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When exploring other traditions threatens your marriage

My wife thinks my interest in Buddhism means I'm abandoning Christianity but I feel like I'm finding the same truth in both and she won't listen.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The recognition of universal spiritual principles conflicts with a partner's need for religious exclusivity and shared identity.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The perennial philosophy — shared mystical core across traditions?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.