You're Getting Married, Should You Convert to Your Future Spouse's Religion?
Your future spouse won't marry you unless you convert. If your future spouse does not accept you "as is" now what will it be like ten years from now? That's no way to start a marriage. Insisted that your future spouse love you for who you are right now or you shouldn't marry him or her.
You are experiencing family pressure. Again, your future in-laws need to accept you "as is". If you cant stand up to the pressure from them now, what will it be like when you're married? What if they want grandchildren and you're not ready so they start pressuring you? You have to learn to stand up to the pressure now because it's not going to be any easier.
To fit in with your future spouse's family and friends. There is a reason your future spouse fell in love with you. It just may be that he or she likes that you are different from family and friends. Don't change what is special about you. Your future spouse just may not like the change.
To end arguments about your faith life. This is a bad sign. If you cannot discuss matters of faith without an argument with your future spouse you shouldn't get married. Over the years you'll have to learn to discuss all sorts of matters without a feud and sometimes you will have to agree to disagree to keep the peace.
Which brings me to the one right reason to join your future spouse's faith. You find a deep personal meaning in your future spouse's faith and want it to be yours. If after deep reflection you come to this reason to convert then you are making a good choice, one you won't soon regret.
Published by Kelly Bryant Pelton
Kelly Pelton is a freelance writer who lives in Arcadia, Ohio. She is passionate about the kitchen and is an amateur gourmet cook. Her dream is to meet Alton Brown and cook with him. View profile
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Post a CommentThis would be very difficult. I'm Roman Catholic and wouldn't date anyone that wasn't a practicing Catholic and free to marry in the church. It's a personal choice. Very good advice!