Nikita Gupta explains that, although it can be challenging to navigate culture clashes, it will ultimately strengthen the bond between you and your partner.

Culture clash is a broad term that describes conflict or tension in an interracial or intercultural relationship stemming from differences between the partners' cultural beliefs and expectations.

This includes their knowledge, customs, religious and political belief systems, artistic tastes, morals, understanding of and relationship to the law, and any other capabilities or habits acquired by being a member of their culture.

Most often, culture clashes and the demise of the relationship happen when each partner's beliefs cannot be reconciled with one another.

Nikita Gupta, MBA, is an author, writer, blogger, creator of the globally renowned multicultural lifestyle blog Growing Up Gupta, entrepreneur, and philanthropist (co-creator of the first America Black History box for kids).

Gupta is African American, and her husband is Indian — his parents are from North India. The interracial and intercultural couple have been together for nearly 19 years, married for 14.5 years, and have two children.

Successfully navigating culture clash requires teamwork, perseverance, and a willingness to compromise.

If you think you may be experiencing culture clash in your interracial relationship, keep reading to find out the best ways to avoid, minimize, and work through it together!