A blog about love, family and relationships in China, including AMWF (Asian male/Western female) love. 洋媳妇谈中国

Photo Essay: Scenes from Our Epic USA Road Trip

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on July 27, 2016 | 10 Responses

Wondering where I’ve been? It’s tough to keep up with blogging when you’ve traveled halfway around the world, followed by an epic road trip across America. After arriving in Cleveland, Ohio last week (my humble hometown), we got behind the wheel and drove our way out to Boise, Idaho for some business related to my […]

Posted in Articles | Tagged America, Jun Yu v. Idaho State University, road trip

We've traded in our American dream for a China dream.

Traveling to the USA for the 1st Time in 3 Years

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on July 18, 2016 | 8 Responses

When Jun and I used to live in the US, we always heard the stories from Chinese students and friends. How years would pass before they ever traveled to China to see friends and family. It was too difficult for them to return – because of the cost of travel, the hassle of renewing their […]

Posted in Articles | Tagged #JusticeForJun, America, China, Jun Yu v. Idaho State University, travel

Guest Post: The Traditional Chinese Wedding That Changed Me & My Dating Preferences

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on July 15, 2016 | 19 Responses

Even though I thought I had grown up under much Chinese culture and influence, nothing had prepared me for the experience that this wedding was.

Posted in Guest Posts | Tagged Asian American, Asian culture, biracial Asian, Chinese American, Chinese culture, Chinese wedding, wedding in China, White American

My 6 China Must-Haves When Traveling Back Home

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on July 11, 2016 | 18 Responses

When you’ve lived in China as long as I have, you become accustomed to certain things – and can’t imagine being anywhere in the world without them.

Posted in Articles | Tagged China, dragonwell tea, Fengyou Jing, hair accessories, jujube dates, money, silk scarves, Sweets Golden Throat

Guest Post: How I Met My Asian Christian Grey (Reader Discretion Advised)

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on July 8, 2016 | 6 Responses

“A lot of people aren’t aware of the different types of relationships that occur for AMWF couples, and the true dominance that Asian men really have.”

Posted in Guest Posts | Tagged AMWF, AMWF couples, AMWF love stories, AMWF relationships, AMWF romance, Asian men, Flye Hudson, PET., pickup artist

(Photo by Prerak Patel via Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/prerak77/3344428542/)

How China (and My Chinese Husband) Helped Me Love Grapes & Other Fresh Fruit

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on July 4, 2016 | 15 Responses

These were not grapes, folks. These were the dictionary definition of ambrosial, the true manna from the heavens that the gods themselves would feast upon.

Posted in Articles | Tagged China, Chinese culture, Chinese family, Chinese husband, fruit in China, grapes

Wanted: Your Outstanding Guest Posts & Stories

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on July 1, 2016 | 4 Responses

One of the things I like about this blog is sharing new perspectives and opinions with the community. And I’d love to hear from you! I’m always looking for fresh new guest posts and stories to share here.You don’t have to be a perfect writer as long as you have something interesting to say. If you’ve […]

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6 Surprising Experiences My Husband and I Had in a Chinese Hospital

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on June 27, 2016 | 41 Responses

“It’s appendicitis. You need surgery.” The words echoed through my mind like a bad nightmare. But the bigger shock was that I’d need surgery in China.

Posted in Articles | Tagged appendicitis, China hospital, Chinese hospital, Hangzhou

I’m Recovering in the Hospital From Appendicitis

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on June 17, 2016 | 45 Responses

Just wanted to let you all know I might be posting more off-schedule these days because I’ve been in the hospital. Don’t worry guys — I’m doing well with the recovery. They actually expect me to leave the hospital in the next day or so. Late Sunday night just before midnight I thought I was […]

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3 Lessons I’ve Learned About Modern Racism from Idaho State University’s Bad Behavior Towards My Husband

Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on June 13, 2016 | 7 Responses

It was painful witnessing the horrendous damage that Idaho State University inflicted upon my husband — but it also taught me a lot about modern racism.