Will a relationship last across a cultural divide?

This is a pretty tough question to answer especially since my busted relationships were always with people from the same (sorta) cultural backgrounds as me.

I guess it all depends on what is important to you and just how much you are willing to compromise.

In my current relationship:

• He is English (obviously, being a Leprechaun and all)
• but he understands my language

• He is allergic to cats
• but after 2 years he has conversations (just like me) with the cat

• I really never liked spending too much time with parentals
• but I like his and don't mind seeing them (besides... I like Leprechauns)

• I really hate cooking
• but I cook for him - sometimes

• We make decisions together
• but also have things we do apart

What is important in a relationship and how do you know if it will work for you?

• Can you see yourself becoming part of a team?
  
• Does he/she take your interests/likes/dislikes into consideration before planning something?
• Do you like his/her skew nose/mouth or teeth - or can you stand that weird laugh?
• Do you feel special after the newness wore off?