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Sure it shouldn't make a difference, but practically speaking, I've seen it happen frequently, usually because, depending on the adherence of the religious party/ies to their respective religions, conflicts often arise in the nature of their principles on life and their perspectives and when this affects personal decisions e.g. living together before marriage, job choices and industries as opposed to life hypoetheticals e.g. media controversies like euthanasia etc, it becomes a problem with no real solution.

I think that's the most difficult thing about it, really, just the fact that there's no real perfect solution to moral and principled conflicts unless one or both parties abandon their religious beliefs which isn't really a solution at all. I'd like to think that both parties would be able to at least accept and support the other's beliefs but I've seen many relationships where this isn't the case - but perhaps this can be attributed to youthful stubbornness and naivety. :/

Relationships are about compromises, difference of religion is a huge one. I would say it depends on the religion and on how involved both persons are into their religion. If both of you are willing to have a relationship, then it matters as much or as little as you want it to.

Post by Hypergrind

I would say it depends on the religion and on how involved both persons are into their religion.

That's a very good point - there'd be a lot more common ground between people who Roman Catholic's and of the Church of England (both as Christians), or Catholic and Jehova's Witnesses (the latter not being Christians), than other faiths.

Well it shouldn't but it will.

Post by kissandmakeup

Well it shouldn't but it will.

And thats that, agreed.

I am dating a girl who is of a different religion. It can be hard to talk about, both of us believe quite strongly in our own religions, but are open to the other's opinion. I think the hardest part is the actual framing of the conversation. I find if I make a 'statement' about her religion it is quite easy to upset her, but if i frame it through a 'question' it opens up the discussion quite a bit. We disagree but it helps us understand each other more. The power of words!

So far though it has not come between us because we respect each other's religion.

I dont think so .....ıf someone loves u , would not give a shit about your religion.
ıf he make a problem about ur religion , then send him away.Love there is no borders thats why we call love...

It depends on what religion's you both follow.
If one is Jewish, and the other is Islamic, then there probably would be problems in the future due to deep feelings of discomfort to the other religion which extends back to our parents, grandparents and great grandparents generations: (or may even be caused by what is happening in the Middle East right now.)
Although this is true, I agree with datura: It shouldn't matter what religion you both belong to, all that matters is that you like (or love) each other. That is an overpowering factor which is far more important than religion.
Love conquers all.

it really depends how much you live by your religion. for example if you are a really devout christian and your partner is a really devout muslim, i just cant see the 2 everyday parts of life getting on that well. but i wouldnt know i have never experienced it before...

I don't think it should matter but it always does. Families and friends get involved and make matters worse. This does however greatly depend on how religiously you follow your ... well religion! If you aren't a very religious person I don't see why there would be a problem. if you are however religious, raising children and types of marriage cermoinies could get messy. When it comes down to it love is love and therfore anything can work if you make it!