Advice for Laura

Submitted by Sally (Australia), Sep 12, 2006 at 21:54

Dear Laura,

Firstly his mother converted to Islam, and by reading what you wrote, it sounds like your boyfriend wants you to convert and you will not be converting because you want to. Islam is "a way of Life" and not just a religion. There are many expectations of a women. Although your boyfriend's mother has been able to convert to Islam and move to Saudi Arabia it doesnt mean you would be comfortable to do this too.

Although Muslims worship god, their worship is different to how a catholic person would worship god. Remember as well Jesus was just a prophet to muslims. If you choose to convert your worship of god will change.

Home is where the heart is. Is your heart with your boyfriend or is it with quoting your words "My religion, my family and friends, my way of life and the only life i have ever known". There needs to be a compromise in every relationship a bit of give and take.

Give yourself some time to think. This decision will affect the rest of your life. Let him know that you need the time to think and as the saying goes "If you love something set it free. if it comes back it is yours, if it doesnt, it was never meant to be".

Sally

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