Priest Krunoslav Karas advises young couples to live apart from in-laws

Priest Krunoslav Karas has sparked significant online discussion following a sermon shared by the Studentski katolički centar Slavonski Brod. In the video, Karas advises young couples to maintain strict boundaries with their families to protect their marriages.

Karas urged couples to ‘run away’ from parents, in-laws, and even siblings, advising them not to live in the same house or even the same yard. He argued that parents often possess an unhealthy impulse to interfere in their children's marriages. Citing scripture, he emphasized that a man must leave his father and mother to join his wife, forming a new, independent family unit.

The sermon has prompted various reactions on platforms like Reddit, with many users supporting his stance. Commenters shared personal experiences regarding the lack of privacy and the difficulties of living with extended family, noting that such arrangements can hinder a couple's ability to resolve conflicts privately.