{"id":2962,"date":"2025-06-19T11:14:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/?p=2962"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:12:49","slug":"cross-cultural-dating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/cross-cultural-dating\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips For Cross-Cultural Dating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog post is full of advice for Christians in or considering a cross-cultural or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.be-salt.com\/interracial-christian-dating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inter-racial dating<\/a> relationship to help you have a thriving future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tl-dr-the-summary\">TL;DR: The Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you open to <a href=\"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/interracial-christian-dating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">someone from a different culture<\/a>? <em>Notice I said culture\u2014not a different faith.<\/em> You can marry someone from a different background who loves Jesus just as much as you do, if not more. Let\u2019s dive into five tips for building a strong and thriving cross-cultural relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-embrace-curiosity-not-assumptions\">Embrace Curiosity, Not Assumptions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-communicate-openly-and-often\">Communicate Openly, and Often<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-respect-don-t-just-tolerate\">Respect, Don\u2019t Just Tolerate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-learn-key-cultural-do-s-and-don-ts\">Learn Key Cultural Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-blend-don-t-erase\">Blend, Don\u2019t Erase<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I pray that, moving forward, you can confidently navigate Christian dating outside of your culture. Believe it or not, your differences can make you stronger. Being with someone from a different background can introduce you to a world you may have never considered. For example, my husband has lived in different parts of the world, including India and Switzerland, which gives him a well-rounded perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, I have only ever lived in the USA. While I was raised to be compassionate toward those who are different, I don\u2019t have the same firsthand experiences. My husband helps me grow in this area, and in turn, I\u2019ve introduced him to aspects of my upbringing\u2014whether through family traditions or even certain foods. He appreciates and welcomes this exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is Cross-Cultural Dating Worth It? Pros &amp; Cons You Need to Know!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rp9QItN0CfY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intro\">Intro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is it time to expand your dating pool? Many Christian singles say, <em>\u201cThere are no singles in my area.\u201d<\/em> But when you suggest broadening their search, some hesitate, believing their future spouse must be from their city or hometown. Others dismiss the idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/can-long-distance-relationships-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long-distance relationships<\/a> altogether, preferring someone close by. I understand their concerns\u2014after all, we live in a world where scams are common. You connect with someone emotionally, only to end up disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, not every experience will end in heartbreak, and we can\u2019t let past disappointments dictate our future. If we do, we risk limiting God and what He can do in our dating lives. Without realizing it, we may put Him in a box. I know I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-story\">My story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I grew up in Texas and assumed my future husband would be from my city or at least my state. But what did God have in store for me? A man who wasn\u2019t even born in the United States. My husband was born in Portugal to Nigerian parents and later moved to New York with his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I never imagined marrying someone from a different state, let alone a different cultural background. But can a cross-cultural relationship work? Absolutely. It does for my husband and me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-you-open\">Are you open?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What about you? If I told you your future spouse would come from a different culture and background, would you be open to it? Would you be willing to embrace their differences, recognizing that they carry God\u2019s blessings for you? Everything I prayed for\u2014and more\u2014I found in my husband. He encourages me, supports me, prays for me, and has held me through tears while making me laugh on my toughest days. Could God have blessed me with someone else? Of course. There are many amazing Christian men out there. But in this season of my life, my husband is exactly what I need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-embrace-curiosity-not-assumptions-nbsp\">Embrace curiosity, not assumptions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, we live in a world where assumptions are made constantly. We form opinions based on a one-minute social media reel without any context. I remember when people were talking about the weight loss of a particular actor. No one knew he was battling cancer\u2014he had chosen to keep it private, sharing only with his close friends and loved ones. When he passed away, the world finally found out. Many people were remorseful for the cruel things they had said about him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assumptions are rarely beneficial, and they can cause serious harm when we judge others without knowing the full story. For example, I grew up in the southern United States, where certain foods are more common than others. My husband, however, was raised with a different cuisine. During one holiday celebration with his family, I was surprised to see that goat was on the menu. At first, I couldn\u2019t believe it, but for them, it was perfectly normal. Some might ask, <em>Who eats goat?