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Scenario

When couples clash over punctuality expectations in Asian family contexts

My partner and I moved back to be closer to his family and we're constantly late to everything because he insists on following 'Asian time' while I'm stressed about being disrespectful, but when I bring it up he says I'm being too Western and don't understand that showing up exactly on time can actually be rude.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two different relationships to time are creating a wedge between partners who need to find their own rhythm within cultural expectations.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with East Asian time and face-saving?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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