Quote Originally Posted by Galen View Post
UNLESS THE COMPROMISES NECESSARY TO MAKE THE RELATIONSHIP WORK ARE NOT DEEMED WORTH IT.
There is no "unless". They can if they are willing. The only reason it can't be is if one or both people are somehow unwilling, and what you have described here is an unwillingness, when you deem the compromises necessary are too great.
Quote Originally Posted by Galen View Post
You don't seem to realize how difficult this is for many people, given how culturally and psychologically ingrained one's religion can be. This can just as easily be extended to things like race, political view, culture, etc.

Even if people can change (and I'm not saying that they don't) and any relationship can, so what? Such drastic changes such as religion or core beliefs or life goals don't simply change at the drop of a hat, nor should they be expected to. Sure it's possible for one's sexual orientation to change, but if you were to depend on that happening so that the relationship would work then in all likelihood you would be wasting your time.
It would be difficult for many couples, but there's always that possibility, of course, given the willingness to do so.

I think I've repeated myself enough times. Thanks for the convo.