Religious differences have a role in marriage

Twenty-three year old Ashley tells Thomas Moore that her 29 year old boyfriend won’t budge or compromise much about religious matters. Each partner comes from a different religious background and she is concerned about her family’s reactions if their relationship deepens. Moore’s response to this Beliefnet question includes,

"For myself, I can’t imagine being in a budge-less marriage. Marriage is all about budging and allowing room for two thoughtful and complicated adults to work out their lives in love and real companionship."

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