The reality of marrying a Japanese girl (as a western man): Part 1 - Communication
A Japanese wife; the dream of so many weeaboos, japan-o-philes, and anime fanboys. But is it all it's cracked up to be? Let's find out. As attractive and exciting as the prospect of having a Japanese wife may be, the true reality of joining your life with a girl from a completely different culture, language, society, is more complex and difficult than it might seem at first glance. One of the most important aspects of a successful marriage (or any relationship, for that matter) is communication. It is also one of the most difficult. I would consider it more of an art form than a skill. Speaking is a skill. Communication, on the other than, is more akin to whatever bundle of conscious, subconscious and semi-conscious processes are involved in creating a masterful sculpture, than a single acquirable skill. And whilst communication in all relationships is challenging at the best of times, it is especially challenging when massive, fundamental differences in the environment of our