Jan 27, 2010Column
In February, you have to talk about love. If you didn’t, it would almost be criminal. And since I’m not interested in spending any time behind bars … I think…
Matters of the Heart
Wife and mother Hui Liu knows a thing or two about love—and her ongoing research on marriage as an assistant professor of sociology hasn’t hurt, either. In addition to splitting her life between work and home, this native of China also shares her heart between her homeland and her new home. It all comes together this February 14, when Liu joins friends and family to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year.
In our special features, fall in love with our top picks for unique and local Valentine’s gifts in a special feature, and mark up your calendar with exciting upcoming events to beat the winter doldrums. This and more will keep your heart brimming as you flip through CAWLM’s February issue
Hui Liu on Love & Longevity
Hui Liu’s (pronounced hwee yoo) six years of marriage have taught her a lot about what love means.
“As a couple you always have conflict, you have good days and bad days,” Liu said. As their relationship has grown, Liu’s learned to ride the waves, savor the good times and not worry about the days when it’s an uphill crawl.
She’s learned even more from the two and a half years she’s had with her son, Alex.
“Marriage wasn’t that different [of a life change],” said Liu. “But having a baby, that was really different.”
But she’s also learned a lot from her research on the institution of marriage. As an assistant professor of sociology at Michigan State University, it could be said that, when it comes to love and marriage, Liu’s the expert.
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