There's going to be culture shocks. For example, what I think is a good job or career direction isn't the same as what she thinks, and vice versa. For some, a j

There's going to be culture shocks. For example, what I think is a good job or career direction isn't the same as what she thinks, and vice versa. For some, a job with a pension means success. Another might be well, small things. When my mom puts a plate of cookies on the dinner table, it's for everyone. She gets offended if the cookies are still there in the morning. When my wife's family puts a plate of cookies on the table, it belongs to someone. You ask before taking any, because it could be reserved for a specific person. This leads to a lot of arguments, assumptions about how selfish other people are, etc. There's also skills. Some people are not financially fluent - they may buy a $2000 thing and pay $50 over 5 years or so. Some are not very scientifically fluent - I have relatives who will wash the dishes in any clear liquid, including wastewater, because they assume that if it's clear, it clean. Or some might assume that the lights use up the most electricity when it's bright, so they go for the dimmer ones with higher wattage. Neatness too. I'm glad my wife is a minimalist like me. Some people love having lots of stuff; it makes them feel wealthy and inspired.