A couple years ago I wrote this article about my bad temper in China. After posting, I was surprised to
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Cognitive Dissonance and My Temper in China
It’s no secret that living abroad changes you. While those changes are usually positive — becoming more accepting of others,
Continue readingHaving a Miscarriage in China
We started thinking about having kids in the summer of 2014. At this point, my husband and I had been
Continue readingHow 4 Western Women Experience Birth with their Chinese Husbands
Pregnancy, childbirth and recovery is no easy feat, but WWAM couples must factor in cultural differences and attitudes toward pregnancy,
Continue readingDoes This Wedding Make Me Look Fat?
Back when I was in the market to buy a wedding dress in Hong Kong and China, I had the
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Today is Valentine’s Day! Although Valentine’s Day is not originally a Chinese celebration (China has her own version of Valentine’s
Continue readingHow 6 Western Women Celebrate Spring Festival with Their Chinese Husbands
The Legend Behind Spring Festival Once every year, a hungry monster called Nian (年) would make its way from the
Continue readingCelebrating Chinese New Year in the U.S. with your Chinese husband
While 4 percent of the Earth’s population flocks to the countryside to celebrate Spring Festival (Chunjie, 春节), some cities in
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