"He agreed ― we shouldn't be. And that was that. I'd never ended a relationship over religion. Disagreements about having children? Absolutely. Political beliefs? Yes. The guy being a jerk? Oh, sure. But if you'd asked me whether I'd break up with a man I was falling in love with over religion ― Greek Orthodox or any other ― I wouldn't have even considered it a possibility."
"There are always going to be things in life that you don't expect. When I was dating, I thought the best way to guard against potential deal breakers was to be upfront and include them in my profile. That way, there'd be no guessing or mistaking what I want. Any guy that viewed my profile could see that I was politically left, sitting on the fence about having kids (though leaning toward not having any) and culturally Jewish. But that isn't enough."
I ended a relationship because my partner would not convert and we agreed we should not date. I had never previously ended a relationship over religion and assumed religious differences wouldn't cause a breakup. I listed political views, child preferences, and cultural identity on my dating profile to avoid surprises. Profile disclosure proved insufficient for serious relationships that require in-depth conversations about religion. If religion is significant, it shapes future plans and affects a partner. 'Significant' can mean emotional importance without daily service attendance. Individuals must decide whether religion is a deal breaker and what sacrifices they will accept. Many expect religion not to be a major factor, but for some it remains central.
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