This article was co-authored by Laura Richer. Laura Richer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Founder of Anchor Light Therapy Collective, a multi-disciplinary mental health counseling clinic in Seattle, Washington. With more than ten years of experience in the mental health sector, she specializes in working with couples and individuals and supporting them in becoming empowered to direct their destiny. Laura holds a BA in English from Western Washington University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She also received her Hypnotherapy Practitioner Training from Bastyr University, Couples Counseling Certification from The Gottman Institute, and Master Life Coach Certification from Seattle Life Coach Training. Laura is the host of the podcast Holding Ground which explores anything and everything in the world of mental health and positive psychology.
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In many ways, an atheist and theist couple has the same needs as anyone in a relationship: mutual respect, honest communication, and a willingness to work through problems. If faith or lack of faith is a core part of your identity, however, you may have trouble with the wide gap between you. Remember that a successful relationship does not mean total agreement. Build a bridge of understanding across that gap, and you can meet without having to abandon your worldview.
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