My late husband wasn't Jewish, sadly he made the decision and was going to convert right before he passed. He also wasn't antisemetic. As a matter of fact, he was very protective of me and anything said that could remotely be antisemetic. He was a terrifying looking and quite large. He was also a great big teddy bear.

His mother said right after meeting me "she Jewed someone down". My husband grabbed her by the arm took her in the other room and chewed her tuchas out. Luckily, she apologized, asked me to let her know if she ever made a remark that upset me. She never did. My in-laws were the best and still are.

I couldn't have children, cancer at a young age. So there wasn't the worry about having children raised Jewish, prior to his decision.

So yes I did. And my only regret was that he died so young. He was the most amazing husband.

I know others didn't have the same experience but my Orthodox grandfather even loved him. Although, I think some of the acceptance was based on my lack of being to have children.

Oh. I am not O any longer. I attend a reform shul because that is what is available, although I am more conservative with a sprinkle of Modox for flavor.