Fendon from NZ

[Fendon]

Welcome from Portugal, Fendon.

I find it amazing that people from a church would tell one of its members who they can't love...

So do we. It was a defining moment for her, but we do laugh about it nowadays.

Thanks for the welcome

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Welcome to the forums Fendon, and thanks for sharing your story. I'm Lucanus from Italy, and I'm a student at the local university. Very pleased to meet you! You have any idea on what to study?

Religion and girlfriends don't always mix up well imo, my girlfriend for instance is a lukewarm Catholic, and even though I am a dick at times and I joke about silly Catholic dogmas (but come on, how the fuck did Mary's hymen remain intact after she gave birth), we never seriously discuss it. Your case of course is a whole lot different, but be sure that for better or for worse you'll find out what kind of person she really is. Would you really like to stay with someone who's so easily swayed by her preacher?

Yet, from what you wrote, I get a sense she will not be manipulated that much by her religion, and I certainly hope so for you. Best of luck mate

Thanks man.

I will be studying law and Criminology.

She was certainly confused by the whole experience, but she most definitely wasn't swayed by her church community. She's independent in how she views her religion, now. She kind of forges her own path, which is great. She's not afraid to challenge traditional values and that's essentially what kept us together.

Thanks for the welcome.