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Multicultural Couples Program “Beautiful Days” · Session 1 Review
1. Program Overview
2. Why I Joined
Before giving birth, I wanted to take a course that could help my husband and me grow together as parents.
While searching for family programs offered by the Jungnang District Office, I found this class for multicultural couples.
I was especially drawn to the fact that translation was available, so my husband and I could fully participate together.
3. Key Takeaways
1) What Is a Couple?
The lecturer said, “A couple is the only family you choose.”
This phrase truly resonated with me — marriage is a relationship that requires continuous effort and mutual responsibility.
2) For a Happy Marriage ①
Don’t turn your partner into an emotional trash can.
Just because you’re tired or stressed doesn’t mean you can unload everything onto your spouse.
Couples inevitably influence each other’s emotions.
Express positive feelings often, but avoid dumping negativity.
If you had a stressful day, take a 10-minute walk before going home — research shows that walking helps calm the mind.
💡 Tips for a Happy Marriage:
Give at least one compliment a day,
and every morning, say “I’m happy to see you again today” and give each other a hug.
3) For a Happy Marriage ②
The foundations of a strong relationship are love and trust.
According to psychologist Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, love consists of three elements:
passion, intimacy, and commitment.
- Passion: Physical attraction and excitement — though it fades with time, it shouldn’t disappear completely.
- Intimacy: Emotional closeness — being best friends, sharing honest conversations, and spending meaningful time together.
- Commitment: Giving your time and energy to your partner — small daily sacrifices like listening even when tired, or preparing a meal with love.
The lecturer emphasized that positive words are powerful:
instead of saying, “I’m like this because of you,” say, “Thanks to you, we’ve come this far.”
Gratitude strengthens the bond.
4) For a Happy Marriage ③
Keep a positive attitude toward marriage.
Thoughts like “Maybe I’d be happier alone” should never be spoken aloud —
our brain tends to believe the words we say.
Maintaining a positive mindset about marriage creates a foundation for happiness.
5) Closing Moment
At the end of the class, we looked into each other’s eyes and shared
one thing we were sorry for and one thing we were thankful for.
It was a simple yet heartwarming moment that brought us closer together.
4. Reflections
This session reminded me that marriage requires continuous effort and awareness.
A strong relationship between partners is the foundation for a happy family and effective parenting.
The phrase “Don’t turn your partner into an emotional trash can” left a deep impression.
It’s easy to take out stress on the person we’re most comfortable with,
but true love requires mindfulness and self-control.
I also reflected on Sternberg’s three components of love — passion, intimacy, and commitment —
and realized how they play out in real life.
My husband often shows his commitment through small, thoughtful gestures:
staying up late to listen when I talk, or putting aside his weekend game time to join me for a walk.
I felt deeply grateful for his quiet acts of love.
This program was more than just a lecture — it was a moment to pause and think about
what it truly means to be a couple.
Marriage is the only family we choose, and with that comes responsibility and grace.
I want to keep nurturing our relationship and building a warm, loving home together.
I’m already looking forward to the next session of the Beautiful Days program.
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