I’ve discovered that when you write a memoir about your marriage, you open yourself up to a lot of hard
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The Odd ‘Twilight Zone’ of Not Knowing When I’ll Visit the US Again
I have no idea when I’ll return to the US to visit my family. Writing these words out feels strange
Continue readingA Strange New Land: How I Adjusted to Life in China
When I first happened to find myself in China, I was completely unprepared for the huge gap between mine and
Continue readingWhy It’s Hard to Leave China to Visit Family Abroad Amid Pandemic
“When are you coming home?” Recently, my family asked if I might return to the US sometime later this year,
Continue readingWait, Reverse Culture Shock is Real?
I didn’t believe in reverse culture shock until I experienced it for myself. Everyone knows about culture shock — that
Continue reading‘How’s COVID in China?’: Awkward Convos from Different Sides of Pandemic
How’s the COVID situation in China? I hesitated to type a response to my friend back in the US, as
Continue readingWWAM Love 2.0: Apolo Anton Ohno
Being the first posting of WWAM Love 2.0, we are honoured to introduce the decision behind this column. As WWs
Continue readingPutting Heartbreak Behind Me in Moving to China
Years ago, when I made the serendipitous – and seemingly accidental – decision to come to China, I actually had
Continue readingWWAM of the Month: Jess Meider
Several years ago, when I was invited to be a guest on the cross-cultural talk show “Crossover” on China Central
Continue reading25 More Stunning Photos of Western Women & Asian Men Who Got Married or Engaged (The January 2018 Edition)
It’s January 2018, the start of a new year — and a new round of stunning photos of Asian male/Western
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