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Should we consider what we have in common and what's the same about us?

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Gloria MacDonald is the founder and President of Perfect Partners, The Personal Relationship Executive Search Firm, a highly successful, personalized matchmaking service. Gloria has interviewed hundreds and hundreds of single men and women and has introduced over 1500 couples. She is an expert in the field of dating and relationships, having appeared on a variety of TV and radio shows. She’s the co-author of the highly acclaimed book Laws of the Jungle: Dating for Women Over 40. She believes, and has seen through her work, that there is a perfect partner for anyone of us who truly desires to find that relationship, believes they can have it, and are willing to accept it. Gloria is an engaging and dynamic speaker and trainer who changes lives. Testimonials from people who have attended Gloria’s seminars: “Gloria uses her exceptional knowledge of real world dating and her unique and exciting style to inspire women to not give up. Truly a wonderful presenter. I would highly recommend anything she does now and in the future.” “This is the information single women and men have been waiting for.” “A truly engaging seminar. You are obviously an expert on the topic. Your knowledge, compassion, sensitivity and forthrightness was spiced with humour to create a clean and practical approach to relationship success.” “Attending your seminar has truly been an inspiration. YOU ARE AN AMAZING TRAINER!”

Should we consider what we have in common and what's the same about us?

Relationship expert Gloria MacDonald discusses what considerations should be made before committing to an interracial or intercultural relationship.

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Host: Should we consider what we have in common and what's the same about us? Gloria MacDonald: One of the things that I think we should think about if we are getting involved in any relationship but especially, a relationship where there is a difference of race or a difference of culture is what do we have in common. What's the same about us and really go through a list of not just things we like to do like do we like to golf, do we like to ski, do we like to listen to the same kinds of music, but think at a deeper level. You want to think about all those things, but you also want to think at a deeper level in terms of go back to those four things and you say, "Do we look the same? " That's simple, you can say yes or no. Do we sound the same? Again, that's pretty simple. Although, don't overlook the nuances. If you are from different races, but you both grew up in the same country maybe the same neighborhood do you still use different lingo or are there different things that are acceptable to you to say that your partner thinks you shouldn't say. Does one partner swear and another partner doesn't? Whatever it is, think about those things. Do we act the same? What are the traditions and what are the things you do versus what your partner does and do we think the same. We really go through that list and understand where are you the same and what do you have in common.