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Scenario

When Someone Learning Your Language Creates Unexpected Distance

My partner learned my language to connect with me but hearing my mother tongue in their accent makes me feel more distant.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-intentioned linguistic bridge-building can sometimes highlight rather than dissolve cultural differences.

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

“Where Are You with Multilingualism and its gifts?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.