[Jeff Albertson]

Me and my wife have a similar issue wherein she's English and I'm British

[Kano On The Phone]

Both of yall need to calm down. And dude...Christian v Catholic? You can't be serious. I guess Im not one to get down on somebodys religious beliefs, but if THIS is the deal breaker, then my goodness...both of you are idiots.

She wants to fuck another guy. This is just the outward manifestation of their problems.

[SquiddyCracker]

I think we scared off the OP.

[DrBo42]

Me and my wife have a similar issue wherein she's English and I'm British

Masterful.

[goober]

She wants to fuck another guy. This is just the outward manifestation of their problems.

OP can't face the truth.

Honestly, I don't think I would either if I were in a similar situation, especially if the relationship is as good as he says it is (no matter how one-sided it may be)

[Mr. B Natural]

Me and my wife have a similar issue wherein she's English and I'm British

Wow.
How does one marry somebody when you don't even speak the same language? The power of love, my friends. The power of love.

[NaturalHigh]

Wow. How does one marry somebody when you don't even speak the same language? The power of love, my friends. The power of love.

Don't need no ticket to ride this train.

[SquiddyCracker]

Wow. How does one marry somebody when you don't even speak the same language? The power of love, my friends. The power of love.

... French?

[Escape Goat]

Don't need no ticket to ride this train.

Don't need no credit card to ride this train.

[Big-E]

We still don't know what denomination the OP is? It would be hilarious if he says he is Church of England.

[ChiTownBuffalo]

[NaturalHigh]

Don't need no credit card to ride this train.

They had credit cards when that song came out?

[Escape Goat]

They had credit cards when that song came out?

:o

How old are you, son?

[glow]

OP left out the fact that the ex-bf is catholic

[evil solrac v3.0]

They had credit cards when that song came out?

credit cards been around since the 70s.... when is that song from?

[NaturalHigh]

:o How old are you, son?

24. Twas a joke post to redeem my lyric fail.

I will pray to the Huey Lewis gods for my transgressions.

[davidsaurus]

"I'm Christian she's Catholic" I do not understand that world. I have no help to give.

About where I read to before I decided all hope was lost.

[Escape Goat]

24. Twas a joke post to redeem my lyric fail. I will pray to the Huey Lewis gods for my transgressions.

[CREMSteve]

:/ Sorry, I don't know where to go with this... my girl and I argued Sunday night about religion and whether our kids would go to her church or mine if we each continued with our respective beliefs (I'm Christian she's Catholic). Then Monday morning her little brother ran away to their dad's house (her parents are split) because he argued with his mom. She went to pick him up and her mom got pissed at her for that, so she kicked them both out. That same day her punk ass ex bf sent her a bouquet of tulips (her favorite) and a card saying he still loved her and all kinds of shit. She told me she had some feelings rush back into her head and she felt horrible for it... but it doesn't change the fact. Today we're gonna "talk." I'm pretty sure you all know what is gonna happen. Oh well, it was good while it lasted. We get along so damn well. We have amazing sex. We are insanely compatible and see a lot of things in life similarly... but I guess its not gonna work out. She says I am the perfect man for her and she's constantly reminding me that she wants to marry me, but then this happened...kinda sucks to be honest. Sorry for rambling. You guys are my closest friends :'(

My wife is Catholic, and I'm not religious. She thought it would be a big deal early on in our relationship, but honestly, we spent so much time together, that eventually religion became something of a moot point.

Now, 18 years later, we're married with 3 kids.

So I'd say you've still got a shot. Unless of course she's simply making excuses to cover the fact that she simply wants to get back with the other guy, in which case, you're basically screwed, because you're not going to change how she feels inside in that case.

[Spiffy_1st]

During the talk just say "yeah ok, we'll take the kids to jesus school or whatever", problem solved?

[Kalnos]

My wife is Catholic, and I'm not religious. She thought it would be a big deal early on in our relationship, but honestly, we spent so much time together, that eventually religion became something of a moot point.

Same. I'm thinking this is more about her ex though.

[CREMSteve]

Same. I'm thinking this is more about her ex though.

Agreed.

