My partner and I come from different cultural backgrounds and we're planning our wedding, but every decision becomes a minefield where honoring my family means potentially shaming theirs and vice versa. We love each other but we're starting to feel like we're failing everyone including ourselves.
More people experience this than they realize.
Love requires negotiating between cultural systems that define worth and belonging in fundamentally different ways.
“Where Are You with Love in Honor and Shame Cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.