Religion is just one kind of value that we have to have some compatibility with. Although I'm religiously ambivalent, I can live with a moderate, non-imposing religious partner more easily than a preachy, tree-hugging, granola munching NDP'er.
I'd like to think that I'm a mature enough person that I won't judge a person's character based on what team they cheer for. Choice of hockey team is pretty low on the listing of important values.
My partner was born and raised in Canada, same as me, we're pretty typical products of Canadian culture. I can't understand what the difference would be if her ancestry were British instead of Chinese. Her skin tone would be slightly different? If you won't marry someone who checks all your boxes except that one, I'd say that you've got some issues. I totally understand being attracted or not attracted to 'types', that's one thing, but to have an fundamental objection based on race would be another.
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