You and your partner used to be on the same page when it came to religion. Maybe you went to services together, celebrated the same holidays, prayed before meals, or agreed on what you'd teach your kids. But over time, either gradually or all at once, something shifted for you. You started asking questions. Or stopped finding meaning in what once felt familiar. Now, you’re not sure where you stand with religion at all. And you're especially not sure how to talk about it with the person who still stands where you used to be.

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Maybe you’ve already had some conversations about your shift in belief—or maybe you’ve been avoiding them. You might worry that being open about your doubts might cause tension, disappointment, or even conflict. You’re not trying to argue anyone out of their faith—you just don’t want to feel like you’re pretending anymore. But how do you navigate that in a relationship that was built on shared belief?

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This is where a lot of people get stuck. You don’t want to be dishonest, but you don’t want to cause pain either. You’re wondering: Can our relationship survive this difference? Can we still raise our kids in a way that feels right to both of us? Will I always be the odd one out now? These are valid, deeply personal concerns, and it makes sense that you’d feel some fear or grief as you work through them.

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Therapy can be a space where you don’t have to censor or justify your shift away from religion—and where your relationship still matters just as much. We can explore what it looks like to rebuild understanding, realign shared values, and hold space for two worldviews under the same roof. It is possible to move through this without turning it into a win/lose situation. You can set new boundaries, find new ways to connect, and clarify what still unites you, even if your beliefs no longer do.