“…Interracial couples may be challenged as a function of backgrounds of experience related to differing habits, beliefs, values and customs, less common ground in the relationship, and institutional racism (Bhugra and De Silva 2000). Other areas that are heavily influenced by culture, and could become challenges in an interracial relationship, include differing sex-role expectations, parenting practices, attitudes towards work and leisure, holiday traditions, expressions of affection, and problem-solving strategies (Biever et al 1998). …”