Mariam from Pakistan

What a curtural education I got talking to Mariam. Originally from Pakistan, she was flying back from a month of visiting her family. She has been in the states for 4 years now. As is the custom in pakistan - her marriage was arranged - she is now married to her mom's best friend's son. He was born here in the US but spent summers visiting his mom's friend and her daughter (now his wife). Just fascinating to learn about an aspect of a culture that is so different than my experience.