And how to fix them
Interfaith marriage is a marriage between people who belong to different religions.
Research suggests that nearly 40% of people who married after 2010 are in an interfaith marriage.
When you enter into an interfaith marriage, you are likely aware that you may face challenges.
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There are few statistics available on interfaith divorce rates.
According to one survey, certain faith pairings appear to have higher rates of divorce.
Research has shown thatmarital stabilityand conflict is not solely dependent on whether a married couple is of mixed faith.
Communicate
One of the major mistakes both before marriage and after involves not talking about religious concerns.
Having open discussions and talking about shared values is important, however.
Look at these conversations as a chance to learn more about your partner’s faith.
Form Agreements
Discuss ways you could agree on how you will observe religious practices in your household.
This may often involve having your children learn about and practice aspects of both faiths.
Research suggests that children are able to integrate aspects of differing cultural and religious backgrounds.
Each partner must decide that their spouse comes first, and protect them from family strife.
Marrying outside your faith requires both partners to be especially mature, respectful and compromising.
If you’re already married and are having difficulty navigating this territory, seek outprofessional helpas soon as possible.
Pew Research Center.Interfaith marriage is common in U.S., particularly among the recently wed.
The New York Times.Interfaith unions: A mixed blessing.
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