Andrea Wangsanata I'm an American who's dating a French man. I've learned a lot about his culture, my culture, and myself by dating him. We introduce each other to new food, music, customs, and expressions. I've also done a lot of traveling as a result of our relationship. They say you can't help who you fall in love with, and in my case, I fell in love with a tall, shy French guy who thinks cream and butter should be added to every dish. (I'm a short, outspoken, lactose intolerant American, by the way.) And although we have our issues like every normal relationship, being with someone from a different culture has taught me so much. When an outsider examines the minutiae of your everyday life, you begin to see your daily grind in a whole different light.