Thought I should contribute a bit myself.

Some of you may know...I've been dating an Indian (from India) for about 10 years. Occasionally cultures collide -- my grandparents are not exactly fond of him -- but often it is a wonderful experience.

I've enjoyed learning about his culture -- classical dance, language, cooking, religion -- and I celebrate the differences. My family has not always been so enlightened. One grandmother thinks he's black and won't talk to him...and the other sent me stories about Indian and Middle Eastern men who kidnapped thier families, burnt their wives, etc. until the day she died

The advice I would give? Don't bury the differences...talk about them. Learn from one another, and don't judge. Oh...and give the elder generations time to get used to your relationship.

Still...I always enjoy understanding others' perspectives. Tell me about your experiences ! (hence, the motivation for the thread)

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