I'm 25 and I've been dating my boyfriend for about two years, though I've known him for three. He's very different from most guys I date — intellectual, low-key, and a bit introverted. He prefers to have a few close friends rather than many friends. I think that's why I was so attracted to him. He also comes off as very confident (although he does have some insecurities) and he is a good friend.

The problem is that there are a few things that I don't think I can live with for the rest of my life. He doesn't believe in religion. He grew up with a very strict past that has caused him to rebel again organized faith. But I want to raise my children with religious values. Also, he's not always sensitive with my feelings. Although he compliments me all the time, he also will tell me when he doesn't like my outfit or when he thinks I am talking too much. He's been really stressed out with work the past couple months so I've seen him less and I've been lonely. If I mention feeling lonely he gets upset and tells me it's not his fault he is working and that he needs time for himself. He mentions he tries to see me when he can. When I love someone I want to be with them all the time. I don't think his mind works the same way.

I've talked to him about the religion issue and he just acts like it won't be a big deal, and we shouldn't worry about it yet. He's always talking about marriage though and our future, so it's not like he doesn't picture us together. I am starting to think that I am wasting my time in a relationship that I don't think will last. I think he's a great person, and I feel like he'd be really upset if we broke up. He wouldn't see it coming and I am worried that it may cause a breakdown. That's why I haven't done anything yet. I feel stuck. How should I talk to him? Should I break up with him?

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