A video posted on social media by an American woman has gone viral, igniting discussion and debate on love and life decisions. The video is shared by a handle called @taylorinpakistan, in the video she captioned “Flirted too hard, now this is my life in a small Pakistani colony,” the video offered glimpse of a rural Pakistan, featuring farmland, motorbikes, traditional squat toilet, roaming cattle, and the couple in the frame. The caption further read, “I never thought I’d end up in Pakistan, but I am loving (most) of it! If there’s anything you’re interested in seeing or learning more about, drop a comment.”

The video quickly drew lakhs of likes and over many comments. Some users discussed the contrast between the lifestyle the girl might have had in America and her current life in Pakistan.

How did social media users react to the video of American woman in Pakistan?

Some of the social media users were shocked and found it hard to believe, some even called it downgrading. Some Pakistani users even questioned why she chose to stay in rural Pakistan instead of cities like Islamabad and Lahore, where modern amenities are adequate. Even some users were shocked by how this American woman was adjusting to village life and even questioned why she chose to stay in village over her comfortable life in the United States.

Not that everyone questioned her, some supported her, writing that it is always good to choose peace and happiness over everything else. “Comments are losers. Keep winning. These are beautiful people who have their own system. Can’t put a price on peace and love. Let the devil reap those who offend you and offend those who let you in their home,” said one user.

Another user wrote, “Idk why people are mad; it doesn’t even look that bad. It’s not for me either but that’s ok. Honestly if this was a farm somewhere im America or Europe people would be less mad about it I think. Again still not my style but farm life can be super peaceful especially if they love each other so why not. People seem so nice too. This is way better than the horrible NY or London lifestyle that some people brag about.” Some users defended her, arguing that this was a slower and more grounded way of living.

While the reaction was mixed, yet this post has definitely opened a discussion on cross border romances, cultural transition, and life expectations.