I'm an atheist & my bf's family is Catholic. I have tried to discuss this but he says we'll figure it out. I worry about resentment from his family & the effects on my marriage & future children. I see problems arising. But he doesn't. What do I do?

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Call me Z answered

I too, am an unabashed atheist. My advice to you: Be yourself. You’ll be happier in the long run.

Think: Is your boyfriend a devout Catholic? If he is, you might have to face that things may not work out as you hope. Religion poisons everything, don’t let other people’s beliefs impede your happiness.

If he’s not, then you should still proceed with caution, particularly around his relatives, expect dissent, but don’t tolerate insult. 

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Molly Rohde
Molly Rohde commented
He is not a devout Catholic, in fact he only attends church with his family on holidays. He is pretty laid back about it and accepting of me and my views. I just worry about how his family will react and whether or not they will accept me.
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Call me Z commented
Be who you are. Assuming you aren’t outwardly annoying or hideous, they should accept you as the one their son loves, and be done with it.
If that doesn’t get you their good graces, then you don’t need them.

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