Ive been living with an Alabama girl for a few years and spending some time down there. The experience has made me aware of the enormous cultural differences between the N & S. Starting out, I didn't know the differences were so big. Honestly, its been a struggle at times and there are clashes of basic values. It really is comparable to dating someone from another country. I like the South and Southerners. Yall know how to have fun. On the other hand, I know I would never quite belong there. The paradox is, the more I get to know the South, the less I understand it.