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Our relationships, whether friendships or romantic, are highly influenced by the culture we live in and the social norms that govern it. From how partners can show affection in public to gender roles within a relationship, what is acceptable varies greatly depending on the cultural context.

Cultural practices such as arranged marriages, wherein families preselect potential marriage partners for their child, continue to be seen in some places around the world. Marriage is not just a union of two people but also an agreement between two families, meaning you must consider your entire cultural background when deciding who to marry.

We also have specific ideas taught to us about appropriate gender roles within a relationship. For example, certain cultures stress that men should be the financial provider of the household while women take care of the domestic duties. Such beliefs may influence how couples interact with each other and work together to run the household.

From an early age, children gain insight into the expectations placed upon them in regards to intimate relationships from peers, family members, media, and society at large. Consequently, these experiences heavily shape our mindsets towards intimate relationships as we get older.

Social circles often influence one’s view of relationships since it is through friends, family, and colleagues that we learn different approaches to relationships. In this way, we pick up information differently from those who lived before us, and pass down new values to those who succeed us.

The language used to describe or discuss relationships, especially when they're romantic, is determined by culture. Expressions of love between partners will vary significantly based on one's origin. These words of endearment become a crucial part of building the bond between those in a loving connection.