How to build a relationshif amid the differences in background?

Indonesia
October 1, 2011 1:39am CST
I have girl friend who i love so much, and conversely she also seems to be very loving me. The problem is, that we come from teo different background, both in terms of culture and religion. So behind the feeling of happiness, we were really worried about the differences in our background are. What should we do, we would love to come together, but the differences among us feared will be a problem in the future. How do you think? Can a relationshif amid the differences will be successful?
9 responses
• India
2 Oct 11
Hello Fitriadi, You are saying that you and your girlfriend love each other a lot. I am sure from the beginning of your relationship you must be aware of the differences in your culture and religion. When you both were not scared at that time then why are you so worried now? See if you both truly love each other then culture and religion definitely will not affect your relationship. You both need to respect each other's religious values and cultures. So don't be afraid and go ahead in your relationship with absolute firmness. All The Best!
• Indonesia
2 Oct 11
Thank you! But we remain concerned, that each of our families will complicate the situation.
• India
3 Oct 11
Well I agree that sometimes families do raise up such issues and try to explain us giving several examples, but I guess if we believe in ourselves and in the relationship then certainly these issues (religion & culture) won't affect the love relationship. Instead of worrying you both should talk to your families and if they raise any issue then try to convince them with full conviction. All my good wishes are with you both.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 11
Many people doubt the relationship of different backgrounds. But, there are also relationships that are running good, and harmony, despite different backgrounds. Uncle, and my aunt, came from different backgrounds. They adhere to different religions, but until now, their relationship is still running well.
• Indonesia
2 Oct 11
Yes maybe you are right, there is a member of my family who are worried, how could i live with people with different religions.
@waflay (2737)
• Nairobi, Kenya
1 Oct 11
Love knows nothing about the culture or the background as long as you love each other. Just assume you are blind about your differences and create a room for love only, things will work out as magic. Personally, I love someone from a different background, we don't speak the same language, which means we only communicate through our national language. Another thing is, we come from different parts of our country, approximately 10 hrs drive from my place he her place.. and we never argue about our backgrounds.
• Indonesia
2 Oct 11
Thank's! We were still trying to accept's each other's differences, but i'm still worried...
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
1 Oct 11
A relationship with differences can be a good one too as long as you both do respect the other one. His/her believes, habits, culture. If you do live together you have to make agreements before doing that about how to handle what. What to do on religion days? Celebrate both together or each one his/her own or nothing at all if you are together? What if you have kids? What about the food? Will you eat both the same? Is it a problem or will you accept if your partner is eating something different from you? Talk about the habits and culture difference. What is normal to you might be insulting to the other one. What about jobs? Will you do the housecleaning, cooking together? Will you celebrate birthdays, wedding day etc? Only if you make a list about your worries discuss it together and write down your answer/compromise you will know if your relationship will make a change. If not it's better to end.
@shanemae (1025)
• Philippines
2 Oct 11
since both of you love each other then both must have embrace and love the whole person including your differences. respect is needed to succeed differences. wish you both happiness!
1 Oct 11
of course relationships can work with different back grounds. you need to be willing to learn about eachothers back grounds and be understanding of them
@mzz663 (2772)
• United States
1 Oct 11
All of the differences in the world should not make a difference. If you truly love each other then you need to wrk together to see what each of you can live with. Life is full of change and regret, change is inevitable, regret is avoidable. Things can and always will change. Once you miss an opportunity in a loving relationship, you lose it and it is hard to get back and spend your life regretting that you didn't change. Which is more worth it to you?
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
1 Oct 11
all of us are different from each other. man and woman, between the two, lie a sea of differences even if coming from the same religion and culture. however, these differences are magnified by the difference in religion and culture. as in any relationships, they require understanding and patience. if the differences are great, then the understanding and patience must be greater to be able to overcome the worry and fear of broken relationship. i wish you the best.
@sql_cell (1427)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 11
There are many couples of different backgrounds, can live happy, and harmomis. Depends, how you live your relationship. You have to be sure, with yourself, and your relationship.