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My gf is a catholic, and I am an atheist. I really like her, but she says she can't be with an atheist?
should I fake believing in god just to be with her? I mean I really want to be with her, but even if I say I believe in god I won't. What should I do?
13 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
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- TellyBLv 51 decade ago
If you feel that you can study the catholic faith and convert to catholic, then it seems ok to continue to be together with her. But if you feel no matter what, that you could never change your atheism and don't care to learn her faith, then it's time to move along to someone who is atheist. She has told you that her faith is part of who she is, so you must accept that. Plenty of atheists study religion, and later decide to convert, because it is what they want and believe. Only you can decide the next step for you.
- 1 decade ago
Do not pretend. To have a good relationship you need to be honest with each other. She needs to be more open-minded. A relationship can incorporate religion but it is not about it.
Ask her why it is so important that you be religious and then prove to her that you can be the man for her and support her belief in God without being religious yourself.
- sparki777Lv 71 decade ago
You shouldn't fake, because if you do, your whole relationship would be built on a lie. That's not healthy for anybody, including atheists.
- wilo_chickLv 41 decade ago
Not much you can do at least your honest about it but I am catholic and would find it hard to be with an atheist. You need to talk about it and how it would affect your relationship i guess.
Source(s): My thoughts - MarysiaLv 71 decade ago
move on or find God - that's the only outcome. why would you be with someone who doesn't share the same core values -- would make for a lousy relationship in the long run.
good luck
- Anonymous1 decade ago
are u sure she's ur gf? i mean if u have different beliefs and u say that she doesnt want to be with an atheist then how can u call her ur gf?
- 1 decade ago
dont pretend. i know that religion is not important in a friendship but it helps if you can understand each other like believe the same thing.
- 1 decade ago
dont fake believing in God for her.
i suppose if she REALLY loves you,
she'll be with you anyways
- other_guyLv 61 decade ago
She's your girlfriend even though she says she can't be you?!?!? What the?!?!
