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I-missed-hump-day Poll: Do you think someone with strong religious beliefs and someone with no religious beliefs could have a real relationship?

Posted by Hotkiss (aka hotkiss7348) Feb 24 '11, 08:58

I really, really came to like the boy who flew to see me this weekend.

However, he's super duper religious. He even piously abstains from sex, drugs, and drinking which I actually really respect, though he never pushes his religion on anyone nor does he impose, but it very strongly guides his life.

On the other hand, I don't really have religion.

I feel like a relationship like that would never work. Maybe for a while, but I feel that ultimately, there would be great divides. Especially when child raising gets involved.

Thoughts?

Responses:

honestly, i think not in the long run. if your life isn't in keeping with his faith, it's not realistic to believe that it won't cause major problems -- nm - Andie Feb 24, 09:08
It really depends on the people and the levels of religious involvement in day-to-day life. It *can* work, but conflicts are inevitable. - Name Withheld By Request Feb 24, 09:05
It depends on the 2 people really. If you can accept his religion and that it very strongly guides his life...and in turn, he can accept that you - Jim Feb 24, 09:04
Alot of the time, the religion frowns upon marrying outside of it. So, not only do you have to work out how you are going to live day to day, but - Amy Feb 24, 09:04
abstains from sex? nope, no chance - dogbert Feb 24, 09:03
As with almost anything, it depends on the people involved. - Stephen, Enemy of the RNC Feb 24, 09:03
if by "real relationship" you mean with the expectation of getting married and raising a family, you've nailed the sticking points exactly. -- nm - znufrii Feb 24, 09:03
Not me. nm - Dignan Feb 24, 09:03
Hang on. How is your second to last sentence in the IM even a consideration right now? - con_carne Feb 24, 09:02
I kind of agree with your 2nd to last paragraph. - JaxSean Feb 24, 09:02
Of course. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Feb 24, 09:02
I imagine it works for some people, but not many. -- nm - Don Homer Feb 24, 09:01
my sister and her husband do. -- nm - loosilu on BB Feb 24, 09:01
Yes. (nm) - Will Hunting Feb 24, 09:01
Agree with your IM. -- nm - Spawn Feb 24, 08:59
No. -- nm - Luke Feb 24, 08:59

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