Hey guys, we believe these differences can even happen when you're both from the same place. So what are some of your cultural difference issues you face in your relationships and how do you bridge these differences.

4:02 I agree with her .you can't control everything you make space for unexpected occurrences and that's where you end up were you end up enjoying life.

Ileen is a whole youtuber now 😁 it will pop up somewhere where

"... but when I'm hungry, I cannot think; so I need to plan ahead." - That's not the way some of us see it. We tend to take the 'when we get to the bridge' approach.

Recently, the number of intercultural couples has increased tremendously due to people relocating from their native lands. Although most times daunting for couples, intercultural dating has so much to offer in cultural exchanges. Besides, it requires a lot of effort, understanding and patience from all the involved parties. There are several exciting benefits of intercultural dating: - Discovering a Different Culture - The Opportunity to Learn a New Language - Improved Communication Skills - Connecting Better With Others I vote for intercultural relationship!

Great topic. I like both of your approach to the few examples given. To me the key to succeed in happy such a relationship is the ability to learn , accept, respect and strike a balance between cultures. What I deduced or extracted from both of all was the love to work on these cultural differences. Keep up the good work. Love you all.

At the Start we had ISSUES. I am Kenyan and my wife is Canadian and she Arranges and Plans "things to do" weeks ahead while me I decide the Night before and my plan might change in the Morning. My wife gave up on us Sitting on the Dining Table together while eating. What we do now is eat watch TV while eating. When we got Married my Wife was always asking me if I was OK because I don't talk much but Now I am the one who asks her if she is OK when I don't hear her talking.😂 I am always the Driver. I am on my Brakes when I let my Wife drive once in a while and she always finds other drivers their driving wrong and gets irritated. My wife won't let me Cook, do Laundry or even Sweep (Clean) the House. I tried but every time I let's say Vacuumed she will go and do it again. When I did Laundry and because she does not like me doing Laundry she accuse me of "mixing" clothes although I don't. I tried doing dishes she asks me why I am doing it and let's say it I see something like Dust and I dust it off she will ask me what was there and even if I tell her nothing I will see her going there and wiping the Place again. I sat down with my wife and hold her that so long as she is OK with me not helping her then I Won't help and she said that she was OK so I don't help. I Always say that my wife is the BEST than even an African Wife because even an African Wife won't let me get away with the things I get away with. I am happily Married.😂😅😆

I'm happy Ghana has a good effect on Elaine🤩 Cos Ghana making her structured and balanced? Eiiiii 🤣.... maybe it's cos of the environment 👌🔥 Personalities also matter.... it's like the first point 🤩. Also there should be room for communication

She makes a very good point. You can't control everything, she right about the " Fake Control " some time your must go with the flow. Especially if you are in unknown territory planning is necessary, but go with the flow to not overload yourself.

2:43...we have not managed!🤣 Each day comes with its issues though, however, each individual should be willing to put in the "work" to make relationships work; you can't wish for it, work for it 🤩.

You guys are doing well. Ileen is very intelligent woman. Love you couples. All the best

Your wife is so correct..that's life we don't control it that why people that are not so time sensitive are more ready to absorb shocks enjoy the pleasured of life without much stress..it other words just take it easy..She is on point

14:27 _”I’m hungry. I want to eaaat!”_ You sound Ghanaian then 😆

"Open mindedness"makes couple life easier to some extent. It will allow you accept some things and try on new things. Even if you are from the same race or culture.

Just discovered your channel for the first time and love it. Interesting stuff!

How neat to watch this just now with my Ghanaian wife! We have been together 13 years, living in the US, the Netherlands and Ghana. Can't say exactly how it's changed us - it's strengthened our 'ability to bend' muscle I guess. I've always loved diversity.

I absolutely agree with your wife....Human beings can make any plans they want, but it's God that decides their success or failure. Once this is understood we will not be disappointed/dismayed.

You guys are doing a great job. History will remember most folks out there marriage to someone from another continent or countries. You changing the World with LOVE. It's easier for others to marry from the same culture or continent but you guys are truly the definition of LOVE. Kudos

Kwame is strict in time!!!! I shouted a big YES Ma'am. 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

If there are more women like this in Netherlands, I have to check my passport to go right now. Right now...

Really enjoyed watching this. The "we have not managed" made me laugh so hard 😂😂😂

Ik heb net your youtube gekeken, en dacht van de Oranje spits Memphis. His vader is uit Ghana. He redt af en toe Oranje van een bijna zeker verlies. Alle beste in deze relatie. God bless.

I love ❤️ Eileen outfit I was waiting for her to stand up so I can see it fully 🤣🤣 either way I love your videos because I can relate to them so much. Thank you for sharing

Planning is a way of life if you work, surely!!

It's so fun watching you two. When I'm hungry say at lunch time, I just move to the canteen. I decide on what to eat when I get there. No stress!

