Dongs Without Translation

In this witty and heartwarming episode of Dongs Without Borders, host Celina Tolbert ( https://www.tiktok.com/@celinaacotedeparis ) chats with Michael Carmody ( https://www.tiktok.com/@mjlanglais & https://www.instagram.com/mjanglais/ ) about his cross-border romance with his Belgian girlfriend, Coco. Their love story began with a serendipitous meeting in Spain and grew into a committed long-distance relationship, complete with monthly visits, heartfelt video calls, and a shared willingness to bridge both cultural differences and language barriers.

Michael shares how navigating two cultures has brought unexpected humor, tender moments, and the occasional “I had to Google that” scenario. From British dating habits to Belgian directness, he opens up about how language learning—in his case, French—has deepened his connection with Coco and her family. The conversation is peppered with laugh-out-loud “lost in translation” moments, reflections on love stories across borders, and thoughtful insights into how communication styles shape relationships.

Whether you’re in a long-distance romance, curious about multilingual dating, or fascinated by the quirks of Belgian culture, this episode offers both relatable laughs and valuable takeaways for anyone navigating love without borders.

Key Topics Covered:

• Starting a cross-cultural relationship
  
  
  
  


• The realities of long-distance love and monthly visits
  
  
  
  


• Cultural differences in dating norms (British vs. Belgian)
  
  
  
  


• How language barriers affect intimacy and communication
  
  
  
  


• Learning French to connect with a partner’s family
  
  
  
  


• Humor, misunderstandings, and “Franglais” in daily life
  
  
  
  


• Expressions of love across different cultures
  
  
  
  

🌍 Tags: #LongDistanceRelationship #MJLAnglais #BelgianCulture #DatingAcrossBorders #LanguageBarriers #MultilingualLove #Franglais #LoveStories #DatingHabits #LanguageLearning #CulturalDifferences