Asian,

You know, if I approached my relationship as, what's mine is mine and I should keep it all to myself, why would I be in a relationship at all? Is a relationship not about sharing, talking, supporting each other? I did point out that I rarely talk about my beliefs, to the point where he didn't even know what I believe.

I really do not understand your comment or what your point is.

It seems like some people do not understand this thread. I have never tried to make my boyfriend interested in my beliefs. I was only asking not to be disrespected for them. Apparently there is a belief that if you are spiritual at all, don't talk, don't show and do it in secret. That isn't the type of relationship I want. If I am asked what I am reading I want to be able to answer the simple question without being mocked. Is that really absurd? Do I really need to tone that down. Do I need to lie and say " oh I'm reading the manual for the toaster oven" instead of honestly just stating what I am reading?

Sorry but this seems frustrating. I am very sure if it were the other way around and I was getting mocked for not being spiritual people would be all in favor of having that choice respected.