Mixed Relationships

[Merewyn]

How many of you out there have mixed relationships, or you and your SO are of different faiths? When did you tell that other person, how have you as a couple handled it, etc? I have recently dedicated myself to a Pagan path, and have already opened up to my mom who accepts and supports me. How do I handle this "shift" with my SO?

Some background: We have been together for 6 years and are planning to marry when I finish college. We were both raised Roman Catholic, though my family was more open and loving while his was very strict. He eventually got kicked out of the house at 18 because of "religious" conflicts, and for a long while he was estranged from his family. They are now starting to make amends, but J no longer practices in any way his Catholic Faith. He still prays from time to time, and still believes in God, and he still holds onto some Catholic values.

What are your experiences?

[Ceres]

i didnt realize i was pagan until a few years into my married life. its was a gradual process of awakening and i just shared that - reading tidbits to me SO from books i was reading, starting discussions about religious or spiritual issues, changing the way i celebrated holidays. it worked well - he didnt become pagan, he is more of a taoist/agnostic sort but we have mutual respect for eachother's spiritual beleifs.

[Amethyst Rose]

I was pagan when my husband I met, and I let him know it right off the bat. I didn't come right out and say "I'm pagan" but I didn't hide my books and jewlery and stuff, either. I was just myself. He was cool with it, (he's athiest) and even said it was neat, at the time.... of course, now I know that he just said that to get into my pants....:wth: he couldn't care less, now. Regardless, our relationship is great and we have no issues with religion. :)