Originally posted by Glen999:
the root cause is that two different cultures clashing.... and you are in the middle of it.
Talk is useless. Even this is solved, the next one will pop up anymore because fundamentally, it's differnt culture.
e.g. gf is talkative, and family is quiet type. then sure quarrell... or not happy with each other.
If you are talking about upbringing here, there are definately conflicts.
Let your gf know that she can 'complain' to you about her unhappiness first rather than saying it directly to any of your family members. It's up to you how you want to phrase this conversation to your family members later.
Also, let your gf know that she may be putting you in a difficult position if there are quarrel. Put that word nicely to her and she will make extra effort and be more sensitive when she talk to your family members.
Trust me, I am married and currently staying with my parent-in-laws and sister-in-laws for 4 years. I have experienced this many times. I used to do that to my bf's family member and now I am married to him, I have learnt to be more tolerant.
