My boyfriend doesn't follow my religion, is that okay?

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My boyfriend and I have been together since this February. I have had the time of my life with this man. He makes sure that I am always taken care of, that I know I am loved, and that I am happy. Anything I need or want this man will break his back to get it for me. Anytime we get upset with each other we will come back to each other in the next 30 mins to talk it out. I have been physically attacked by my ex and when I told him, he nearly cried. When it comes to me, he's such a passionate person.

He always talks so fond of me to his friends and family and it makes me feel great.

He was a Christian as a child but as he grew he figured it wasn't for him. He wouldn't call himself an Athiest but a spiritual person.

Should I be worried about furthering our relationship? I don't mind it and neither does he but my aunt has commented on our relationship and I have always thought highly of her. I'm defintley not calling it quits but should I be concerned?

*I know this sounds silly but I really want someone else's opinion*

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As long as you can have a mutual respect for each other's beliefs, then there is no issue. Some people may not understand that, but it is possible.

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I'm an atheist, and I've almost never dated another atheist. Of all the issues I've run in to, our different religions have never been one.

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My Christian and my boyfriend isn't religious and we're both happy. It's really not your aunt's place to say something like that. If you're both happy that's all that matters.

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It's just something you two need to be able to communicate about. In general, it's probably fine... But what about when you have children? Will you follow one religion with your children or expose them to both? If you're on the same page about this topic then it's probably fine! It sounds like otherwise you're in a healthy and happy relationship! 😊

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My husband is a Christian. I'm an Athiest. He respects what I believe and I respect what he believes. We've talked through it before and we never get angry and talk down to one another while discussing. That's what it comes down to, mutual respect. As long as you both respect each other's beliefs you should be fine. I've been told by members of his family I'm going to hell. Literally been told to my face "eternity is a long time". It upset him so bad that the relationship between that person and him was strained for a long time. Your relationship is just that - yours. Between you and him. Don't let others opinions come between that.

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I'm an atheist and my fiancé is a Christian. His family is religious as well. We both respect how we feel and at times he will of course make a few comments trying to get me to come to Christianity but is completely okay when I don't. He loves me for me and I for him. It is no one else's business what your religions are and no ones concern. You may respect your aunt but I would definitely tell her to kindly butt out. You seem to have found yourself a great guy don't let something so small come in the way of that.

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Being of two different religions can make it a hell of a lot harder, especially when it comes to deciding in what religion to raise your children should you have any. It tore my grandparents apart (my grandma was Catholic and my grandpa was Methodist) but if you vow to stay chill about it then there's no huge issue.

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I think you need to think long term. Do you want to raise your children in the church? Do you want to raise them through the teachings of the bible? If the answer is no, I wouldn't worry about it.

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I'm an atheist and my boyfriends entire family is fairly religious, but we're fine. As long as you respect each other's views all should be good.

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I wouldn't listen to your aunt. The older generations are a lot more close minded than we are. That's just the harsh truth. There's nothing wrong with dating outside of your religion. If you both respect each other, there shouldn't be an issue. And who knows, you both may open up and learn from each other. It happened to me.

My boyfriend doesn't follow my religion, is that okay?

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