Feel Good Sunday: Why expressing love is more difficult in a second language
Linguist Magdalena Hoeller explains that saying “I love you” often holds more significance in one’s first language.
She discusses the challenges of intercultural relationships, including language barriers and humor gaps, and how couples can transform these obstacles into opportunities for deeper connection.
Source: https://www.ted.com/talks/magdalena_hoeller_why_love_is_harder_in_a_second_language_may_2025