Relationships & Religion

heya i was just wondering what your views were on being in a serious relationship with somebody, but having completely different beliefs.
For example, I'm a Christian, and my boyfriend isn't. My mum isn't too sure that we can work out because of it, but me and him both think that we can.
I was just wondering if any of you guys think religion can well..clash with a relationship. If a religious person can have a successful relationship with somebody who isn't.

well i think so. well if when in a relationship, do u really tak about religion that much? i definatly think tho, that you shouldn't push your reigion on him, that's the only thing i can think of that would cause conflict other than him dis agreeing and hurting your feelings. but just because he has different beliefs, doesn't mean you can't have a great time together as more than friends!! hope i helpped a little at least! =) good luck sweet heart!!

it should be a problem ... just don't invite him to dinner then force him to church

A difference in religious beliefs can cause a strain on a relationship. As the others said, don't try to force your religion on your partner. But it can create other problems. Such as if/when the couple has children, both parents will be trying to get the child to be of their religion (if the parents are both devout in their respective religions). The key is that of most other relationship problems. Communication, understanding, and compromise. As long as both partners are willing to work with each other and for the relationship, the relationship will (most likely) work.

Timothy

yeh, i mean i don't push my religion on him at all, he doesn't push his beliefs on me either. We do sometimes have conversations about our different beliefs, like what my opinion is and what his is based on our different views. We've said to one another that we're not going to let religion interfer with us, so fingers crossed :) xx

ur a chrsitan. hm
whats does the bible say about being un equally yoked with non believers.

ur on a chair and hes not...is it easier for u to pull him up to u or for him to pull u off the chair.
its eaiser for him to pull u off the chair.
so ur risking it. its easy to fall once u gt the emotional attachemtn i know. i've been tehre
and i also know that u already have ur mind made up and dont really care that i have a point.
BUt mabey u'll b good for him...

the passage i'm talkign about is 2 Corinthians 6:14....so go look it up...

I'm Roman Catholic and my boyfriend "sort of" is, he doesn't go to church that much, sometimes i take him, but i think he only goes because he wants to spend time with me. from my point of view, a relationship in which you have different religions can work out, as long as you try not to force each others religions on each other. as long as you respect what each other believes in, then you're fine.

however, I wouldn't be able to go out with someone who was not the same religion as me, because my parents wouldn't allow it. i wouldn't mind going out with someone who was religious though.

orange daisy.

My grandparents were very strict with my mum which resulted in her rebelling as soon as she could, so shes told me from the start i can date who i like because she knows that if she says im not allowed to go out with somebody then i will anyway, in fact it makes you more determined to see that person. Thats what she found anyways.

Im not a religious person so to me religion doesnt matter. My boyfriend is Christian and im not but we still love each other and its not like religion is getting in our way. Just RESPECT each others religions. My friend had a boyfriend who's religion was muslim or something and they didnt work out because of his dad. So there, its not about religion! {its your parents} lol

Why bring religion into the relationship. If you are in love with someone, it should defy all limits including religion.

Becky I think you should make this decision based on you and your partners thoughts not ours and particularly not your parents.

I mean discuss it with them, educate yourself and make an informed decision but YOU make it and dont depend on others too...

My personal experience has worked extremely well with different religions.

i dont see any problem with religion in a relationship, im a christian and my boyfriend is budhist, and we get along perfectly fine :D as long as you guys are happy, religion has no effect really.

Hi...I really believe that the best possible thing to happen is for both of you to atleast believe in something. The whole purpose of them is for them to be 'your other half'. You can't have everything the same, and maybe you could embrace what he believes in and maybe share beliefs...or if you feel strongly about it you could ask him to become a christian. But you can't force him to be someone he's not.

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