The situation:
You and your hubby come from different countries, speaking in different languages. Somewhere in the middle, you adapt his culture and talk his talk.
Relatives in your side come and make the house merry – in a language the hubby can’t understand.
How will you keep the balance and maintain peace and order at home? Make sure that no one feels left out and their needs fairly attended to?
Sometimes my life is like the setting of My Big Fat Greek Life TV series/ movie. I just wish mine had more humor in it.
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This is so up the alley of my recent post … why not come over; maybe you’ll get some answers there too
i really love that movie. it reminds me of my family in the phils.
maybe they should see the movie. it helps to laugh to ease the tension …
it’s not easy grace. we know that language itself is really difficult then there is the culture factor. maybe slowly explaining culture to both side.. wahh just thinking about is already enough to cause a headache
.. both side speaks english right? why don’t you set a rule to speak only english at home that way nobody would be left out.. maski makabalintuang ang english gud .. deadma na..
God Bless
Maybe you should feed them so their mouths are full and can’t talk..
This is so true – my situation is not as dramatic – but I’m Italian and my husband’s family is from a Pennsylvania Dutch background – Amish, etc.. And it’s like oil and vinegar. My wedding was interesting – you could really tell quickly which person was from which side of the family… Let’s also say that my father needs to stop teaching my son to say “Beer here” when he visits the in-laws!
I’m sure that can’t be easy. Hope it goes well.
Coming from different cultural background and having a language barrier is indeed a challenge. But as long as you both are committed to make it work, then chances are that it will. Good luck! =)
that is one challenge, indeed…hope it gets better soon.