Word Count: 100; Genre: Realism
The Only Way
“You’re in my world now. What do you think of it?”
“Like a fish out of water. Like I stand out in an unpleasant way, like I don’t belong.”
“Does that offend you? Want out?”
“Not really. I mean, it’s not your world I want. It’s you.”
“To know me is to know the world I came from. You understand?”
“I do. But you’re still missing the point. It’s you that makes my idiotic world and yours worth knowing. I couldn’t care less otherwise.”
“So our ‘love covers a multitude of sins’, in both our worlds?”
“It’s the only way.”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields very kindly invites us to join the Friday Fictioneers in their weekly creative quests of a hundred words or less prompted by a photo.
This Jolly Beggar 
The stranger really isn’t getting it, is he or she? I’d guess this relationship isn’t going to last. A thought=provoking portrait
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think they get it at the end, but sometimes it takes a while.
LikeLike
It’s a bit sad that he isn’t interested in the cultures for the cultures’ sakes, but at least he makes an effort for her.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think he’s going to discover that there is only one culture that matters and that’s them.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is so true: “To know me is to know the world I came from.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
We do carry our world(view) with us, which is why it’s so important to perceive it accurately, the good, the bad, the ugly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s sad, I’ve seen these sort couples. For a happy relationship, both parties need to embrace each other’s culture. Thought provoking story D!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sometimes cultural hangups get in the way but true love trumps them all. Thanks Tannille.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I guess you can’t have one without the other, people come with their background and family and culture as part of the package!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Family opposition is the most hurtful. It takes a lot of love to overcome cultural barriers. But love is the key.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sure they will click completely eventually 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love triumphs. Culture is superficial and surmountable. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
A thought provoking piece. Well done
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you kindly Sandra.
LikeLike
A great illustration of what happens in a mixed cultural relationship. For me, they are aware, they’ll work it out. They’ll be fine!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think so too Jenne! Thanks so much for reading.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What an interesting story! Marriage can work across cultures, when both partners are prepared to make the effort, just as your story says.
One of my nephews has married a Korean woman. He learned Korean, persuaded her father that a foreigner could make a suitable husband, and now works there as a teacher. They have two little children and are seemingly very happy.
When I was reading your story it occurred to me that as well as being a love story, it could also be a parable. I’d love to know if that thought was in your mind!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I always enjoy your comments Penny. Thank you. I think the parabolic quality organically evolved from its lighthearted beginning as the dialogue suddenly took a serious turn. I like the happy ending to your nephew’s love story. I imagine his father-in-law took a lot of winning over. It’s sometimes harder for the older generation of extended family but a devoted couple can change hearts and minds with God’s help.
LikeLike
An interesting spin on a romance. Well done.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Mason.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love IS truly blind. That’s all I’m gonna say…
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s all you need to say, with its implied caveat to “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life” as the proverbs say.
LikeLiked by 1 person
the only think it would work is to hear what a wise man said, “if it’s not to your liking, change your liking.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
👍I can go for that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
learning to love each other from different worlds, is like learning to swim in the sea.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Quite a challenge. Thanks for reading James.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A thought-provoking piece. I hope it works for them, but there are definitely hurdles in the offing.
LikeLike
It’s challenging to shed the trappings of culture for a greater good, in this case, true love. Thank you for reading.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dear Dora,
A lovely romance made real in the dialogue. I hope they come to a complete understanding.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Rochelle,
That’s the ending I would like too! Thank you for your kind comment.
Aleichem shalom,
Dora
LikeLike
Indeed, it is the only way. Lovely piece, Dora!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So glad you liked it! Thank you Brenda.
LikeLike
Aw, love concurs.
Lovely story
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely. Thank you. 🙂
LikeLike
Thought-provoking. I like it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Linda. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person