Inter-Cultural Communication: Sipakatau-Sipakalebbi Among Bugis-Kaili Couples in Palu

This article investigates intercultural marriage from the perspective of communication between ethnic Bugis (migrants) and Kaili (natives) in Palu City, Central Sulawesi. study seeks to analyze investigate cultural principle sipakatau-sipakalebbi (mutual respect humanization) among married couples City. Through an examination patterns practices family through lens Indonesian local culture, this research contributes Relational Dialectic Theory using a case methodology. The empirical findings indicate that sipakatau culture sipakalebbi respect), which are guiding principles strategies ethnics, still adhered their interactions with others, even though many them individuals different backgrounds. also found inter-ethnic partners understand dynamics communicate all concerning these differences, allowing for resolution problems estrangement, including those contribute marital conflict. Due lack comprehension on part couples, has yet satisfy practice.