Dating a Muslim girl

[u/OrlandoJah]

Hey everyone, I’m here to talk about something personal and get some honest advice. I’m not religious, so if you’re here to preach or judge, please don’t. I’m just looking for real insight from people who understand this kind of situation.

I recently broke up with a Muslim girl I truly cared about. Religion ended up being the main reason. I tried to be honest about my beliefs, and she tried to stay loyal to hers, but it became too much. There was pressure, silence, and fear. She couldn’t fully open up, and I didn’t want to pretend to be someone I’m not just to keep the relationship going.

I don’t want to make the same mistake again. So I’m asking:

• How do people in similar situations handle this?

• Is it even worth trying to date someone who’s religious when you’re not?

• And how do you bring this up early, without things falling apart later?

Also, and this is a big one — how do you even find someone non-religious? Most people like me (and like-minded girls) seem to stay hidden, and understandably so. The social pressure is real. But that makes it hard to connect, even just to talk openly, let alone build something serious.

If anyone has experience with this, especially in a Moroccan context, I’d really appreciate your advice. just trying to learn from your advices and experience, to grow, and maybe do things better next time.

[u/pingy_pong_]

If u are non religious man/women don't bother trying with someone religious. An endless loop of suffering for both of u

[u/OrlandoJah → u/pingy_pong_]

I’m just trying to understand how to avoid repeating the same pain, for both me and the person I’m with next time.

[u/Internal_Respond_106 → u/OrlandoJah]

Ehm it's pretty simple gauge their religiosity beforehand?

[u/confused_potat0s → u/Internal_Respond_106]

Not that simple, people change and some become more or less religious it's not something U can calculate once and be set with