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Non-western relationships
By
anonymos1486
September 12, 2011 - 2:07pm
Today as I was dealing with my own relationship problems, I came across a discussion regarding non-western relationships and thought that it would be a great idea to have women from other races who have to deal with cultural taboos, customs, and traditions while upholding their empowered selfs to have a chance to discuss their problems.
By
empHER1736
October 26, 2012 - 12:52pm
I am fairly new to EmpowerHER but this Group caught my attention for a special reason. I was engaged to a wonderful man for four years and we have been together in a long distance relationship for six years. I am Asian American and he's Caucasian. He recently broke off the engagement in an email and has cut off all ties with me since while I am coping with an incredible sense of loss. See, he was my best friend and I thought he was the love of my life who I wanted to grow old with. Though what we had together was loving and wonderful, in the end nothing made sense with my world turned upside down.
What I want to say to everyone is ultimately what matters in a good and loving relationship is for two people to work at it to make it work without giving up. Having an open communication and a mutual respect for each other's differences will only enhance the relationship.
I wish everyone in this Group lots of love, laughters, and happiness!!!
October 26, 2012 - 12:52pmThis Comment
By
anonymos1486
September 17, 2011 - 3:40pm
Hi Susan,
I thought of this after our discussion regarding my own situation and feel that there needs to be an outlet, wherein women from different cultures can speak of their problems while adhering to their culture's protocol. I belong to an Indian family, grew up in South-east Asia and have been in the states for 10 years. However, I have noticed that my ethnicity plays a major role in the way I choose or will choose my spouse in the future.
Thus I thought of setting up this group! Thank you for being a part of it and supporting it!
Susan,
I have been reaching out to my friends for support and they have been wonderful. But I still do not feel right about myself because the break up blind sided me and I still have all these feelings I cannot understand. But I do hope I get back to myself again in due time. Thank you, Susan.
November 2, 2012 - 10:20amThis Comment