Religion and relationships !!!!

Not if both parties in the relationship are seriously committed to the relationship.

I think it can be an obstacle. Cultural differences are real.

However there is no reason to believe that the differences could not be dealt with if the people involved are committed to the relationship.

Asma805 wrote:

Do you guys think that the difference of religions,cultures or countries can be an obstacle when making serious relationships???

Only if you allow such things to be a problem.

There are differences between the partners in every relationship, and it works only if both sides are accepting the other's peculiarities and not criticise or try to change him/her.
It's the same with cultural and religious differences: If both are open-minded and tolerant, it can be an enrichment to have diversity in the relationship. But if one (or both) does not accept the other's ways or tries to convert him/her, it will create conflict.
(I am not saying you should not change for the sake of a relationship, but any change must come voluntarily and not demanded by the partner.)

I have seen these king of issues for real and let me tell you it is a huge problem because it doesn't depend only on couples but even after marriage and after having kids...on whom's culture they are going to grow up with or the traditions and the most important thing to which religion they are going to commit??? They are going to feel so lost unlike their friends

Lost??? Quite the opposite!
Those who know the diversity of our world will be better at finding their comfortable place in it.
Those who only know a small part will be overwhelmed by change and globalisation. Fanatism, extremism and fundamentalism are common consequences of this (all caused by being lost).

feel like i'm the one who's getting lost right now because your english is way better than mine

Sorry for my English!

I'll try in easier words:

If you know how many different things and ways of life exist in the world, you can easier find the one that is right for you.
But if you only know and follow one way, you will not be able to change easily if the world around you changes. Then you will feel lost and may become fanatist, extremist or fundamentalist (please check those words in your dictionary - too difficult to explain here ...).

I got you beppi and i beleive that you're right...i'm convinced...Thank you

Adding to the comments already given here, I feel too, that if both parties dont allow for religion or any other obstacles to get in the way, then the relationship works out..

Yes i totally agree...if both parties are getting along and being open minded ,they can live happily

well bepi, u r right some how about the culture,knowing different things makes you aware about what happening around you and even can help to make a good choice..... BUT as you might know there is a fence in every religion which cant be passed otherwise you become astray,  your partner belief, your kids belief
and all those things became worthless when someone becomes LAIC
talking about open minded!! you can be as far open as it could be since you are in the circle .....

I do not fully understand what you want to say, but it is not true that there is a "fence in EVERY religion which cant be passed."
In fact this "fence", i.e. the dogma that they are the only true one and membership in any other faith is sin, exists only in the (closely related) Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam).
Others are more open: Hinduism readily absorbes any new Gods that come along among it already 200 million Gods or so. Buddha himself said, when asked by one of his disciples what to do about people following other religions: "Let them do, there's no harm in it!"
In this globalised world, we have to learn to respect all religions, and follow the one (or many, or none) that fits us best!

beppi wrote:

I do not fully understand what you want to say, but it is not true that there is a "fence in EVERY religion which cant be passed."
In fact this "fence", i.e. the dogma that they are the only true one and membership in any other faith is sin, exists only in the (closely related) Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam).
Others are more open: Hinduism readily absorbes any new Gods that come along among it already 200 million Gods or so. Buddha himself said, when asked by one of his disciples what to do about people following other religions: "Let them do, there's no harm in it!"
In this globalised world, we have to learn to respect all religions, and follow the one (or many, or none) that fits us best!

some needs 380 volts shock to wake up, smile
200 million Gods or so!! god forgive

beppi wrote:

In fact this "fence", i.e. the dogma that they are the only true one and membership in any other faith is sin, exists only in the (closely related) Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam).

I don't disagree with your point, but Jews think their rules are for them and everyone else should figure out their own thing.  Muslims believe that Jews & Christians are "people of the book".  Only Christians want everyone to do it all their way.