Interfaith Marriage: Jumping the Hurdles Parts 1 & 2
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Sociologists tell us that marriages tend to be more successful when certain commonalities are present. Religion is one of them. But we all know that marrying outside of one's faith is much more commonplace than in the days of yore. So how do we navigate such unions? One way is to have honest conversations about the challenges that might erupt between spouses. And things that weren't even considered when planning a wedding all of a sudden require attention when children enter the picture. In these 2022 episodes we discuss these matters with the author of "Interfaith Shaadi." Dilip Amin has been counseling couples of different religions for decades now. His approach is sympathetic, but he does not shy away from the realities of family life when religious concerns appear.
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