Me and Liya: Reflections on Transnational Marriage
In an inadvertent moment, I, Li Ming, an ordinary Chinese office worker, met Liya from India. Her bright eyes and warm smile seemed to illuminate every corner of my life. Our acquaintance is like a wonderful fate, allowing us to cross borders and enter each other's worlds.
Marriage, for everyone, is a journey full of challenges and growth. For Liya and me, this journey is full of cross-cultural collision and integration.
Lia's devotion to religion puzzled me at first. The prayer rituals every morning and evening, the shrine at home, all felt a little strange to me. However, over time, I came to understand and respect her beliefs. I began to pray with her and feel the peace and tranquility of my heart.
Differences in eating habits have also been a major problem in our lives. Liya loves spicy and heavy food, while I prefer light flavors. However, it is these differences that give us the opportunity to try and experience each other's culture and cuisine. I started learning how to make Indian food, and Liya tried to embrace Chinese food culture. This process of learning from each other and adapting to each other makes our relationship deeper.
In the family, Liya has a very strong sense of family. She is in constant contact with her family and even consults them on important decisions. It made me feel a little uncomfortable, but I also came to understand that it was part of her culture. I began to learn to communicate with her family in important moments, to respect their opinions, and to make them feel my sincerity and respect.
In the process, I also gradually realized that transnational marriage is not only the union of two people, but also the integration of two cultures. We need to learn to accept and understand each other's culture and habits, while also maintaining our own independence and individuality. Only in this way can we create a harmonious and happy family together on the basis of mutual respect.
Now, Liya and I have been married for several years. Our relationship is still the same, and even deeper. We have experienced many challenges and difficulties together, but it is these experiences that make us cherish each other more and walk together more resolutely.
In the process, I also gained a lot of valuable experience and insights. I realized that respect and understanding are the most important factors in a transnational marriage. Only when we truly respect each other's culture and habits can we build a harmonious and stable family. At the same time, I also learned to be more open and tolerant of different cultures and values.
As a netizen, I would like to share some of my own views: For transnational marriages, mutual understanding and tolerance are very important. We need to learn to think from the other person's point of view and understand the other person's behavior and decision-making. At the same time, we also need to maintain our independence and individuality, and not lose ourselves in order to cater to each other.
Finally, I would like to say that although transnational marriage is full of challenges and difficulties, as long as we manage and maintain it with our hearts, we will definitely be able to reap happiness and beauty. The story of me and Liya is a testament to that. Hopefully, our experience can bring some inspiration and encouragement to those who are going through transnational marriages.
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