Wow 👏 Netherland as your wife said being compared to our way of life is so different, you guys are great 👍 😀

Hey, thanks! The second the video started I was like O shit, it's about me! But then I got really excited 😀As for food, trust me, we, serbians, eat such heavy food, the poor guy had a stomachache for days- stubbornly convincing me it's not from food(IT WAS😂). I actually learned 8 words of his local language(It's much easier than french). But yes, language barrier is a thing, his english is not perfect and when he translates smth from French, a few times it was hurtful until I realized it sounds different in french😂😂

We had same issue also when we came in india but as time goes things are getting batter

Hi guys! You're both so awesome!! I love how you're able to laugh about yourselves and are so open to share your experience so simply, like to some friends! Now I feel like your friends!! 😄 Anyway, I was interested in youtubing about intercultural relationships because I myself am French-American and I am attracted to foreign cultures. I love the intensity and richness that comes from it, and mostly I feel understood in my difference. Because as a French-American I feel neither totally French, neither totally American. The plus side is that I love choosing the best of both cultures, the minus side is that I sometimes feel like an outcast, like not understanding all the jokes, or not having seen the same cartoons as the other kids. Being with someone who knows this same feeling makes me feel understood in my core. From watching my parents and my relationship experiences, one could think intercultural relationships are challenging, yet I have the feeling that because we are prepared to live the challenges, we put in more effort and care than in same culture relationships, and so some problems might be anticipated. Because in the same culture one expects to have the same norms, yet there can be even more problematic differences than we think. In the end it all comes down to getting to know oneself and COMMUNICATION : every time something is not right, talk about it and find solutions that work for both without expecting the other to change, yet letting each other influence each other. It also takes open mindedness, forgiveness, not taking thins personnaly, and also expressing and cultivating love. I totally agree about the language subtilities that can create miscomprehension, especially if both are not communicating in their mother tongue. Ressources that to me are invaluable are : - both learing non-violent communication - the 4 toltec agreements - the 5 langages of love Love to all, international family. 😊

I am excited watching this. Living here in the Netherlands now from Ghana with my man and our 8 months old daughter. This cultural difference is playing a role in our relationship and our relationshipis pretty young. I am happy to learn from you two. And yes, the verbal diarrhea i dont want to talk about it. Hahaha.... Beautiful couples. Kwame you have a clever wife.

I found you guys via searching “problems with international relationships” because my boyfriend and I (us & uk) are starting yo have our first set of issues and I need help deciding if this is something I want to move forward with.

Osei Kwame, I enjoy your blog. There's however something about yourha

Hey guys! I like your Channel. Thanks for sharing some parts of your personal Life. As you said, very important to be openminded. I’m a Togolese, married to a Quebec / Canadian woman and living in Canada. It is just amazing to see how we are growing as individual person but also as a couple from different culture. Waiting for your next video 😂 I want to hear you about this particular topic: How do you manage the fact that in Africa you have lot of people in your family ( brother, Sister ,Aunt, uncle, cousins, the mum of your uncles, etc…) to help VS family being reduced to mum and dad and brothers only in most of european / culture. Thanks!!!

"Do you wanna get the laundry" sounds like a question more than a request..

Nice Job addressing the question. You guys appear to have great chemistry!!!

My first time listening to u guys. Great topic keep it up.

So true it is good to ask questions

The food part I can relate, in Africa we eat heavy meals, bread is not a meal as it is to Europeans. We don't necessarily eat together, we don't have a set time to eat in Africa. Also no offense but German, Dutch food is a bit bland, African food has lots of variety. In Africa we believe in freshly cooked food and Europeans are more of "ready made" Food can causes lots of conflicts. I'm South African he is German, I can relate to many differences. Planning, planning, planning for Europeans🤪 Africans go with the flow.

your wife is right, perfectionism causes neuroticism, stress and depression

Look at the effect of Ghana on Lleen 😊. Love to see

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You two are so interesting! Your wife is SO cute! Just remember to love each other and always communicate. Don't hurt the other person's feelings!

I was waiting for this since yesterday 🤣🎂🥂

Ooo

you two are beautiful ❤️

Oh, I forgot to mention I'm an obruni, a white guy.

"When I am hungry I can't think 🤔 so I need to plan..." I think "we" are more efficient and think better when we are hungry (I.e you about to close from school, you copy that assignment efficiently or finish that exercise with your last breath so you can go home on time even on your way you can't be dull because you are hungry, your mates will exclaim "you , you are not hungry eeeh") 🤣😂🤣 you put in your best when you are hungry so when you get the food you concentrate and eat that's why we don't talk when eating too

Kwame your wife have Ghanaian assents and little of Ghanaian life in her. I think it's a plus in your marriage

Love you guys 😍😘

this was a bunch fun

Nana me de wa kye p33

i enjoyed the video

very practical

27:25 I like that part very much

Great match

Your thesis is wrong. Essentially it depends on individuals and lifestyle. I have friends who work in corporate banking in Lagos. They don't wake up and lounge waiting for life to take control. They head off to Broad Street (Business district ) by 7 am for work.

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Great content

interracial relationships go be nice oo 😊

im black to you and wife much love we all human beings

Looking at you two make me angry...I'm just being honest

He look like he beata her . She how scared she got when she was laughing and he was asking whats funny

Smdh

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