[NaturalHigh]

During the talk just say "yeah ok, we'll take the kids to jesus school or whatever", problem solved?

which she will reply "speaking of kids i'm pregnant with my ex's baby"

[goober]

My wife is Catholic, and I'm not religious. She thought it would be a big deal early on in our relationship, but honestly, we spent so much time together, that eventually religion became something of a moot point. Now, 18 years later, we're married with 3 kids. So I'd say you've still got a shot. Unless of course she's simply making excuses to cover the fact that she simply wants to get back with the other guy, in which case, you're basically screwed, because you're not going to change how she feels inside in that case.

4 PAGES TOO LATE (50 posts per page)

[Devolution]

During the talk just say "yeah ok, we'll take the kids to jesus school or whatever", problem solved?

Put kids in Catholic school, take kids to his church on Sunday.

[Scullibundo]

Time to pull a Costanza. If you avoid her, she can't break up with you!

[Enco]

The ex sent her flowers saying he still had feelings for her...how long has this relationship of yours with her even been going?

This.

The ex seems like the real problem here.

[HiiiLife]

Got lost at the Christian/Catholic line.

Sorry :/

Good luck tho.

[PezDispenser]

Religion: Tearing people apart and making them fight since the dawn of civilization.

[CREMSteve]

Time to pull a Costanza. If you avoid her, she can't break up with you!

lol perfect

[Lionheart1337]

lol religion is being used as an excuse to get back with dat ex, tough shit op.

[bud]

(I'm Christian she's Catholic)

[Avixph]

religion is the worst

No people like you are.

[Guerrillas in the Mist]

(I'm Christian she's Catholic).

Wat.

[Brazil]

Before she can say anything have sex with her because:

1 - It could be the last time.
2 - You could convince her that you're the one for her forever.

[Khalifa Jayy]

Damn I didn't mean to spark a religious debate nor did I intend to insult anyone by making a distinction between Catholic and Christian. And yes she's on birth control. Oh well. We're all going to hell... my point is, what do I do to defuse this situation? I like her. A lot, GAF. I can say I'm falling in love with her and up until this it felt like she was, too. I guess I'll see what happens tonight. I do agree with all of you in saying that hypothetical children indoctrination is something stupid to argue about. But aren't most arguments stupid in hindsight?

[Escape Goat]

Damn I didn't mean to spark a religious debate nor did I intend to insult anyone by making a distinction between Catholic and Christian. And yes she's on birth control. Oh well. We're all going to hell... my point is, what do I do to defuse this situation? I like her. A lot, GAF. I can say I'm falling in love with her and up until this it felt like she was, too. I guess I'll see what happens tonight. I do agree with all of you in saying that hypothetical children indoctrination is something stupid to argue about. But aren't most arguments stupid in hindsight?

Its not even about religion. Its about her wanting old (new) dick.

[Preachsuh]

For many, the differences between christians and catholics are huge.

Spanish inquisition, crusades, etc........? Catholics did that stuff.

And for many, the way the catholic church is set up is the reason why those things got as bad as they did, so yes, Catholism and traditional protestant christianity are two very different things to people of either faith, though some roots appear similar.

[skynidas]

At least go and kick the ex bf's ass.

[Adol]

For many, the differences between christians and catholics are huge. Spanish inquisition, crusades, etc........? Catholics did that stuff. And for many, the way the catholic church is set up is the reason why those things got as bad as they did, so yes, Catholism and traditional protestant christianity are two very different things to people of either faith, though some roots appear similar.

The issue I believe is not in whether Catholics and Protestants should be distinct, it is with expressly referring to Protestants as simply 'Christians', thus implying that Catholics are not.

[narcosis219]

Damn I didn't mean to spark a religious debate nor did I intend to insult anyone by making a distinction between Catholic and Christian. And yes she's on birth control. Oh well. We're all going to hell... my point is, what do I do to defuse this situation? I like her. A lot, GAF. I can say I'm falling in love with her and up until this it felt like she was, too. I guess I'll see what happens tonight. I do agree with all of you in saying that hypothetical children indoctrination is something stupid to argue about. But aren't most arguments stupid in hindsight?

She want dat ex-bf. This is an excuse.

And about the bolded... I don't understand at all. Why even bother with the religion if you're going to break the rules anyway?

[xxracerxx]

Damn I didn't mean to spark a religious debate nor did I intend to insult anyone by making a distinction between Catholic and Christian. And yes she's on birth control. Oh well. We're all going to hell... my point is, what do I do to defuse this situation? I like her. A lot, GAF. I can say I'm falling in love with her and up until this it felt like she was, too. I guess I'll see what happens tonight. I do agree with all of you in saying that hypothetical children indoctrination is something stupid to argue about. But aren't most arguments stupid in hindsight?

