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These challenges can have a psychological impact on the women, including an impact on their romantic relationship and with their families. The current study aimed to explore the lived experience of second-generation, Indian, Hindu (IH) women, living in the United Kingdom, who are in a heterosexual, cross-cultural, romantic (CCRR) relationship. Seven participants aged between 24 and 40years were recruited. The participants were interviewed, and the data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) . From the data, three superordinate themes were identified: (1) “Predetermined Identity,” (2) “The Two Worlds don’t Meet,”(3)“Enduring Challenges.” Implications of the findings for clinical practice are discussed.  \nIntroduction  \nRomantic relationships have been a topic of interest among theorists for centuries due to the agreed understanding that relationships are a central feature of human experience and can provide a great source of psychological support (Worell & Goodheart, 2006) . Romantic relationships are a significant aspect of one’s life, particularly during adolescence and early adulthood, when romantic relationships typically begin to be explored (Meier et al. 2009) . However, within literature, romantic relationships have been conceptualised in a myriad of ways due to differences in perspectives, culture and experiences. Furman et al. (1999) suggested romantic relationships cannot be constrained to one specific definition however, they do encompass unique features which differ from friendships.  \nWhilst some researchers have considered “dating” inclusive within the definition of a romantic relationship, Furman et al. (2009) described dating as a romantic “experience.” Consistent with this idea, Rose and Zand (2002) suggested “dating” is associated with little commitment and provides an opportunity for individuals to get to know one another-to explore the potential for a committed relationship. For the purpose of this study, romantic relationships have been defined as mutually acknowledged, ongoing, voluntary interactions, commonly marked by expressions of affection and current or anticipated sexual behaviour (Collins et al., 2009) . It is also suggested fundamental to romantic relationships is commitment (Surra &Hughes, 1997) .  \nTo understand how CCRRs are experienced, the concept of culture must be understood. Culture comprises shared values and beliefs that manifest in particular ways of thinking and behaving (Ladhari et al., 2015) . Within the context of romantic relationships, cross-cultural relationships encompass individuals from diverse contexts, inclusive of, but not limited to, ethnicity, educational background, religion, socio-economic status and language (Silva et al., 2012) .  \nCultural values are significant in understanding how one defines themselves and relates to others. Throughout history and culture, beliefs, values and traditions held vary broadly, and individualism and collectivism are two systems which separate the Eastern and Western cultures (Dion & Dion, 1993) . The difference in these value systems have been emphasised particularly in the extant  \nliterature on cross-cultural relationships.  \nWestern societies such as the United States, Britain, Australia and Canada, (Hofstede & Hofstede, 2001) are considered individualistic societies. In such countries, autonomy is encouraged, and the needs and desires of the individual are prioritised (Dion & Dion, 1993) . 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