My background is kinda complicated. In a nutshell: I was born in Russia, but my family moved to Germany when I was 10 (step-father is German)--my first "starting over". I'm a citizen of both and have bits and pieces of both cultures, although I don't really identify myself with either one of them. I'm kind of a "lost soul", I guess. I think the fact that this country is a melting pot of other cultures is what appeals to me. Anyone can be whoever or whatever they want to be. And the fact that my H embraced my complicated background and was willing to learn as much as he could is something that really made him stand out. He has learned German so that he can communicate with my family, and even knows a few words of Russian. Our shared love for different cultures and countries really brought us together. We even went to live in China for 6 months when we were in college. And I know that he would have moved to Germany with me at the drop of a hat. I think I'm really sad about the possibility of losing someone who's been that devoted to me.
