What happens when love, culture, faith, and identity intersect across generations and continents?

In this heartfelt episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Slava is joined by her husband of 35 years and co-host, Dr. Ihab, for an honest conversation about marriage, cultural expectations, immigration, spirituality, and personal growth.

Together, they explore how marriage evolves when two people bring different experiences, traditions, and perspectives into one relationship. From rejecting traditional arranged marriages to navigating strong personalities, family expectations, loss, faith, and personal transformation, they share lessons learned from nearly four decades together.

Whether you're married, preparing for marriage, or simply interested in understanding the Arab immigrant experience, this conversation offers wisdom, humor, and practical insights on building lasting relationships across cultures.

✨ In this episode you'll discover:

✔️ The realities behind arranged marriage misconceptions
✔️ How immigration changes family and marriage dynamics
✔️ Why flexibility is the secret ingredient to long-term success
✔️ Navigating faith, identity, and cultural traditions as a couple
✔️ How love grows through life's biggest challenges and transitions

Because great marriages aren't built by staying the same—they're built by growing together.

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