[John Davis]

Yes, very much — but with limits. I met my wife Linh through an international dating site in 2019. She was curious about Western life, loved Netflix shows, and spoke great English. But at her core, she was still very traditional.
When she moved to the U.S., the first year was hard. She missed her family, the food, and the sense of community. We clashed over small things — I wanted independence, she wanted togetherness. Over time, we learned to meet halfway.
Vietnamese women are open to Western culture, but they don’t abandon their own. And that’s a good thing. Linh taught me to slow down, appreciate small rituals, and value loyalty over speed.
So yes, they adapt—but they bring their culture with them. And if you love her, you’ll learn to love that too.

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