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Am I supposed to be a "Mexican" wife?

So I'm Mexican American. My dad was born and raised in Mexico and made his way over to the U.S. as a young adult. My mom was born and raised in Southern California and both her parents were born and raised in Mexico. I am quite Mexican.


And how does being Mexican play a part of me being a wife? My hubbie is Mexican American just like me. His family ties to Mexico almost mirror mine. How does being Mexican play a part in his hubbie duties? 


In Married At First Sight, there are couples who have different religious beliefs and cultures. They were open minded and did not feel like having the same family background was essential. 

This is such a beautiful thing!


To begin a relationship there are many contributing factors to who your ideal type is. Race and culture sometimes play part in this. And then you add in your family's wishes on who they want this person to be and what family background they want them to have and you get a whole lot more to deal with than you ever anticipated.

I don't think my culture and race has played too much of a part in the "type of wife" I am. Other than my preference in what we should eat for dinner of course. 



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