A marriage is the creation of a new family by bringing together two distinct people from very different and individual backgrounds. Meeting two different people can often cause conflicts. Merging families can also create a harmonious relationship of balance and teamwork if their differences and similarities complement each other. After conducting an interview with Darlene and Mike Smith, it became clear that their relationship seemed balanced and harmonious. The interview asked questions about how elements such as their background, common challenges, boundaries, family interactions, and spirituality developed into a family and marital relationship that successfully navigates life together. ContextThe process of the interview The couple entered the interview looking very happy. attitude, which seemed to set the tone for the rest of our conversation. Their happiness was clearly shown as they sat very close together on the couch with their arms around each other. Mike jokingly shared that he felt like he was in a psychologist's office because of the blue couch. Its lightness helped keep things comfortable. The interview began by asking them for detailed background information about their education and individual family experiences. Out of respect for their time constraints, they were each given a printed copy of the interview schedule and asked to spend a few minutes answering individual background questions. Portions of the background questions were taken from “Life Review Interview Questions (Lewis and Massing 2000). They then shared what they thought was relevant about their responses. After some discussion on the history section, the interview ...... middle of paper ...... food individuals. Having clearly defined family boundaries, complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses, while being guided and supported by the Christian faith, they continue to navigate life together. Works Cited Bradbury, T., Engl, J., Hahlweg, K., Rogge, D., & Thurmaier F. (2006) Predicting marital distress and dissolution: refining the two-factor hypothesis. Journal of Family Psychology. Flight. 20, no. 1, 156-159. Keller, James F. Prest, Layne A., (1993) Spirituality and family therapy: spiritual beliefs, “myths and metaphors”. Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy, Vol. 19 No. 2 137-148. Lewis R. Massing P. (2000). Life Review Interview Questions, Learning Place Online.comO'Brien, M. Peyton, V. (2002). Parental attitudes and marital intimacy: A longitudinal analysis. Journal of Family Psychology Vol. 16 No. 2, 118-127.