RELIGIOUS MATTERS
The success or failure of all such marriages hinges on the adaptability to and acceptability of each other’s faith. “Both my husband and I are very religious persons. He visits the temple daily while I never miss the Sunday Mass but we never interfere in each other’s religious practices. We respect all religions and I love Hindu customs and traditions but it will take me some more time to be totally comfortable with the idea of praying to a different God,” says Zyn.
Conversions are yet another delicate subject that couples face in such marriages. Eminent clinical psychologist Sangeetha Mahesh says, “Some religions demand upfront conversions, some don’t. Whatever the norms and rules, these must be discussed and sorted out with each other before entering into holy matrimony. And the stance should not change down the years. Sudden bids at forceful conversions after a few years of marriage can lead to a lot of conflicts that may erode the basic structure of the conjugal bond.”
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