Cross-Cultural Relationships: Intimacy, Conflict & Communication
Romantic relationships across cultures can be magical—and messy. From misunderstandings to mismatched emotional needs and expectations around intimacy, love doesn’t always speak the same language.
This interactive meetup is for internationals, expats, and bi-national couples who want to better understand the challenges and gifts of cross-cultural love. Whether you're in a relationship now or reflecting on past ones, come share, connect, and walk away with insights you can use.
Facilitated by a psychologist and a sexologist, this session will also open space to gently explore how cultural background shapes your views on sexuality, desire, and connection.
What You’ll Explore:
✅ How emotional needs, communication styles, and conflict resolution are shaped by culture.
✅ How cultural backgrounds impact intimacy, desire, and comfort with sexuality in relationships.
✅ How to build a flexible mindset that embraces cultural differences as strengths—not obstacles.
You’ll leave with more clarity, connection, and a few laughs about how beautifully weird love can be across cultures.
Details You Need to Know:
📅 When: June 18, 2025, from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Where: Zoku Amsterdam
📝 What to Bring? An open heart, curiosity, and a notebook to reflect or journal.
🚨 Limited Spots Available! 🚨
To keep the conversation intimate and safe, we’re limiting this session to 15 participants. Please RSVP only if you’re sure you can attend.
⏳ Arrive on Time! ⏳
Doors open at 7:15 PM. We’ll begin promptly to create a cozy, focused space for everyone.
✨ CONFIRM YOUR SPOT
Due to high interest in past events and limited space, I kindly ask for a pay-what-you-can contribution (with a minimum of €10) to confirm your attendance and secure your spot.
This contribution helps keep the group engaged and the setting intimate—so everyone feels comfortable participating. It also supports the time and effort that goes into organizing a quality experience and allows us to continue offering events like this.
Once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive a link to join the WhatsApp group, where I’ll share the exact location inside Zoku and more event details.
Why In-Person?
Being in a room with others who “get it” creates space for empathy and honest reflection. This is more than a talk—it’s a chance to connect with other internationals and find comfort in shared experiences.
About Your Host:
This session is hosted by Armandina Ramírez, psychologist and founder of www.nutrimind.life, a platform dedicated to mental health for expats and cross-cultural living. Through Amsterdam Mental Health Meetups, she creates warm, thoughtful spaces to talk about identity, love, and the emotional realities of life abroad.
Mariana Barrios is a clinical sexologist, couples therapist, and certified sex coach https://marianatusexologa.com/en/. Based in the Netherlands, she supports expats around the world in achieving a fulfilling and healthy sexual life by helping them overcome insecurities. Mariana offers guidance and practical tools to create lasting, positive change.
🌍 Come as you are—and let’s talk love without borders. ❤️✨