How old are you two and how old is this relationship?

[The Albatross]

Let it go man. Ain't worth troubling yourself over. Women come and go and you'll find someone who you like more and fit better with. Also lol 60% of the comments who read one thing about religion and suddenly couldn't comment about anything but that.

The issue I believe is not in whether Catholics and Protestants should be distinct, it is with expressly referring to Protestants as simply 'Christians', thus implying that Catholics are not.

Historically, that has precisely been the argument. Most Protestant schisms/reformations quite clearly denounced Catholicism, less for what Catholics did (ie, the Spanish Inquisition and the Crusades really weren't motivating factors to any split from the Church), and more to what Catholics believed -- the Primacy of the Pope, the veneration of Mary, and the importance of the Saints.

Except of course for the Anglican split. That was over nothing but pussy.

[Carlisle]

I think you mean to say you're Protestant? Catholics are part of Christianity too. It's like saying "I'm American but she's from New York."

Anyway, you'll get passed it. It sounds like you've only had one argument about this. There's plenty more to talk about, discuss, and compromise.

This reminds me of a short anecdote. I had a buddy who was agnostic/Buddhist and always liked to trash talk Christianity. He started dating this very devout Protestant girl eventually. After a few years of dating and getting serious, she dumped him because she wanted to marry a Protestant. After taking a year off, he changed his whole attitude and belief system to become Protestant and now they're married.

That's what not to do. It's not compromise. It's just as bad as giving up without even trying. Find common ground (there's a shitload between Catholicism and Protestantism) and work from that angle to begin.

[Qasiel]

1. Have 2 kids
2. Raise one Catholic, the other Christian
3. ??????
4. Profit! (?)

[AlphaSnake]

Damn I didn't mean to spark a religious debate nor did I intend to insult anyone by making a distinction between Catholic and Christian. And yes she's on birth control. Oh well. We're all going to hell... my point is, what do I do to defuse this situation? I like her. A lot, GAF. I can say I'm falling in love with her and up until this it felt like she was, too. I guess I'll see what happens tonight. I do agree with all of you in saying that hypothetical children indoctrination is something stupid to argue about. But aren't most arguments stupid in hindsight?

This may come off a little strong, but I'd like to share with you what I've been dealing with for a long time now, to shed some perspective on how much easier you have it:

I'm Jewish, my parents and family are fairly observant - I'm not.

My girlfriend is Armenian, who are typically Orthrodox Christians. Luckily, she's isn't observant or religious at all. But in the eyes of the older folk in my family (the more traditional ones who weren't raised here), the bottomline was that she's Christian.

After 6+ years, I'm proposing to her next week. My parents have finally come to accept that simply put, I'm going to be with her. That's that. My parents have always liked her a lot, and aside from the religion gripe...they could never fault her for anything. But still, annoying uncles, aunts, grandparents, and random misc family members on my side made it difficult for me to just know what I wanted to do.

Try getting over a religious hump as big as mine for 6+ years. Your Catholic and Christian issue is an ant hill by comparison. So you two need to put that BS aside and focus on each other. If one or the other can't at least make some sacrifices, the relationship isn't worth pursuing further. If you love her, and she loves you...do what feels right. And heck, feel free to use my story as a conversation piece when you have a talk with her tonight just to open her eyes up a bit.

Best advice I can give.

[Eggman]

Can I fuck your girlfriend and call it a day?

[yankeeforever2]

I need to find myself an nice atheist Jewish lady out there it seems than.

[Loofy]

I know quite a few mixed religion people. They always say "Im half ___, half ___" like it was a race or something.

[Devolution]

Damn I didn't mean to spark a religious debate nor did I intend to insult anyone by making a distinction between Catholic and Christian. And yes she's on birth control. Oh well. We're all going to hell... my point is, what do I do to defuse this situation? I like her. A lot, GAF. I can say I'm falling in love with her and up until this it felt like she was, too. I guess I'll see what happens tonight. I do agree with all of you in saying that hypothetical children indoctrination is something stupid to argue about. But aren't most arguments stupid in hindsight?

It's actually not stupid to argue about so much as if it seems insurmountable there is either something else that's the real issue or you two need to break up.