#822 My daughter's friend gets married
News arrived that a classmate from when my daughter lived abroad has gotten married at the age of 22. While marriage in one's teens is not uncommon in that country, for my daughter, who has lived in Japan for a long time, the stunning photos of her friend on social media did not immediately register as a wedding.
She could not hide her surprise at the glamorous dress.
The glittering photos of dresses and makeup appearing on Instagram Stories looked to my daughter like nothing more than a party. It wasn't until several months later that she realized it was actually a wedding, leading to a reflection on changing times and cultural differences.
A past proposal for my daughter that was turned down is also revealed.
In fact, a few years ago, before my daughter entered university, there was talk of a marriage proposal. The story behind why the father turned it down without hesitation reflects the sentiments of the family at the time. Looking back on that decision, you can feel the parental love that warmly watches over my daughter's current way of life.
Local wedding culture intersects with modern values.
From generations where it was common for parents to choose a partner, to today's world of finding partners freely through social media and apps. The gap between the changing local marriage situation and my daughter's sense of living her own life in Japan makes for some thought-provoking moments. Please listen to the full episode to hear how the conversation unfolds.
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