Re: How do you support a Christian in a relationship?

[Loffler]

Oh Loffler, that's bad.  I am doubtful any buses want you as a passenger if that was serious.

You don't tell the bus that.

And I'm just saying women cuz he's a guy. The same advice applies to women about men, and gays about each other. There are thousands, maybe millions of people out there who can make you happy, and definitely millions who can make you short-term happy if you get my drift.

Don't tell that to e-harmony, they are banking on the soul mate idea! Hehe    I know what you meant.

It's funny, but I not only approve of e-harmony's matching methods but in fact believe they fit the worldview I describe above quite nicely. Some people might think the site's matching methods are connecting kindred spirits, but really all it's doing is placing people together who will have the most in common and the least amount of friction.

Not to be too cynical, but I could probably produce similar results matching people based on their education,income, relationship with family, and number of sex partners.

[Twiddler]

I've been there, and it sucks.  Basically, I'll say this:  ask her to be with you because of the person that you are instead of basing it on what religious belief you hold.  If she can't get past the fact that you are an atheist and see all the other benefits that you hold, then move on.  It sucks, it really does, but it is in your best interest to find someone who dates you for more than your thoughts on god.