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Advice On How To Handle Religious Differences In Relationships by simtosul: 10:04am On Oct 25, 2015
When dating or marrying someone who practices a different religion than yours, the three most important things to practice are:
1. Tolerance of differences.
2. Compromise.
3. Flexibility.

Three things to think about:
If you are considering marrying someone who is a different religion than you are, absolutely talk about the following three topics before you are married, and even before you are engaged:

1. The wedding. Will you have a wedding conducted by a religious figure or more than one, representing both yours and his faith? Will you do something completely out of the box like choose a religion neither of you belongs to, but you both admire?
2. Having and raising children. Ask the hard, specific questions, like whether or not you will want the child to go to church or mosque and later allow the child to decide which one to choose? You will save yourself a lot of time and energy by doing this now. If things get heated, don’t panic. Do seek counseling from a professional or a member of the clergy.
3. The rest of the family. How will you handle those members of the families who may object to your marrying or dating someone outside your faith? How will you handle a relative who is prejudiced? The more prepared you are the less likely a family fight will harm your relationship.

Three important things you shouldn't do:
1. Don’t criticize another religion. If you don’t agree with the practice of kneeling in worship, or saying prayers, then don’t – but be quiet about it, and allow other people to practice their religion as they normally do.
2. Don’t disrespect another religion. Some places of worship have a dress code that is designed to show respect. It will usually involve covering parts of your body from a bare midriff to your bare arms. If you’re visiting a place of worship that you’ve never visited before , dress up a little in a conservative way.
3. Don’t experience another person’s reticence to join in as rejection of your faith. Be tolerant if your date or spouse is not ready to dive into your religion so fast. It takes time for some people to adjust. Don't expect people to have the same ability to adjust that you do to embrace new things and vice versa. Be prepared for them to want to celebrate the cultural differences quicker than the religious differences.
Thanks.
Re: Advice On How To Handle Religious Differences In Relationships by Beesluv: 10:07am On Oct 25, 2015
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Re: Advice On How To Handle Religious Differences In Relationships by Nobody: 10:42am On Oct 25, 2015
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Re: Advice On How To Handle Religious Differences In Relationships by adorablepepple(f): 11:00am On Oct 25, 2015
It's better you don't get into the relationship in the first place. All those your analysis no jell at all
Re: Advice On How To Handle Religious Differences In Relationships by sinaj(f): 11:06am On Oct 25, 2015
#evn if dere are other dancers on the floor, mine eyes will see only you...#


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