i'm totally depressed !!! im a christian and my bf is a hindu..my fam is against

India
June 6, 2008 1:13am CST
friends, im totally depressed,because we both r of different relegion, my family is against to our relashionship..and we cant live without each other also...we both are really getting tensed when we think what vl happen..why relegion is a problem .i cant understand? we both r indians ,i finished my degree gonna do higher studies and he is searching for a job rite now...what we have to do.my mom is giving advices everyday.im totally fed up with that..and all r angry with me also...can u give us a solution please...
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16 responses
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
6 Jun 08
Hi crys be gather up yourself and be hopeful. If you are at a mature age already, which I believe you are, I don't think religion will be a problem to your relationship or to any relationship for that matter. I know it's difficult to hear people especially close family members talk negatively about your differences but, what really counts is your decision to love and stay with you man mo matter what. If you're strong enough to stand on your decision and make a lifetime commitment with him, I'm sure your relationship will succeed. Just be sure of your feelings with this man and his feelings towards you so you won't regret anything at the end. Don't give up, Hope is Never Lost.
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• India
6 Jun 08
thank u for ur response..pray for us..ya its very difficuly to hear from family like this yaar....but wht can i do..it all happend..anyways thanks
@Lock_Heed (210)
• United States
6 Jun 08
Love is what matters. Religion is based on faith and I do not need that to believe in the one I love. We have been happily married for almost 10 years now and are of different religions. There is no reason why anyone should be forced away from true love regardless of reason. Our families disagreed on the wedding cerimony but we all comprimised. Love conquers all. Be it the love of a family member or lover. If God has a plan and his plan included the both of you how can any religion deny your love.
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• India
6 Jun 08
ya defenitly love is tht matters..thank u from hearin u since u r experienced..ya god is there to help us..
@swatig (1183)
• India
6 Jun 08
here i jst wnt to add tht religion is not the problem to any but its the attitude towards situation tht makes sense and one thing more, relationship is not the easy task to understand. mine advice for your situation is search the job as he is doing and meanwhile you do the studies well so that you also can get the job early so that both can stood on its own coz that makes the difference in the attitude of both the families.
• India
13 Jun 08
well we also have planned like that only..after reaching a position we will tell them ...i dont know wht all things are gonna happen..anyways i knew before all these problems vl be there....thank u for responding
@kerriannc (4279)
• Jamaica
6 Jun 08
Well do you love your family? If the answer is yes then sit them down and let them know that you are in love with each other. Relatives sometimes see that we are unable to so we will rebel against them. Do you have to live in India if not them start to look a job outside of this misery and be with the one you love. I would though look at the pros and cons to see if there are anywhere that you both convince your family. All the best.
• Japan
6 Jun 08
Hi I agree with kerriannc.. talk to your family explain them how much you are envolved..and if you and ur bf are sure about the relationship.. then inform ur family that you will be with no one apart from this hindu guy...may be now they won;t approve .. as you are still studying and ur guy also is not settled ( in terms of career().. give them some time-- i will pary to god that it will be alright...
• India
13 Jun 08
thanks...sure ur prayers should be with me....i dont know what vl happen...
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Jun 08
Well, If I were you're Mom, I'd give you the same advice. Why because you are a Christian and hence you should know that our God does not want us to be equally yoke with unbelievers. I supposed you know the Bible and this is written in there. Records would show that in a relationship, difference in religion is a big deal. Why because you are supposed to be one flesh and you must have one faith and how can you keep your marriage going smooth and be blessed if you have different God.
• India
6 Jun 08
ya i know that..and befor i used to tell i will marry a christian only ....but it all happend..even if i marry my god vl be with me only..i beleive in him only..and after all i beleive there is only one god...but now i love him so much..i dont have anyother choice i need him only..because of relegion i cant leave him no...
• Trinidad And Tobago
7 Jun 08
hi dear my advice to u is if he makes u happy it does not matter what others think because SPIRITUALITY has NO and i mean NO RELIGIOUS BOUNDARIES ok sweety so u jus do what makes u feel comfortable but make sure that is what u really want.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
6 Jun 08
If your really are a true Christian then you will want to do what god wants you to do. He tells us in the bible not to be unequally yoke. There are many reason for this. have you talked about how you will raise your children? You need to marry someone that can give you real support in God and understands the way of Christianity. If you don't you will be pulled way form your relationship with Jesus.
