One of the exciting things a couple shares in a relationship are their similarities. Another exciting thing they share together are their differences. Initially, the differences are exciting because it is a growing and learning experience between the two. Sometimes, as time passes, those differences may no longer be exciting but a challenge. One of the things we have chosen to do is being intentional with our relationship and not only embracing our differences but ensuring both of us honor each others differences, our individuality, and our cultures.
One thing I have already learned about her is her dedication to family and our future together. I am so thankful that we share a common faith and that we are both able to speak English. She is trying to teach me Tagalog (which her patience is amazing) and although it is a slow process for me I look forward to having a great conversation with her (and her mom) in her native language. A great thing about any and all relationships is the opportunity to share "First's" together. Our first "First's" we shared were going on a desert safari (for me) together and snow skiing (for her) at the Mall of Emirates. Other firsts' for me was swimming in the Persian Gulf, trying Filipino food (Pancit) at one of her favorite restaurants, Chow King. We have many "firsts" to come and I (we) look forward to every single one. Some that we have talked about include: 1. Sharing a white Christmas - would be a first for us both, and her to see real snow for the first time ever. 2. Hiking to the summit of a mountain together 3. Making a music video together - us singing or lip syncing 4. Riding a Ferris Wheel together 5. Going to each others home country. Her to the U.S., and me to the Philippines.
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Author(s):Kevin and Mabel are a Ameri-Pino couple. He is American and she is Filipino. These are our thoughts and reflections about our lives and relationship together. Archives
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