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===== 8. Possible Paths Toward Harmony =====

Despite the challenges, some mixed marriages do succeed through:
* Mutual respect and clearly defined boundaries (“You can attend the meeting; I’ll take the kids to the park”).
* Private compromise on how to handle holidays (for example, celebrating quietly without the JW spouse).
* Empathy and patience, recognizing that the JW partner’s restrictions come from deep conviction, not lack of love.

Would you like me to describe how these tensions typically play out over time — for example, how the relationship often changes if the couple has children or if one partner later leaves the religion?