Are you sure it was this? Would you ever consider dating someone else from another country? Did you try much to adapt to some of his culture?
I do believe much of our trouble can be tied into his "traditional" mentality. I could be wrong, but he won't talk to me so I may never know. I would absolutely date someone from another country. I'm fascinated with other cultures and I think foreign men have a certain wisdom that young American men lack (at least the ones I've met - but I'm very impressed with our male DBers). I do not "see" a person's race... I try to see his or her heart.
I also do not believe my marriage problems were too difficult to overcome, but I married a very stubborn man. I have no regrets. It was a wonderful experience for the most part... even the heart break because all I have learned.
M: 37 H: 36 Married: Aug 13, 2004 Decision to Divorce: July 20, 2008 Reconciled: September 2008 Current: Ambivalence