- Respect: Every relationship need respect, that is pretty much a given. When I say respect, I mean don't belittle your partner's faith, or don't ask your partner to hide evidence of his faith when the family comes around, your partner's faith deserve as much respect as yours.
- Understanding: Too often, people don't take the time to learn about other faith, they're safely wrapped in the cocoon of their own. However, if you're in a relationship of someone who has a different faith than yours, then learn about it. Ask your partner to teach you, or better yet, pick up a book and surprise your partner by showing your eagerness to learn. You don't have to convert to your partner's faith, but at least learn about it.
- Do Not Convert: This is a big one, your partner has a reason for belonging to the faith that they have, they do not need you to guide them to the “light” or to the “right” religion. They are already in a religion that they feel is right for them. Which also has to do with respect.
- United Front: Your family may not approve of your partner's faith, I've run into this myself, and let's be honest, a good way to end a good relationship is to ask your partner to hide his faith just so you can avoid temporary rough waters. It's insulting and demeaning. Have a sit down with your family and teach them about the faith, have an exchange of ideas in a calm and relaxing environment. Beside, hiding things when you're both adults is just....childish.
- Happiness: Finally make sure that you're both happy in the relationship, because if one of y'all isn't happy, then the relationship isn't going to last long.
Interfaith relationship can work, and they do work, but they do require some work, just like all relationships do. If a Satanist and a Christian can build a happy and everlasting relationship together, then anyone can.
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