[@Aerodyno@]

This is not so much a discussion on inter-racial marriage, as obviously different races can have the same culture, but a discussion on inter-cultural marriage, in marriage where two people have different languages.

Personally I would never marry a woman whos native language I was unable to speak. I feel if you don't speak that persons native language, you will never really understand the person as well as you could, because essentially that person will be speaking to you through translation. If you both understand each others languages and can use them inter-changeably then that is fine, but if one is unable to speak the others native language then in my opinion it is a bit stupid.

Also, getting to know someone isn't just about them 100%, it's also getting to know their family and how they interact with their family. If the family can't even speak your language, let alone you speak theirs then it is virutally impossible you will ever understand them, they will never get to know you and you will be missing out on a vital part of your partners life.

Like I said, I would never marry a woman whos native language I couldn't speak to at least a proficient level.

I really do not see the appeal in marrying some Thai woman who can barely speak English, let alone me being able to speak Thai.