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Podcast: Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
Episode: Reconcilable Differences: Finding Common Ground in a Mixed-Faith Marriage
Description: Feeling united in marriage is a big deal, and when your worldview has too little overlap with your spouse’s, it can create a sense of loneliness and even despair.
The temptation in this scenario is to try to convince your spouse to see things the “right” way (i.e., your way!). But, when we do this, we set ourselves up for a lifelong power struggle and a relationship unlikely to find common ground.
On the other hand, earnestly seeking to understand your spouse’s point of view–how they see the world and why it makes se...