Unequally Yoked

[SweetSoul]

Can anyone relate or add any encouragement or help to me? I am in love with a man who is not as strong in his faith as I need him to be. I am very prayerful, hopeful, patient, understanding, and forgiving but wondering how long do I remain this way? We have a ton of fun together, want to spend our lives together, we love each other and have so much in common. Things would be ideal if only this one thing was in place. Can anyone share their experiences if you were strong in your faith and they were not?

*We are not married, we have been dating for a year and a half. I was hoping to get advice from people who are married. Thank you so much!

 

[sdmsanjose]

I am in love with a man who is not as strong in his faith as I need him to be

Need more details

Is he the same faith as you?
What could he do to be stronger?
etc

 

[JCLover779]

My husband was not a believer at all when I married him. I'm not recommending this route, but I want to point out that people change over time. Some men who seem strong in their faith now, may completely abandon it in 20 years. And others who seem not where you would like them to be, blossom in their faith in 20 years.

How is his character? How does he treat people? You have things in common and a strong friendship - those are good things. Keep praying and asking God to show you in the things that he does and says and the circumstances in your life, and ask God to let your eyes and ears understand when you do see those things.

 

[LovebirdsFlying]

Because you're not married, I'm afraid you can't post in the Married Couples forum. You may post in Questions from Singles about Marriage. If you scroll up you'll see it, or you can follow this link. Meanwhile, this thread will have to close. I'm sorry.