This example says everything about their relationship before
I agree that being thoughtful to your loved one is an important part of a relationship, but in reality it's really REALLY difficult to think/know about all the possible little, medium, and big things that may be different in another country and explaining them to your spouse (esp. when you have to juggle many things on top of this: work etc.).
Unless your spouse has lived in your home country and realized what some of the differences may be, I find it too demanding to ask your spouse to fill in all the blanks. That's why I believe in finding/searching for your own support systems (in plural) esp. when you move to a foreign country.
I love this drama, too. Loving the cinematography. That scene when she ran past him and the slow-mo of the falling snow...GORGEOUS! Took my breath away as I was wondering what she was going to do. And that look on his face? OMG! My heart! And yeah, she's definitely changed a lot compared to her younger, bubbly self. I'm a bit sad that there are only 2 ep left, but as long as they do it right, I'll still enjoy the drama he he he...
This example says everything about their relationship before
Yeah, the person living in their home country (my spouse or Jungo in this drama) may not even think that there would be such big differences for certain things (like the wedding invitation or graduation party invitation), because they wouldn't know what the other person's full cultural spectrum would be like. And I also didn't even think there would be big differences in such a setting (therefore I didn't even ask about what it would be like). I just assumed it was similar to my home country's setting and my husband probably assumed the same thing.
One thing I realized after having lived in this foreign country (that I now consider my home) for over 17+ years is that not many people are equipped with such a foresight of preparing the newcomer about many things that may be different from their home countries. In that aspect, having a support system like other expats may be helpful (like talking to Ji Hui in this drama).
As a woman who married someone from a different culture, I could relate to some of the issues in this drama. The timing of the relationship between the two (on top of other things) also made it difficult for them to carry on the relationship.
Before I moved halfway across the world to be with my husband, I told him that he should be ready to guide me like a little child because I'd be in a completely new country, new language, new culture, new everything. That said, it would also be too hard on him if I relied on him in every aspect of my life, so I had to find my own support systems as well (as much and as quickly as I could), because no one person can be everything no matter how much they love you.
The wedding party invitation in ep. 4 reminds me of the first time I was invited by my husband's distant relative to her son's graduation party (from HS). In my own country it's just a simple ceremony of eating and wearing casual clothes, so I had NO idea that in my husband's country, it's more of a semi-formal event (they'd take photos with each couples/guests that came by). I felt underdressed and unprepared for the graduation party. Good thing my mom-in-law had prepared money and envelope and written our names on the card, too LOL!!!!!!
Noted. I'm not a Shawol but the song hit me hard. As a Shawol, understandably the song will hit you harder. ❤️❤️❤️ Such a talented soul leaving so early...
WKWKWKWKWKWKWKW...I love the drama 'coz of the unexpected bits and pieces. I did NOT think ML was the one doing all those things so that he could make up with FL. Also the letter of promise he wrote FL about never kissing her ever again was unexpected, too WAKAKAKAKAKAKAKKK...
This dramaaaaa...one moment it made me laugh or chuckle or giggle, another unexpected moment it touched me deeply or hit me hard with some kind of realization or made me reminisce a beautiful memory. I'm glad I decided to start watching it!
I love the little details that made me laugh. Bok Gyu = Fork You (like f*ck you). Also the scammer's nickname when sending a message to FL was "Neverstop", but then he stopped sending the reply, so FL muttered to herself, "You're called Neverstop, but then you stop sending me messages." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Also, CEO and his male secretary are a hoot! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Unless your spouse has lived in your home country and realized what some of the differences may be, I find it too demanding to ask your spouse to fill in all the blanks. That's why I believe in finding/searching for your own support systems (in plural) esp. when you move to a foreign country.
I love this drama, too. Loving the cinematography. That scene when she ran past him and the slow-mo of the falling snow...GORGEOUS! Took my breath away as I was wondering what she was going to do. And that look on his face? OMG! My heart! And yeah, she's definitely changed a lot compared to her younger, bubbly self. I'm a bit sad that there are only 2 ep left, but as long as they do it right, I'll still enjoy the drama he he he...
One thing I realized after having lived in this foreign country (that I now consider my home) for over 17+ years is that not many people are equipped with such a foresight of preparing the newcomer about many things that may be different from their home countries. In that aspect, having a support system like other expats may be helpful (like talking to Ji Hui in this drama).
Before I moved halfway across the world to be with my husband, I told him that he should be ready to guide me like a little child because I'd be in a completely new country, new language, new culture, new everything. That said, it would also be too hard on him if I relied on him in every aspect of my life, so I had to find my own support systems as well (as much and as quickly as I could), because no one person can be everything no matter how much they love you.
The wedding party invitation in ep. 4 reminds me of the first time I was invited by my husband's distant relative to her son's graduation party (from HS). In my own country it's just a simple ceremony of eating and wearing casual clothes, so I had NO idea that in my husband's country, it's more of a semi-formal event (they'd take photos with each couples/guests that came by). I felt underdressed and unprepared for the graduation party. Good thing my mom-in-law had prepared money and envelope and written our names on the card, too LOL!!!!!!
Also, CEO and his male secretary are a hoot! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