![]() I'm not sure we'd move there permanently, but if we need to be there for extended visits, so be it. But life tends to throw you curveballs and I'm the type of gal that rolls with the punches. We hope to buy a house and set up our home here shortly. It's not in our immediate plans for the future. ![]() Second, I can honestly say I don't know the answer. I'm always asked if we'll move to Turkey. First, it's an annoying question. Fortunately, both Turkey and California are beautiful places to visit with many wonderful destinations worth checking out.ĩ. Some of our vacations will be dedicated to visiting family. When you're dedicated and motivated, you can do anything.Ĩ. I think I learned more in those eight weeks than I did with four years of Spanish. And here I am having just completed my first 8-week session of Turkish lessons. Never in my life did I ever think I would fluently speak any language other than English. Since I'd like our future kids to speak both languages and I'd like to communicate confidently while visiting Turkey, I need to learn his language. Most of the communication I've had with my future mother-in-law has been through translators - apps or people. While it makes me feel weird to ask someone to take off their shoes, I still do it because I respect what's important to him.ħ. I'm not opposed to people leaving their shoes on when they come into our home, but it is something he'd prefer. Its not a fast process, and the outcome isnt guaranteed, and there are lots of requirements to fulfill along the way. However, its not as easy as filling out a couple of forms. One way to get citizenship in the United States is to marry a U.S. And with that, there are also cultural misunderstandings. Naturalization is the process by which a non-citizen becomes the citizen of a country. In Turkish culture, New Year's is a big celebration that also includes gifts. My fiancé has only experienced two Christmases with my family, but it's certainly one of his favorite holidays now. We also get to experience and share each other's cultures. In a weird way, it's just the pause we need to communicate better.ĥ. Sometimes we have to pause because he doesn't know the word he wants to say or he doesn't understand something I've said. It's even harder with a language barrier. ![]() Sure, it can be a challenge for most couples to communication honestly and openly. Beyond that, the biggest hurdle is communication. We need to have supporting evidence - photos, emails, texts, flight itineraries from visiting each other, communications with each other's families, wedding plans/photographs, taxes, joint bank accounts, bills and contracts, etc. In fact, too much over-stating of our love might look suspicious. For normal couples, you say you love someone and everyone believes and congratulates you. We texted each other four days after we first met. Sample questions: About what did you last fight? Who cooks and cleans? Who sleeps on what side of the bed? After the first time you met, when did you speak to each other again? What are the colors of your toothbrushes? Answers: Ordering pizza for delivery and which coupon to use. Every aspect of our relationship will be analyzed during the immigration interview.
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