Breakup with a Non-Christian

Morgan W.

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Hello all!

Yesterday I made the decision to end my one year relationship with my boyfriend. I knew before that he was a non-believer. I stayed and continued this because I loved him, but he did not love all of who I am, he did not love God as I do not the God who lives in me. He told me that he respected my religion as well as other religions. I did not force him to become a Christian, as this is the wrong thing to do as a Christian. Many times I tried to leave the relationship because I knew this would eventually not work out. Each time I left a goodbye, he would leave me such a sweet message and I would come right back and change my mind. I did not have the strength to leave. He asked me not to speak of religion again or say I would leave because that would be the final time. Fast forward two months (Christmas day), I asked my boyfriend if he would be open to coming to church with me, and he said he would. He was on vacation in Italy and visited several churches there, and he told me he would never convert to Christianity nor did he want anyone to force him. The fact he said he would NEVER convert was the straw that ended the relationship for me. I ended that relationship and he was angry with me. I knew this was the right thing to do according to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word. He told me I was the nicest girl he ever met, and since then he has blocked me from all communication and wants nothing to do with me. I feel so bad that I am so hated, but I know this was the right thing to do. I honestly feel like a horrible person right now for causing someone who loved me hate. Did I make the right decision? I can’t help but feel so bad and upset right now. Thank you for your words and support during this time.

Morgan W.
 
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I think you did the right thing. You felt deeply convicted throughout the relationship and it seemed like you needed that extra push to end it for good. I'm glad the opportunity presented itself. It will save you even bigger heartache in the long run had you continued to stay with him. It's understandable that he'd feel that way, but he will move on. *big hugs*
 
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I just want to say that you have made the best decision not only for yourself, but also for any future children you will have.

As a believer you are responsible for sharing Jesus and the amazing impact he has had on your life with your children. When someone has a different life goal/values it can be really challenging to be teamed up with them. Also, if the LORD is directing you to go a certain direction and your partner isn't open to the Holy Spirit and His leading then it might be impossible to making steps as a couple. It is really hard to have a close marriage relationship with someone who does not believe in something that is key to your identity. Your identity is in Christ.

I have tried dating nonChristians before with the hopes that they would change. To be honest, I wasted time, and emotional energy. They wanted to compromise and took me further from God rather than closer to Him. I wish I had listened to Paul's warning in 2 Corinthians 6:14-18:

Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever? And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God said:

“I will live in them
and walk among them.
I will be their God,
and they will be my people.
Therefore, come out from among unbelievers,
and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord.
Don’t touch their filthy things,
and I will welcome you.
And I will be your Father,
and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”
 
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The key to a good relationship is to know thyself and to also be in control of your id and ego.

I met a girl once upon a time. She was beautiful, drop dead gorgeous. She was smart and we could talk for hours and hours. Unfortunately, she was of a religion that was not compatible with my beliefs. She believed that it was a sin to vaccinate kids, have blood transfusions, and a host of other things that are just flat out incompatible with my beliefs.

We were strongly attracted to each other physically, but there was no way our beliefs would or could ever be compatible. So I opted to not even start a relationship with her. We stayed purely friends...

If your religion is important to you and a part of your life, then don't even think about dating those who aren't your same religion. It will just never work out well in the end...
 
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