Do You Mind Being In A Relationship With Someone Who Doesn't Speak The Same Language As You?

[Nameless14]

In other words, either you have to learn your partner's language or vice versa?

[New Judge]

"Do You Mind Being In A Relationship With Someone Who Doesn't Speak The Same Language As You?"

I could think of nothing worse.

[Cloverjo]

Similar to roopower's friend, my mum's English friend married a French man. They had a child who spoke to each parent in their own language and translated between them. I don't know how the two managed before the child came along and was old enough to speak.

I think it's a great opportunity for a child to be effortlessly bilingual.

[New Judge]

"I think it's a great opportunity for a child to be effortlessly bilingual."

Indeed. But not much fun for the two parents who cannot properly communicate without an intermediary.

[EDDIE51]

If you really don't speak any of the other person's language at all I don't see how a 'relationship' could develop. A relationship needs time commitment and most of all communication. Not easy without a common language. A 'one night stand' possibly but not a real relationship.

[dannyk13]

NJ
//Indeed. But not much fun for the two parents who cannot properly communicate without an intermediary//
Not true, I managed very well without an intermediary and I know of others who also managed on their own.

[Canary42]

I should be so lucky !

[EDDIE51]

Baldric . You have dated an Essex girl?
Then you know what they use for protection during sex?
Bus shelters .

[Cloverjo]

My son's wife is Russian, and speaks perfect English. I'm hoping that if they have children his wife speaks to them in Russian so they grow up bilingual.

[NoMercy]

I married a man from the Black Country. His language is interesting and varied at times...