Such issues should be addressed early in your relationship, preferably prior to marriage. Doing so demonstrates a high level of maturity, commitment, and openness. Of course, your attitude in this approach should not be to find fault, but truth and understanding -- and that requires effort. John Dryden, a 17th Century British classical poet, echoed this truth:

"Errors, like straws, upon the surface flow;
He who would search for pearls, must dive below."

It would be wonderful if, after such effective and positive communication you found yourselves without any disagreement. Even in the best of marriages that seldom happens. You might be asking yourselves, now that we have some strife and anxiety, where do we go from here? If you are like most couples, these are some of the questions or issues you might be grappling with right now:

• Is there a common thread in our religious beliefs?
• Shall one of us convert to the other's religion for conformity's sake?
  
• Which holidays will we celebrate?
• How shall we raise our children?
• Will we ever feel accepted by each other's families?

Unless the solutions to these issues and quandaries are within your own purview to resolve, seeking the right professional counselors is the best course of action. Most likely, allowing such big issues to fester will only impact negatively on the domestic harmony you seek to maintain in your home. We are confident that the Two-Roads staff has the resources and experience to guide you in the right direction. If you wish to communicate with someone at the center right now, we have provided you with this HumanClick service for your convenience. All communications and conversations are kept in strict confidence.

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