Anyone else marry a DH from another country?

[Anonymous]

Arranged marriage. Same ethnic background.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I married a Swede. He has become more American than me. That I find annoying. Other than the normal marital annoyances that have nothing to do with country of origin, yes I am happy.

Swedes are not too different from Americans, just a little more uptight.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:remember that your MIL will probably come for months at a time

So.....?

I love my MILs visits, she is very respectful of boundaries and so helpful with the kids, and the kids adore her. I'd move her in permanently if she was up for it. That said, I get a pass on 90% of DIL expectations bc I'm white. If I were from their country it might be a different story.

This is not a cultural thing, but a distance thing. My mom lives a 28th plan ride away (if she can fly direct) and she stays with us for 6-8 weeks at a time. She in Irish catholic and was born and raised in Boston.