The most important thing to remember is to take on the work of creating positive agreements about the religious and cultural identity for your family. The sooner you do it, the better the chance you’ll have to find a path that works for you.

I have been counseling interfaith and cross-cultural couples for over thirty years. I’m the author of the book Mixed Matches: How to Create Successful Interracial, Interethnic, and Interfaith Relationships. I’d be glad to discuss how I might help you to become a successful “Mixed Match.”