For me, one word that encompasses a lifestyle "Respect".Originally Posted by Piamed
We respect a girlfriend's/wife's beliefs and they respect ours.
Now dialogue into the why's and wherefores should only be undertaken if both parties remain calm
I asked my GF (I will call her my fiancée only after I have asked her father for her hand in marriage, yes, I am old-fashioned that way) if we could have a civil wedding and she kindly agreed to this.
I would have felt like a hypocrite to be married in a church as I am an atheist.
How to manage the situation?
I think it is important to discuss these things at the outset of a relationship so as not to have misunderstanding later.
There are so many much more important things in life to think about.
It seems to me that most people in the UK think the same as me.
Attendances in church are continually decreasing, people have had enough of mindless indoctrination.
My religion? Love, honour and (sometimes) obey my soon-to-be wife
Give as much as I can to her in emotional ways and hope to receive a little back.
