Your Intercultural Marriage: A Guide to a Healthy, Happy Relationship

by Marla Alupoaicei

Publisher:

Moody Publishers

, 2009

Overview

In an increasingly global and connected world, marriages between spouses of different countries and cultures are on the rise. Marla Alupoaicei, herself wed to a Romanian, helps couples sort through such issues as food, finances, family, and such “hidden” problems as different understandings of what it means to be “on time.” Marla combines real-life stories with expert perspectives and biblical insight for a helpful guide both for those just starting out on the intercultural adventure – and those in the midst of it.

You’ll get practical and biblical advice for handling the most common intercultural conflicts, including:

• Planning your wedding
• Communication
• Understanding each other’s values
• Different views of time
• Agreeing on food
• Managing finances
• Intimacy
• Raising children
• Handling illness and grief

Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction: Taking the Leap

1. Discovering the Joys and Benefits of Intercultural Marriage

2. Understanding Intercultural Marriage Models and Stages

3. Surviving (and Enjoying) Your Engagement, Wedding and Honeymoon

4. Building Strong Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Skills

5. Coming to Terms with Faith and Values

6. A Biblical Look at Intercultural Marriage

7. Getting a Grip on Time

8. Avoiding Food Fights: Coming to Terms with Food and Mealtime Issues

9. Managing Your Finances

10. Rearing Your Children

11. Dealing with Illness and Grief

12. Preparing for a Lifetime of Success

Product Details

• Title : Your Intercultural Marriage: A Guide to a Healthy, Happy Relationship
• Author: Alupoaicei, Marla
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Publication Date: 2009
• ISBN: 9781575673547

About Marla Alupoaicei

Marla Alupoaicei (born 1974) is an American Christian author and speaker. She and her husband, Catalin, have partnered with several ministries, including Buckner Orphan Care International, to support social justice and particularly ministry to orphans in Romania, Mexico and other nations. Alupoaicei received a B.A. in English and Communications from Purdue University and a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary.