Last week, our little chika-chika was all about compatibility and marriage - that is, how two people with different personalities find a middle ground in the name of love.

Its a given that we and our husbands are two totally different people. But, how did we get to be this way? The answer: it’s because of our background - our culture. By culture, we don’t necessarily mean a difference in ethnicity per se, rather it can encompass a lot of things too including upbringing, social status, personal traditions and customs, religion, education, etc. The best way to know and accept our spouse’s individuality is to understand “where he’s coming from”, when tackling various issues. Or ika nga in local parlance, “may pinangagalingan”.

This week, we’re going to discuss how our and our husband’s cultures affects the marriage. Was it a huge issue in your decision to get married? And if it was, how did/do you overcome it?

PS. And if you are indeed married to a person with an ethnicity different from yours, can you share some insights about it, too? Thanks!