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6 Tips for Navigating Intercultural Relationships

By Vianca Masucci — 2015

Although people all around can communicate in the language of love, differences in culture contribute to things getting lost in translation. Unless your life exists on the set of a Disney movie, love and an open mind are not enough to overcome the issues that arise in intercultural relationships. A great deal of political, cultural, and self awareness are needed to sustain fulfilling and mutually-empowering intercultural relationships. Here are some practices that have worked for me.

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Cross-Cultural Dynamics