When Culture Hurts Marriage: Secrets, Pressure & Broken Trust | RLC Q&A

Marriage does not exist in isolation — it exists within culture, family expectations, tradition, and community pressure.

In this RLC Question & Answer session, we confront some of the most uncomfortable but necessary conversations affecting marriages today, especially within African and diaspora communities.

🔎 In this episode, we discuss:
• When “cultural norms” feel like betrayal in marriage
• Secrets justified by tradition — money, elders, and decision-making
• The emotional toll of public image vs private reality
• Pressure to have children and its impact on mental health
• Disrespect disguised as discipline, headship, or culture
• How involving elders before your spouse destroys trust
• Rebuilding unity after boundaries have been crossed

This episode is not about rejecting culture — it’s about protecting marriage, emotional safety, and unity.

💬 If you’ve ever felt silenced, misunderstood, or torn between culture and your spouse, this conversation is for you.

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🏠 ALSO WATCH: RLC BUILD / BUY A HOUSE CHALLENGE

Marriage isn’t just emotional — it’s also financial, strategic, and generational.

As part of Real Life Conversations, we encourage couples to build unity not only in love, but in vision, planning, and legacy.

👉 Watch our RLC Build / Buy a House Challenge here:

🔗    • Build Back Home or Buy in the Diaspora Fir...  

This challenge helps couples think critically about:
• Renting vs buying
• Building equity together
• Making long-term decisions as a team
• Avoiding financial pressure that strains marriages

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