10.) Marriage: Losing a Sense of Self?
Differentiation involves changing the way we think about marriage: Instead of seeing it as the merging of two people into one, as has often been taught, we must learn to maintain a sense of ourselves as distinct from our partner in order to become closer to him/her. – David Schnarch
Many Muslim couples [...]
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10.) Marriage: Losing a Sense of Self?
Differentiation involves changing the way we think about marriage: Instead of seeing it as the merging of two people into one, as has often been taught, we must learn to maintain a sense of ourselves as distinct from our partner in order to become closer to him/her. – David Schnarch
Many Muslim couples [...]
Handling a Break-Up with Dignity
“Once you divorce women, and they have reached the end of their waiting period, then either retain them in all decency or part from them decently. Do not retain them just to act mean with them; anyone who does that merely hurts himself” (Quran 2:231).
The “Highs” & Lows of Love
“Love is of all passions th [...]
Help! Someone’s Invaded My Marriage
That may sound like a line straight out of a bad alien/sci-fi movie starring Dr. Phil, but it’s not. It’s the cry of many helpless couples in the Muslim community whose relationships have been hijacked and are on the verge of collapse. Much to the chagrin of hopeless romantics everywhere, the truth is that all relationships [...]
10 Ways to Avoid Marrying the Wrong P...
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There is a right way and a wrong way to get to know someone for marriage. The wrong way is to get caught up in the excitement and nuance of a budding relationship and in the process completely forget to ask the critical questions that help determine compatibility. One of the biggest mistakes that many young Muslims [...]