Problems in long term relationship after bf became religious

2020-05-07T08:56:53+00:00

"5 years feels like forever" At 21, yes. But you have your whole life ahead of you. Dont throw good years after bad.

Look up "sunk costs fallacy"

jimmbie · 2020-05-07T07:00:45+00:00

Listen, couples with differing religious beliefs can work out. My mom is Catholic and my dad is Jewish and they’ve been married for 25 years. The thing is, they don’t try to convince each other to convert and are respectful of each other’s beliefs (save for a few jokes my dad makes about the church). It sounds like your boyfriend doesn’t respect you or your beliefs, which suggests he doesn’t respect you in the relationship either. The sexist dogma he sends you doesn’t help change that.

You’re going to be different people from when you’re 16, and people can change in different directions. Even if you feel as though it’s a “long” time, that’s not a reason to stay. You’re still very young and there is PLENTY of time to find someone else. Not all relationships will work out and nor do they need to. Think about YOURSELF first, not him. Either MAKE him respect you or get out of there!

penelopekitty · 2020-05-07T13:19:13+00:00

It's very rare for someone to go from atheism to born again Christianity. IMO his conversion displays a lack of critical thinking skills. He's not intelligent enough for you. I promise you that you will look back at this and shake your head. Another possibility is that he is mentally ill. Many schizophrenics become hyper religious.

shewas23 · 2020-05-08T09:28:24+00:00

As you said you would never have started dating if he were a christian when you met. Your best years are still ahead of you. In my experience most people like this only get more extreme in their views as they get older

Title	Problems in long term relationship after bf became religious
Author	carneG
Upvotes	16
Comments	30
Date	May 6, 2020 10:51 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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