A quiet revolution has transformed the world of love. While it used to be controversial when a Presbyterian married a Methodist or an Italian American married an Irish American, today love respects few boundaries. Technological advances have made the world more accessible and brought together men and women from all corners of the world. Interracial, interethnic, interfaith, and international relationships are an integral part of our social landscape. Millions of couples are re-writing the script of Romeo and Juliet. And though cross-cultural romance doesn't need to be tragic, it still has unique challenges. We need to face the fact that creating lasting, loving relationships has become an increasingly difficult challenge for all couples. Over commitment of time, the absence of extended family, the erosion of religious and cultural traditions, and lack of community have created more freedom for couples than support. And when we add in extra layers of difference, there is more potential for misunderstanding and conflict. Because mixed matches often start out as intensely romantic relationships, chemistry can obscure important issues that need to be addressed. It's as if couples are thinking, "We defied tradition to be with each other, so we must really be in love." But time is the gravity of love. What new love conceals, time reveals. Here at Love-Track we'll help you to better understand the challenges facing couples who bring together different worlds. We'll answer your questions and share practical tools to assist you in developing a lasting and satisfying relationship

Read more about Interracial, Interethnic,and Interfaith Relationships in Joel Crohn's Book "Mixed Matches"
I'm a Christian man and my fiancée is a woman from a Reform Jewish background. What are the most common problems a Christian/Jewish marriage will face and should we immediately seek help?

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Resources for Intercultural Couples

Interfaith.org

American Citizen-Foreign National Marriages - U.S. Dept. of State Information

The International Couples' Homepage

BOOKS
"Celebrating Interfaith Marriages: Creating Your Jewish/Christian Ceremony"
Devon A. Lerner

"Celebrating Our Differences: Living Two
Faiths in One Marriage"
Mary Helene Rosenbaum

"Faith and Interfaith in a Global Age"
Marcus Braybrooke

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Celebrating Interethnic, Interfaith. and Interracial Relationships"
Brenda Lane Richardson

"Interfaith Wedding Ceremonies:Samples and Sources"
Joan C. Hawxhurst