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I have a boyfriend who is very spiritual while I'm very much not, hence being on this forum lol. I'm just wondering what I can do to make the relationship work better because the conversations do come up and it's the one subject we're polar opposites on. Suggestions would be appreciated.  

It can be a rich topic for discussion if you can both maintain respect for the other's opinions and beliefs. If not, the relationship is doomed anyway.

Quote from: "Wraitchel"It can be a rich topic for discussion if you can both maintain respect for the other's opinions and beliefs. If not, the relationship is doomed anyway.

I'm tempted to put my signature under that.

Be honest about your views and ask the same of him. That way, you might learn to deal with your differences in time. An oracle advise, I know, but since I've never been with somebody holding the direct opposite of my beliefs, at least as far as religion goes, that's all I have to offer.

Veriety is the spice of life! Better that than someone who agrees with you, on everything, all of the time. Just imagine how dull and tedious that would be.

I don't think avoidance can work forever. Depending on how serious you are about this relationship, issues in the future could arise about where to hold a wedding, how to bring up your kids etc.

In your position, I would have a go at challenging his beliefs, you never know, you may be the one to cure him! I'm sure he would thank you for it if you manage. All my previous girlfriends that were of a mild theistic belief ended up either agnostic or atheist under my careful guidance. I enjoyed the sunday morning lie-ins much more when I had company