necfasc4brekfast
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I've been dating my SO for the past 4-5 years and we've decided to live with each other when I start medical school this summer. We are both ready for engagement/marriage but have no money for a ceremony at this time (important to us). It makes financial sense for us to live together and we've both wanted to for a while. I will also be financially independent from my family starting this summer.
The problem is, I come from a very religious family (parents and extended family all go to the same church and believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible) and I currently live at home. I'm not really religious anymore but I've been 'faking it' around my family for the past few years. I go to church from time to time to keep my folks happy and off my back. My family has voiced their opposition to cohabitation multiple times in the past and pretty much believe it's "a sin against God that will not go unpunished" and "disgusting".
I would love any advice as to how to approach this conversation with my parents. I'm worried this decision is going to affect my relationship with my parents/family. I'm worried that they will look at me differently and that holidays will be weird.
Thanks for the help.
**Disclaimer--not trying to bash anyone's beliefs**
The problem is, I come from a very religious family (parents and extended family all go to the same church and believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible) and I currently live at home. I'm not really religious anymore but I've been 'faking it' around my family for the past few years. I go to church from time to time to keep my folks happy and off my back. My family has voiced their opposition to cohabitation multiple times in the past and pretty much believe it's "a sin against God that will not go unpunished" and "disgusting".
I would love any advice as to how to approach this conversation with my parents. I'm worried this decision is going to affect my relationship with my parents/family. I'm worried that they will look at me differently and that holidays will be weird.
Thanks for the help.
**Disclaimer--not trying to bash anyone's beliefs**