So You’re Getting Married…Culture Clash?

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14)

So at this point in your relationship, you’re head over heels in love... news flash, you can’t hang on love alone to help you navigate your relationship. When the novelty of wedded bliss starts to wear off and day-to-day tasks settles in, how are you going to go about resolving issues when you and your mate come from totally different backgrounds and your beliefs about life do not line up? Following, are a few questions to discuss with your love interest before deciding to leap into wedded bliss:

·        Which holidays do you celebrate and why?

·        How important is it to you to acknowledge birthdays and anniversaries?

·        What are your beliefs on gender roles?

·        What are your beliefs on race and ethnicity?

·        Does pop culture influence your lifestyle?

·        What are your beliefs on the role of a husband and wife?

·        What political party do you mostly identify with and why?

·        Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?

·        Have you ever served time in the military?

·        Are you a pet lover?

·        Has cultural background ever been a factor in a break up?

·        How important is it for you to be involved in your community (e.g. church or neighborhood) or participate in charitable events?

Remember ladies; don’t let the old adage, “I can’t help who I love,” allow you to enter into a mismatched union. If this were true, God wouldn’t have told us to love our neighbor as ourselves. In love, there is always a choice.

XOXO,


Jay

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