<\/em> But instead of making a big deal about it, I simply chose not to eat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another example is how my husband\u2019s family doesn\u2019t eat macaroni and cheese often. This was foreign to me because, in the South, mac and cheese is a staple\u2014especially with Sunday meals after church. But there\u2019s no reason for me to judge my husband for having different food preferences. If anything, it just means more mac and cheese for me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celebrate-differences\">Celebrate differences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God made us all unique, and those differences should be celebrated. What makes me better than my husband, or him better than me? Nothing. We all have the right to our own preferences. There\u2019s no need to mock or judge others just because something is unfamiliar to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When my husband and I were dating, I found myself asking a lot of questions. I was fascinated by his upbringing, and he found my childhood interesting too. Even though we both grew up in the U.S., there are noticeable cultural differences between New York and Texas. In the South, there\u2019s a strong emphasis on pleasantries. If you make eye contact with someone, it\u2019s customary to say, <em>Hello<\/em> or <em>How are you?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I quickly learned that this isn\u2019t the case in the North. It doesn\u2019t mean people are rude; life just moves at a faster pace, and people don\u2019t always have time for small talk. In fact, some might take offense if you look at them for too long. Your best bet is to mind your business\u2014people have things to do! It\u2019s been an interesting adjustment, but by staying curious, my husband has broadened my horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-communicate-openly-and-often\">Communicate Openly, and Often<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One major difference I noticed between my husband\u2019s family and my own is their directness. Where I grew up, conversations were more laid-back and diplomatic. It\u2019s not that we avoided the truth, but we tended to be more tactful in how we expressed it. In contrast, my husband\u2019s family is much more straightforward. They also speak with a level of projection that, to an outsider, might sound like yelling\u2014but it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve observed this dynamic firsthand, especially during family gatherings. Watching my husband and his siblings talk, you might think you were witnessing an argument. But that\u2019s not the case\u2014it\u2019s simply how they communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-the-dynamic\">Understanding the dynamic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a scene in season two of <em>The Chosen<\/em> between Jesus and His cousin, John the Baptist, that reminds me of this. Some viewers felt John was attacking Jesus and believed he should have shown more reverence since Jesus is the Messiah. However, after studying Jewish culture, the show\u2019s director explained that this style of communication is common. Many Jewish people speak with passion and intensity\u2014it\u2019s not rudeness or hostility; it\u2019s simply their way of engaging. Given that John and Jesus were cousins, their conversation likely had a familiarity that wouldn&#8217;t have existed with a stranger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-are-they\">Who are they?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When dating, it\u2019s crucial to understand how the other person communicates. I can be loud when I want to, but it\u2019s not my natural way of speaking. My husband, on the other hand, projects his voice when he\u2019s passionate about something. Sometimes, I tease him and say, \u201cI\u2019m right here,\u201d but I know he\u2019s not yelling or being disrespectful\u2014it\u2019s just how he expresses himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My husband is also a jokester, especially with his siblings. They love to poke fun at each other, but it\u2019s always in good spirits. While I enjoy humor and playful banter, I sometimes have to \u201ctap out.\u201d In my family, jokes occasionally crossed the line and caused more harm than good. Early in our relationship, I didn\u2019t know how to communicate this to him. But when he noticed I would go quiet after too many jokes, he would ask, \u201cDid I say something wrong?\u201d That gave me the opportunity to be honest. Now, we use code words to signal when one of us has had enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A2-1-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"couple\" class=\"wp-image-2731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A2-1-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A2-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A2-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A2-1-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A2-1-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A2-1-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-respect-don-t-just-tolerate-nbsp\">Respect, Don\u2019t Just Tolerate&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t the same as embracing someone from a different faith. As Christians, we know that the Bible doesn&#8217;t approve of being &#8220;unequally yoked&#8221; with someone who doesn&#8217;t share our faith. 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, \u201cDo not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is clear, as we know that if someone doesn\u2019t have a heart for Jesus, they may lead us away from Him, too. We see this in the life of King Solomon. He began by loving God and building His temple, but as he grew older and married many wives, his heart strayed. 1 Kings 11:4 says, \u201cFor it was so, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the Lord his God, as was the heart of his father David.