I met Edi at his restaurant in Tirana, Albania — not on an app, just real life. He served my meal at an expat brunch that I was hosting (for which I was then overcharged, lol). When he realized it, he apologized, we sat down, and we ended up talking for eight hours over wine and (more) delicious food. About 6 hours in he asked if I wanted to drive to Montenegro with him the next day, and I said yes. Two days later we’d been to Montenegro, Macedonia, and Kosovo - and that was the start of “us.” Two years later, we’re doing great, while still learning each other’s worlds. Dating across cultures is beautiful and also challenging: why does he rarely apologize? Why do his friends think I say thank you too much? Why does my enjoyment of PDA make him uncomfortable? It’s a dance between Texas warmth and Albanian reserve - with laughter, love, and a lot of patience along the way. I can walk with you as you explore cross-cultural relationships and the joy (and chaos) of blending two worlds.