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Beck, một cô giáo tiếng Anh xuất thân từ nông thôn Vân Nam, đã biến một cuộc ly hôn đầy đau thương thành câu chuyện hôn nhân quốc tế đầy cảm hứng.
Hành trình từ nông thôn Trung Quốc tới Jordan
Born in 1978, Beck grew up in a modest farming family. Her father was a high‑school teacher, mother a farmer. She excelled academically, earned a scholarship to Vân Nam Pedagogical University, and became a secondary‑school English teacher.
In 2000, after just six months of work, she married, gave birth to a son and entered a turbulent marriage. Her husband’s alcoholism, frequent aggression and infidelity forced Beck to endure abuse until she finally filed for divorce and raised her child alone.
Gặp gỡ Ahmed qua nền tảng học tiếng Anh
Ahmed, born 1986 in Zarqa, Jordan, grew up in the youngest position of an 11‑child family. His father, a senior civil servant, fell ill in middle age, leaving his mother to care for the whole family.Ahmed graduated from a prestigious Jordanian university, later joining the Zarqa provincial government where his duties often required fluent English. To sharpen his speaking skills, he joined an online language‑exchange app. It was there that he first typed “Hello” to Beck, a fellow English teacher seeking conversation partners.
Their initial chats centered on language practice, history, and culture. Beck’s patient explanations about China fascinated Ahmed, who admired the country’s long heritage. Over weeks, their conversations deepened, evolving from language drills to sharing personal stories.
Tình yêu và hôn nhân đa văn hoá
After two months of daily talks, mutual affection blossomed. In February 2011, Ahmed announced a planned trip to China. Beck eagerly met him at the airport and together they toured iconic sites, cementing their bond.
Despite the 8‑year age gap, their connection proved resilient. Ahmed proposed during the 2013 Chinese New Year, promising monogamy—a poignant promise given cultural expectations in some Muslim communities.
Beck relocated to Jordan, embraced Islam, adopted local customs (Ramadan fasting, headscarf), and gave up her teaching career to become a full‑time mother.
Cuộc sống gia đình: Thành công và thách thức
In Jordan, Beck and Ahmed raised three children: two sons with Ahmed and one son from Beck’s previous marriage. The family lives in a spacious villa, travels in a Mercedes SUV, and frequently posts short videos on social media.
Beck later launched a livestream shop, turning her hobby into a profitable side‑business that eventually out‑earned Ahmed’s modest civil‑service salary. While many praised her entrepreneurial spirit, Ahmed insisted that a wife’s primary role should remain domestic, sparking recurring arguments.
Educational expectations also caused friction. Beck encourages her children to master Arabic, English, and Mandarin, whereas Ahmed feels Mandarin is unnecessary for a future outside China. Despite disagreements, the couple maintains a strong partnership.
In 2024, the family purchased a 140 m² apartment in China for Beck’s eldest son, illustrating their continued trans‑national ties.
Bài học từ câu chuyện của Beck và Ahmed
The United Nations reported in 2022 that 12 % of marriages worldwide are between partners of different nationalities, often bringing both cultural enrichment and complex adjustments. Beck’s story exemplifies how perseverance, open communication, and mutual respect can transform a painful past into a thriving multicultural family.
Key takeaways:
- Language exchange platforms can spark life‑changing relationships.
- Age gaps are secondary to shared values and emotional support.
- Balancing traditional expectations with modern ambitions requires continuous dialogue.
- Financial independence empowers women, but must be navigated sensitively within the partnership.
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