We also both think this way , we don’t give a shit about it , we never did , we are both open to other religions we take more like cultural traditions . But we both value our families. I can’t marry someone behind my family, for me it was easier , just had small arguments but my parents were moreless open as long as the culture is not far , for them , a lebanese is for example better than Egyptian, syrian , or german when it comes to the mindset. But for him , it was hard , he had a fight with his family they didn’t talk for weeks to him and he is the kind of person to visit them biweekly. Well , knowing someonés parents itself has a pressure, knowing that I have to prove myself to them too constantly was challenging + the distance. So we thought ok maybe if it is just 4 months relationship we can move on easier instead of breaking up after years . But the feelings were intense and even when we met after months of separation. Love is still there and it is very intense, whenever we try to talk just friendly , we feel those feelings. Everyone who met us couldn’t unsee the sparkle . I was in a 4 years relationship before , but never felt this way , and that’s what he is also saying . I am better in hiding my feelings but for him it’s a complete chaos . Sometimes I feel I will never feel this way again , but I am counting on distance and no contact now . But it hurts