Would you convert for a relationship?

I was thinking about the same thing after watching that show! I was initially thinking that if I was really in love with someone, perhaps I could convert to their religion, just so I was able to be with them, even if I didn't really believe what they believed. But in the scenario in the show, as the wife of a Rabbi, she would have to live and breathe it. Nope, I couldn't do that.

Then the more I though about it, I realised that if I started seeing someone and I found out that they were religious (any religion / denomination), I would know immediately that we were in no way compatible, and I would not pursue a relationship with them.

TL;DR: No 

No. I have zero belief in any religion so I could never see myself suddenly becoming a 'whatever ' because of a man.

I take the polar opposite view to that.     I can understand someone with a faith being able to convert to another but as a person with no faith, I would not - could not - take one up because of a partner.  

I could/would superficially. Being non-religious it would have little true meaning and I am sure I would not be able to convince anyone.  

I am not sure I would want to be in a relationship where I had to pretend with such a large and important part of so many people’s identity though.  Religion is very important to people so I would not want to feel like I was disrespecting them or their beliefs by pretending. I would rather be able to be together with both people going into it knowing what they are really getting.  

I watched all the episodes, I enjoyed it. I would not convert tho.

No.

My BIL (a Methodist) dated a JW. When things got serious, he converted for her. She then proceeded to drop him like a hot potato. (This apparently was her MO. Convert guys and drop them.). My BIL then dated his now wife. She was a Southern Baptist. She converted to JW for him. Her father never forgave her and my BIL hated his FIL ever since. It’s a mess. Frankly, like many converts and not “born” into a religion, my BIL and SIL are religious zealots. They live, breathe and preach their religion 24/7, as do their adult children (who all married cradle JW’s). Their son and his wife work for the church, as does a Son-in-law. None will be having children because of their calling and dedication to their faith, along with their belief that the end is near. I could never live like that. I find them all exhausting. I’m glad they live 100’’s of miles away.

Half of my DH’s family converted. If he would have chosen that path, we would be divorced and I’d have done everything in my power to protect our daughter from my in-laws.

“Flirt to convert” is a common saying in the Mormon church. 😜

No, that's not how it ends thank goodness.

OHHH but to answer the question.. NO I would never... and I am not a good enough actress to pretend for to long... id have to stop that from the beginning...

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David Foster was also married to Linda Thompson supermodel... mother Brody and Brandon Jenner (from Caitlyn Jenner whose deadname is Bruce)..

and He was also married to Yolanda Hadid... Bella and Gigi (victoria secret angels and other supermodels) mom...

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I am (was) the more religious person in a mixed marriage - I'm Catholic, he was (non-practising) RLDS (which has another name now). If my dh chooses to convert - it better be because feels drawn to the Faith and wants to convert for HIMself. I had NO expectation that he would convert and would never dream of asking him to. We've raised the children Catholic and he's been supportive of that and he's always been supportive of my Catholic traditions in the home.

My parents also had a mixed marriage - mum was Catholic, dad was baptised CofE but was agnostic. Mum never asked or suggested (afaik) that dad convert (he was divorced so it would have been more complicated anyway) and she did raise us Catholic but only to the point of Sunday Mass and the Sacraments - we didn't have a Catholic home life because she didn't want to offend dad (who wouldn't have been offended tbh) and she tried talking me out of being "too" Catholic because she worried that would drive my DH away.

So long story short - no I would not convert for a man nor would I expect one to convert for me. Faith (and conversion) should be between the person and God.

Yes.

The boyfriend I had prior to my dh was Jewish and we often talked about if we stayed together, I would convert. I was born and raised Catholic but was never much of a believer; I would've converted and adapted. I honestly don't think it would've been that difficult for me.

I'm just grateful it never came to that - not because of religion, but because he was a bit of an asshole and I think I would've had an unhappy life with him, Jewish or not.

I couldn't convert, because it would be disingenuous. My dh is Buddhist. We were together years before we got married and discussed religion and kids before we got married. Dh was fine w/the kids being Jewish. Buddhism is very different than the Judeo/Christian belief system. It's almost more about internal work than a higher power. People of all religions can practice Buddhist principles. I'm not religious, though I used to be fairly devout. So, my kids were raised w/Judaism, but we didn't go to temple regularly. Though they went to the temple pre-school. We were married by a judge, because we both wanted to stay true to ourselves. It was a beautiful wedding and very spiritual and romantic in it's own way.