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-whole-life-jesus-culture\">Whole life Jesus culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would take it even further and say that just because someone claims to be a Christian, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean they&#8217;re living a Christlike life every day. They may attend Bible study but still go out drinking on Friday night. They may volunteer to give gifts to the less fortunate at Christmas, yet turn around and engage in sexual activity outside of marriage, justifying it with phrases like, &#8220;God understands; we&#8217;re under grace now.&#8221; I&#8217;ve heard this excuse too many times from both men and women who say they love God, but when faced with sexual urges, they convince themselves that slipping up is okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, someone can deeply love Jesus and come from a different country. They may have different family traditions, but their heart is focused on honoring the Lord. Can you respect that, even though it may look different from what you&#8217;re used to? Tolerating someone means you merely endure their differences, but deep down, you may have a problem with who they are. This shouldn&#8217;t be the case. You&#8217;ll never meet someone who checks all the boxes on <a href=\"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/should-i-write-a-spouse-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your spouse list<\/a>. Yet, God knows exactly what you need, and it may come in a different cultural package than you expected. Will you accept the gift He\u2019s offering you in this person? It won\u2019t always be easy, but there\u2019s so much to gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-key-cultural-do-s-and-don-ts\">Learn Key Cultural Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While my husband wasn\u2019t born in the U.S., he and his family have lived here for the past twenty years. They haven\u2019t forgotten their roots, but they have adopted many American customs. However, since marrying into the family, I\u2019ve learned a few important cultural traditions. One of the most significant involves greeting elders. Each time you greet an elder, there is a specific salutation and response you are expected to give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I learned this when my husband and I were engaged, and he taught me the correct pronunciation. Let\u2019s just say my future mother-in-law beamed when I used the formal Nigerian greeting with her. My father-in-law has since taught me a few more, which I\u2019m still practicing. While my husband\u2019s siblings are older than me, they prefer that I don\u2019t use the formal greeting with them because they don\u2019t want to feel old. Plus, like my husband, they have adopted many American customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridging-the-gap\">Bridging the gap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I never had an issue using these formal greetings. I know I\u2019m not Nigerian, and my husband made it clear that he didn\u2019t expect me to be. However, to show honor and respect to his parents, I chose to learn the traditional greetings. Even during our wedding, I agreed to wear Nigerian attire for the reception. In the culture, when a daughter gets married, there are two ceremonies, whereas if a Nigerian man marries, there is only one. I never felt pressured to do this\u2014I saw it as a way to honor the family I was becoming a part of. In fact, I found it fun and thought, <em>Where else am I going to have the chance to wear something like this?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were even given money, or &#8220;sprayed,&#8221; as is customary in my husband\u2019s culture. If you\u2019re open to learning, you may be surprised at how enriching the experience can be. No, you\u2019re not transforming into someone else\u2014you\u2019re simply being receptive to a different way of life. While I may not have as many cultural traditions as my husband, he honors my family in his own way too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blend-don-t-erase\">Blend, Don\u2019t Erase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can honor both cultures without one dominating the other. Who I am is just as important as who my husband is. Both my husband and I bring a unique essence to our relationship, and I wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. It\u2019s not a Nigerian house or an American one\u2014it\u2019s our home, and we choose to uphold the values that matter most to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jesus-first\">Jesus first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our main goal is to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.be-salt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">biblical marriage<\/a>. More than anything, we want our bond to reflect Jesus, and that\u2019s the beauty of marriage. You\u2019re not abandoning your family; you\u2019re joining together to create a new family unit. My husband and I can establish our own traditions if we choose. We don\u2019t have to live up to the expectations of others or conform to what they think we should do. As long as our marriage honors the Lord, that\u2019s all that matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it like mixing different colors of paint. Each color is distinct and beautiful on its own, but when blended, they create something entirely new. Sometimes, the result is a breathtaking shade you never would have imagined. Let God blend you and this person if it is His will. You never know what the two of you can create together. Despite cultural differences, with God\u2019s hand upon you both, your relationship\u2014and eventually, your marriage\u2014can shine as a light to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to step out and meet some <a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/websiteurl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">incredible Christian singles<\/a>? Download the SALT app today!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This blog post is full of advice for Christians in or considering a cross-cultural or inter-racial dating relationship to help you have a thriving future. TL;DR: The Summary Are you open to someone from a different culture? Notice I said culture\u2014not a different faith. 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