Advice to Sophie

Submitted by Amy Elsaid (United States), Mar 21, 2007 at 22:59

The first and most important thing is that no man, whether he is Muslim, Christian or whatever should EVER make you do something you do not want to do. It sounds as though you are not happy with his constant demands for you to convert. The truth is, you may want to get out of this type of situation before it gets worse.

If he does not respect you for who you are and what you believe in, then I don't think you should be with him. No matter how much you love him. If he really loved you then he wouldn't be asking you to do this. I respect my husband when he goes to the mosque, and he respects that I go to my church. Never has he ever asked me to convert. The point is, you shouldn't change your beliefs for someone who doesn't respect yours.

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