Tfd,
"The key to any long term relationship"
I've been married 40 years.
Let's see...
How to stay married.
Keep your pants up around other people.
When you argue don't hit below the belt.
Apologize quickly.
Don't use sex as a weapon or to manipulate.
If you want to be trusted, be trustworthy.
Never ever hit them.
Be aware it's normal to argue and don't really expect the other person to think like you.
Sometimes you both just need to distance yourself if tensions are high so you don't say things you regret or have to live with permanent damage.
Spend time together without always thinking you have to talk.
Forget what you see on TV how ideal relationships should be.
There will be good days and bad days. Good months and bad months. You might even think your relationship at some point is done. If you both actually love each other but can't see through the frustration, give it time. Don't expect quick resolutions. Don't give up and stop trying.
The things you argue about when you're young, you'll may still be arguing over years later.
Don't think you're going to change the other person.
Practice unconditional love.
Just try to be nice and expect the same from them.
There's something I'd like to know about these women if we could get an honest answer.
Do they see themselves are Americans who are Muslim or Muslims who are American.
Which identity do they identify with first? American or Muslim.
Based on history and what we know of them, I would suspect they see themselves as Muslims first.
That being the case the fact they are American takes a back seat to their religious views.
As Muslims we have a pretty good idea how these women feel about Jews and Israel is a Jewish nation.
I understand how atheists laugh and disrespect people who have religious viewpoints but this is no laughing matter.