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Interracial Marriages

Interracial Couple Interracial marriages are a growing matter in our society. Over the past century the number of interracial marriages has increased significantly. This is an interesting fact considering that not too long ago many states in the United States had laws that banned and punished any type of relationship between people of different races.

Every marriage requires commitment, dedication and work and an international/intercultural marriage requires even more attention because of the many obstacles that the couple faces.

The obstacles come from family, friends, personal values and morals, expectations, and bureaucratic procedures. Some of the problems these relationships face include:

Language Barrier
Differences in Values
Religious Conflicts
Sex Role Expectations
Economic Adjustments
Fear of Abandonment by Family, Friends, Spouse
Political Issues
Legal Complications

To overcome these barriers, intercultural couples need to:

Understand each other’s culture
Communicate well in at least one language
Be truthful and open with their relatives
Accept that cultural roots go deep and that people don't change easily or quickly
Focus on the positives and not the negative side to the situation
Focus on their common interests together
Talk with one another about which traditions they want to carry on as a couple and with their children
Discuss their expectations in the areas of mealtimes, holidays, finances, sex, chores and roles
Look at why it is difficult to let go of a tradition or expectation
It isn't easy to deal with the legacy that we've all grown up with in our ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Couples have said that the first five years of this type of marriage are the hardest

The key to successful interracial marriages is to develop understanding and patience and to have good communication skills.

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