Intercultural Relationships: Typical Relationship Conflicts Plus A Whole Lot More! Author: Debbie Allen While all relationships can sometimes be difficult to develop and maintain, perhaps it is relationships that begin with a pairing of two different cultures that require the most attention care – especially in the beginning. This is necessary to start things out right and keep them running smoothly. Have you ever thought about how many differences there are between people where you live and people (possibly even your ideal partner) that live in other parts of the world? In some cases the diversity may be minimal, but in other cases the disparities are huge. These differences, not surprisingly, can result in extreme clashes within the couple. Some of the major complications often relate to such topics as ideas about women and their role in society. This is an issue that may be somewhat unimportant in the beginning, as long as the female is treated respectfully, and in the beginning ...