Often, people fall in love with and date someone who does not speak the same language and is of another culture. In these situations, it is interesting to note the predominant sources of attraction between the two people. Body language most certainly plays a huge role in situations where verbal communication is difficult or non-existent due to language barriers.
It is said that love is a universal language and to some extent, this is very true. You don’t have to speak the same language or be of the same culture to love and date someone. If fact, people are often very attracted to those who are almost their total opposite. There is something very exciting about being with your total opposite in a romantic context. Being attracted to one’s opposite may be rooted in the idea that people often want to be someone different than they are, and so this need is satisfied by being with someone who is your opposite. On the other hand, some people are very happy with who they are and just enjoy being with someone who is different than themselves so that they feel even more complete.
There is something sexy about being with someone of another culture in the sense that your relationship has a very international spirit to it. When you look into the eyes of a person from another country or of another culture or nationality, it is almost like seeing a glimpse of that place so far away. The spirit of another place can be seen in a person’s eyes, if you look deep enough. This is especially true if you cannot verbally communicate due to language barriers.
When people date that are of different cultures, religions, values, languages and traditions, it can be both challenging yet very exciting. If you are in a relationship with someone who speaks another language, the communication between the two of you becomes both creative and innovative. Body language is often critical in these cases where you need to observe each other’s body gestures to communicate back and forth. It is amazing how people can communicate in the absence of verbal communication. Often, actions communicate much more effectively than words.
Another interesting part about dating someone who speaks another language is that you can teach each other how to speak in each other’s language. A romantic relationship of this kind can be transformed into an opportunity to learn a new language from the one you love. Language difference should not be viewed as a barrier but rather a challenge meant to be enjoyed! Body language can say more than enough, especially with regard to romance. Dating is meant to be fun, so if your date does not speak your language, perhaps you need to focus on other passionate ways to communicate!