Many feel confident that it will absolutely work without conversion, if the couple: accepts each other as they are, celebrates festivals of both traditions, does not focus on religious uniformity, focuses on shared life goals, hears each other's perspective calmly, honors each other's faith, learn about each other's religion, negotiates and sets clear boundaries, overcomes pressures from their respective families, protects each other from external pressures, etc.
But many others view interfaith marriage in a different light: fundamental differences in beliefs can lead to emotional distance, how to raise the children is a big challenge, it adds to unnecessary stress and tension, it results in a lower quality of relationship, many people do not have adequate skills to handle conflict, unres

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