Raj and Clara, a mix-racial couple in Singapore, found love amidst the city’s diverse tapestry. Their relationship was a beautiful blend of traditions – from celebrating Deepavali and Hari Raya with Raj’s family to experiencing Christmas and Lunar New Year with Clara’s.

But as they delved deeper into their shared life, they realized that their cultural differences, once charming, often posed challenges. Raj sometimes felt overwhelmed by the frequency and grandeur of Clara’s family gatherings. Clara, in contrast, struggled to grasp the nuances of rituals at Raj's home, occasionally feeling like an outsider.

The highs in their relationship were memorable: spontaneous dates at Clarke Quay or supporting their favourite local teams together. However, the lows were just as significant. Tensions arose when Raj felt overlooked at one of Clara’s family events, or when Clara felt distant during a religious ceremony with Raj's relatives.

Simple decisions, like choosing between prata at Little India or dim sum at Chinatown, became unexpected points of contention.

Feeling the strain, they both turned to the internet, searching for ways to bridge their differences. Serendipitously, they stumbled upon online resources that offered guidance for couples navigating intercultural relationships. Realizing they weren't alone in their journey and armed with new tools and perspectives, Raj and Clara were hopeful that understanding and compromise would lead the way forward in their love story in the Lion City.

No clients' names or specific situations are used in these stories to preserve confidentiality and respect individual privacy. The narratives provided are fictional and are composed by amalgamating various experiences encountered over the years of our work, reflecting the common themes and struggles faced by many.