Heterogamy, also known as intermarriage is the marriage between partners from different
             social, racial, religious, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds. These marriages are more likely to break
             down due to the differences the spouses share between each other. Different views may arise in
             the marriage that may cause conflict, which both may not have a solution too. Factors such as a
             persons cultural background, race, religion, etc play a very important role in compatibility when
             looking for a life partner. These factors may be over looked by lust or love for the person when
             deciding to get married, but can come into play later on in the marriage. This is when the
             marriage is likely to crumble because in most cases love is not the variable needed in for a
             successful marriage. Later on in a marriage when the initial desire and passions for one anther
             has faded, one might be left with the realization that they married someone that they are no
             In the text book differences in religion is seen to be a significant factor in the break down
             in heterogamous marriages. This is key because when a conflict occurs in a interfaith marriage
             where one or both partners refuse to sacrifice their religious in order to salvage the marriage,
             therefore not able to comprise which later can lead to divorce. Also, when children become a
             factor in a marriage this too can play a role in the failure of the marriage. The couple must
             decide what faith identity to provide for their children. In a interfaith marriage providing a faith
             identity for the children involved is difficult because each spouse may feel that their religion is
             the best for the child's upbringing.
             In conclusion, heterogamous marriages break down due to the significant differences
             between both parties. These differences are so influential to one's character that it makes it
             extremely difficult for one to sacrifice these d
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