Thanks hurray for his answer.
I was born in Europe and never lived in Nepal, thats why I am curious of what (you) people think. Your point of view could be similar to the people in the enviroment of Sujan, the husband. Between Sujan and Annalena it´s obviously love. They are living a different life and relationship in the west where a woman has the possibility to chose and direct her life on her own, especially if she has allready or nearly brought up her children. She is not depending on Sujan, not financially or by other restrictions.
Love, enviroment, society, tradition and intention - the reality (of this unequal partnership) is quiet complex. She helps and supports her husband to find acces to the western culture - in the same time she learns about the Nepali way of living.
If he would introduce her to his family it might be a challange for both and in both ways: to get her to know more about Nepali tradition in a good way- but also they might face intolerance. (in the other thread someone said :"people love to talk (and back bite) about others.")

Best might be seeing it Sally´s way (to read there):
"Luckily, I think most people give up their stereotypes when they get to know each other as individuals."