.. we have the same taste when it comes to a lot of things.. For instance, movies, music, clothing and apparel, food, gadgets and many many more.. we both love decorating our own place, we both love going to the grocery store, we both adore collecting gadgets(game consoles, mobile phones, laptop, camera, etc).. my aunt is engaged with a foreigner.. he's from New Zealand.. her fiancee petitioned her and they are lving together now.. they are planning to get married next year...
.. it's not my cup of tea.. I am married to a local and i love him.. i love everything about we him.. we have the same taste when it comes to a lot of things.. For instance, movies, music, clothing and apparel, food, gadgets and many many more.. we both love decorating our own place, we both love going to the grocery store, we both adore collecting gadgets(game consoles, mobile phones, laptop, camera, etc).. my aunt is engaged with a foreigner.. he's from New Zealand.. her fiancee petitioned her and they are lving together now.. they are planning to get married next year... @sweetyethot (1737)
• China
1 May 09
I dont mind international marriage.In fact,I prefer to marry someone who has different interests from me.Not totally different,I mean my husband and I can have a few common interests but we enjoy a lot of other things seperatively.lol I love freedom in marriage.
@mapuang (612)
• Philippines
27 Apr 09
yes i expect and international marriage. lol. well im just waiting for him to visit me and to marry him. well for me you dont need to put your differences (like culture, race or whatever it is) instead put in your relationship the similarities.
@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
27 Apr 09
For me I would not like to have an inter relation. For just friend it would just be alright but having a woman or a man in your life forever with different culture that you have would maybe hard to adjust. I am not sure really but that was just my own point of view...There would not be more nice and so beautiful to have a relationship with same customs and traditions.....NIce topic..
@CHORES (229)
• China
27 Apr 09
I think international marriage is okay.Just like what you said:true love don't has boundaries.
But it is reported that the rate of divoice is much higher in international marriage .the 1st reason is the gap of culture.Sometimes the difference of education can coz differen point of view.So that maybe somethig poeple should take more care of.
P.S. Most of the mixed blood babies are quiet good looking!
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
1 May 09
What about two years of relationship before marriage?Is two years enough for international lovers to know each other and get used to their different culture?The former classmate I mentioned talked with her boyfriend online for nearly two years.
