{"id":3310,"date":"2025-06-23T16:29:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T16:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happycouples.at\/?p=3310"},"modified":"2026-09-26T23:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T23:37:54","slug":"vacation-between-two-worlds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happycouples.at\/en\/beitrag\/vacation-between-two-worlds\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation Between Two Worlds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1A5755&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/happycouples.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-Linie-4.svg&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1926px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;70px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;46px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||5vw|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5vw||5vw|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5vw||5vw|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_breadcrumbs items_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; separator_bottom=&#8221;12px&#8221; current_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; items_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; home_icon_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; separators_text_color=&#8221;#F0ECEC&#8221; separators_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; current_text_color=&#8221;#F0ECEC&#8221; current_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin-bottom: 20px !important;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_breadcrumbs][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Beitragstitel (H1) &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F0ECEC&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#F0ECEC&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;32px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><b>Holidays between two worlds \u2013 <\/b><br \/>\n<b>How travelling to your partner&#8217;s home country can strengthen your relationship<\/b><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F0ECEC&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#F0ECEC&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;line-height: 1.6em !important;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>Holiday time is a special time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Especially when you&#8217;ve been looking forward to it all year, it&#8217;s only natural to think about it a lot \u2013 especially when your holiday together takes you to your partner&#8217;s home country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you&#8217;ll get to know his or her roots for the first time. Or maybe you&#8217;ve been there before, know what to expect, and want to take precautions this time around to prevent any potential conflicts from escalating. You want this holiday to be good for you, to strengthen your relationship and allow you to relax together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because one thing is clear: <\/span><b>a holiday in your partner&#8217;s home country is often more intense than a normal couple&#8217;s holiday.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You are particularly close \u2013 but without your familiar surroundings. Insecurities can quickly arise: Will I be accepted? How do I address what bothers me? Will my needs be heard? Perhaps you are worried about whether you will fit in \u2013 or feel left out by family expectations. Relaxation may also be in short supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And yet you know that it is important for your partner. You want to support them \u2013 and it is natural for you to share this part of their life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/happycouples.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Schmetterling.svg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Holidays between two worlds&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Schmetterling&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Inhalt&#8221; module_class=&#8221;contentbereich&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1926px&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-self: center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|5vw||5vw|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5vw||5vw|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5vw||5vw|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-self: center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Inhaltsverzeichnis&#8221; module_id=&#8221;#teil-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<h2><b>Table of contents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#teil-1\">Clarify expectations: start with yourself<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#teil-2\">Open and honest conversation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#teil-3\">Family, friends, expectations: what can you expect?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#teil-4\">Perfection? No, thank you.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#teil-5\">Specific tips to enrich your holiday<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#teil-6\">How this holiday will strengthen your relationship<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#teil-7\">Conclusion: Between retreat and curiosity: how to strike a balance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -11px; top: 11.0781px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;I will show you how your holiday together can be a truly enriching experience rather than a test of endurance \u2013 for you, your partner and your relationship.&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe007;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;190%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; icon_placement_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; icon_placement_phone=&#8221;top&#8221; icon_placement_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;gr\u00fcn &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#1A5755&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(58,158,126,0.2)&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|30px|16px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||30px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;20px|30px|16px|30px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; border_width_right_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; border_width_right_phone=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_width_right_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: XXX&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because as challenging as this holiday can be, it also holds enormous potential: you get to experience your partner at their best, in their familiar surroundings, talk to their family, and get to know their native language and culture better. This creates closeness and promotes personal and relationship growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But to make sure it&#8217;s a success, it&#8217;s worth thinking about a few important things in advance \u2013 and discussing them openly with your partner. <\/span><b>Find out exactly what these are now.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_id=&#8221;teil-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Clarify expectations: start with yourself<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you talk to your partner, take some time to reflect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does relaxation mean to me personally?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes a successful day on holiday for me?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What often stresses me out on holiday?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>This self-clarification will help you communicate your needs more clearly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , and avoid having to make hints later on, when it may already be too late.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text2&#8243; module_id=&#8221;teil-2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<h2><b>Open and honest conversation<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t wait until you feel overwhelmed on holiday. Talk about your expectations early on:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>\u2018I&#8217;ve noticed that I really need some peace and quiet now and then \u2013 maybe some time just for myself.\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u00a0\u2018What do you need to feel comfortable when we&#8217;re with your family?\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Get support for these conversations if necessary \u2013 they can be crucial in determining how you get through the holiday together.&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe007;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;190%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; icon_placement_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; icon_placement_phone=&#8221;top&#8221; icon_placement_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;gr\u00fcn &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#1A5755&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(58,158,126,0.2)&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|30px|16px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||30px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;20px|30px|16px|30px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; border_width_right_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; border_width_right_phone=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_width_right_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text3&#8243; module_id=&#8221;teil-3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|1px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<h2><b>Family, friends, expectations: what can you expect?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with your partner&#8217;s family can be particularly challenging. Perhaps you are worried about not fitting in, or you don&#8217;t know what is expected of you. Ask yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where would I like support from my partner?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there moments when I consciously need some space?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I do if I feel overwhelmed?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss possible scenarios openly. It&#8217;s not about controlling everything, it&#8217;s about mutual understanding and emotional preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text4&#8243; module_id=&#8221;teil-4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<h2><b>Perfection? No thanks.<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No holiday is perfect. And that&#8217;s not the goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In challenging moments, consciously tell yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>\u2018I am allowed to feel uncomfortable \u2013 and still enjoy the time.\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -39px; top: 221.75px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Write down things you want to address later when you have time \u2013 this helps you stay present in the moment without suppressing issues.&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe007;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;190%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; icon_placement_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; icon_placement_phone=&#8221;top&#8221; icon_placement_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;gr\u00fcn &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#1A5755&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(58,158,126,0.2)&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|30px|16px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||30px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;20px|30px|16px|30px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#3A9E7E&#8221; border_width_right_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; border_width_right_phone=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_width_right_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_id=&#8221;teil-5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<h2><strong>Specific tips to enrich your holiday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Small gesture, big impact: language<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn a few words or phrases in your partner&#8217;s native language:\u00a0 for example a polite greeting. This shows respect and immediately creates a connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your partner to teach you a few phrases: this strengthens your relationship and makes you a team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Meeting the in-laws: curiosity instead of pressure<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t have to do anything \u2018right\u2019, it&#8217;s your interest that counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask open questions about culture, everyday life and traditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring a small gift from your home country:\u00a0 it&#8217;s often better received than you think<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agree on little \u2018rescue signals\u2019 with your partner for when you need a break<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Rediscover your partner: a gift<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your partner will often show you a whole new side of themselves in their home country. They may seem more confident, use different codes or have habits you haven&#8217;t noticed before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask them: <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>\u2018What do you miss about your country? 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How to do that? Make sure to read my Blog article <a href=\"https:\/\/happycouples.at\/en\/beitrag\/go-beyond-small-talk\/\">Go beyond Smalltalk<\/a> for inspiration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And remember: not everything has to be clarified \u2018in the moment\u2019 \u2013 some things can mature and be discussed later in peace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"idTextPanel\" class=\"jqDnR\">\n<p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"589\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice that certain issues keep coming up, whether it&#8217;s insecurity, a lack of words or cultural differences\u00a0 please don&#8217;t wait until it gets better &#8220;by itself&#8221;. 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