How do you learn to appreciate the differences?

Yes, we can...
If your love is big enough, you can get over any differences.
Anyway, thats also up to the person.
We can discuss more when u get VN

I think you are right!! If you really love each other, you will respect the culture gap.. I admire those people who can really appreciate differences.

Parissgarcia,

It is imperative that you distinguish infatuation from love.  The former is being fascinated with a person's different qualities--physical and mental, while the later is total acceptance.  With infatuation, the person will stop being attractive when his qualities start to violate those of your own.  On the other hand, with love, you become more attracted to that chosen-one because you want to see life through his lense as well, if not even more.

Therefore, love can enable people to overcome their cultural differences.  Another thing that I want to add is that life is more exciting, more fulfilling, when one can learn to love others for what they are.  Imagine, if you can accept your friend and learn why he keeps talking about his 1st world experiences or backgrounds, you will not see that as bragging, but another form of sharing; and you will open yourself up to another set of thinkings and behaviors.

Singapore is a melting pot in and of itself.  I am surprised that you are still caught up in this age old cutural dilemma.  However you choose to go about, just keep this in mind that, regardless of color or creed, we all bleed the same way.  Behind all of those barriers that cultures had bestowed upon us, we are all human beings, with the same senses and the exact feelings.

Hope this helps,
Howie