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Jili, China and Benedetta, Italy They met in Shanghai in 2013 and decided to settle in Trieste, Benedetta's hometown, where they have lived together since 2015. They married in 2016 in Portugal and have a son born in 2020. For them, being a mixed couple means "two cultures that meet with respect". There are cultural differences, and many compromises are necessary, but they also bring great enrichment for both. “Compromises because we belong to different cultures, which have different sensitivities and priorities,” said Benedetta. Cultural differences exist and are highlighted above all in the way of experiencing parenting, in the way of understanding education and the relationship with the child, Jili told us. In Chinese culture, education and social success are very important, while in Italy more importance is given to individual well-being.