@max1950 (2306)
• United States
6 Jun 08
tell them to butt out it's your life ,what are you 5 years old stand up for yourself.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
7 Jun 08
There are several solutions to your problem. 1. Are you willing to convert to Hindu? If you are the problem is solved. 2. Is he willing to convert to Christianity? If so the problem is solved. Mixed Marriages can be difficult. Perhaps One or both of you are not that strict in your faith. If either of you can relax and allow the other to do the Praying, etc. then once again the marriage might work out. It can be a sticky wicket unless you are Both determined to make it work!
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
6 Jun 08
Hi crysambscorp, Religion sometimes causes so many problems, when the fact is, it doesn't really matter. we are all one and someday everyone must see that. Is it just your family that is against the relationship, or is your boyfriend's family also opposed to it? I don't think that families should interfere after their children are grown. If you both truly feel that you are meant to be together, I believe you should stay together and hope that your family will come to understand in time. Remember you are both adults, and remind your family of that. I can understand that you do not want to hurt your family, but you must also think of your happiness. Blessings.
• United States
7 Jun 08
The problem is if you are a practising christian you know that God will have no other gods before him. How would your boyfriend feel about that? Could you live in a home that had other gods in it? Could he live with only one God? And then of course there is the issue of children which religion would they be raised in? If you are committed to your religion no matter what it is it will be a big deal in your relationships. For you and for him, unless neither one of you are practising your faith? For you the bible says your husband is the leader of your household and as such what he follows will be important. As a woman whose husband has turned from christian faith I can tell you it is not easy it is very hard and is even harder on the children because they are unsure of what to believe. This is from my personal experience as well as a knowledge of what the bible tells us.
• India
6 Jun 08
listen friend dont get disturbed with this situation. you know god tests everybody in there life and this just might be the case with you lovers. and i am sure you will pass this test. see i think what you need to do is try to explain to your parents that he is a good choice for you. and what i think is first let your partner get a job be secure in his life and on the other side even your parents would get that much time to understand things. and as far as religion is concerned try to explain them that it doesn't really matters. you should try to tell them all the goods an the bas of your lover and give them the right situation to choose for that guy. tell them that you believe in them and they wont let your love. that's all i think and they might get ready and even then if they dont then its all your wish on what to do. see at the end its you who have to live your life not our parents , so after the boy gets a job then you can even think of settling in another place. cause you surely have to leave your house then even boy should be wiling to do that. and atlast i will say that please make sure that your love is worth the effort you are making to get married. best of luck friend.
@dlm6171 (60)
• Trinidad And Tobago
6 Jun 08
hello, what a precidment ! I feel so sory about the situation and I tell you Jesus is about love. I am a Christian as well and I know the pains and after effects of being yoked with an unbelieveer in marriage. You see all you are feeling is love, for your boyfriend. However what you are doing is calling the Lord judgement on your life!Have you witnessed to your bf? about Christ love. You know you could never be a Hindu ? you have to be born one? There are no similarities in the religion. I to an East Indian ,but I live in the West Indies. So my friend I am well acquainted with the both sides . My advice to you is to talk with your pastor or a good grounded friend in the Bible. It is better to walk away now,than to go threw the pains of divorce, God will put someone in your path,and you will know this because it will not bring pain , but peace. Let go and let God!
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
6 Jun 08
if you really love each other dont care about religion and the people who against it!
@naaadh (217)
• United States
6 Jun 08
There are many couples in the world like that. even romeo and juliet :P. anyway, what i have to tell you is not to give up hope. Your parents are worried that he might hurt you in the future, or that you might not have a happy life with him. Parents care about their kids in every way. So sometimes they over-do somethings. Convince to your parents that you both love each other and that you will be happy with him only. Tell your parents that marrying him wont influence you to change your religion. And i belive these things are very strict in hindhu. Do not shout back at your parents. But dont give up hope either. Hope is always lurking. Convincing is whats left. If you are good at talking and convincing you can do it. If you truly love him you can do it and you wont give up hope. I hope you both will get married..ill pray for you :)
• Singapore
6 Jun 08
make ur family uderstand the seriousness of ur relationship no fam can b coldblooded for their kids just u need to persuade them with full faith and confidence.wish u all the best for ur future