inhislove, I'm glad faithful made you feel better, because what he said was true. But, don't stop looking for ways to speak the truth in love in regard to the future too; especially if she opens up to you. People who are trying to convince themselves of a truth are often difficult to convince of anything. But, it's scary to even let yourself entertain thoughts of marrying a nonbeliever. We should always see someone as they are; not what we want them to be. I know that I got into real trouble with this. I ended up marrying a man that was a baby Christian because I became impatient. That is also being unequally yoked. Sometimes I even wonder if he is a Christian because there is little evidence of it in his life. I was seeing and believing what I wanted to at the time. I was also coming out of a long relationship with a guy from church that basically had verbally abused me,etc. I tend to be very soft-hearted, so it's extremely hard for me to hurt people's feelings. It was so hard for me to break it off with the other guy and then I bounced right into this relationship. Well, I can tell you it was hell on earth at its beginning (after the vows, that is). It was so hard that I didn't think I could make it through. There are things that went on that I can't even mention. To this day, if it weren't for the grace of the Lord, we wouldn't have made it. I have cried and wished so many times that I would have taken another path. I love my girls so much and would not want to be without them, but I can honestly say that I have not married within the Lord's will. Now, I see it as a challenge to be a witness unto the Lord of His faithfulness. But, I may never know what others know about how a loving Christian relationship feels like. I have great Christian friends and lots to be thankful for, but that won't take the place of a Godly mate. I post on this site to be able to discuss Godly things because I can't talk about them at home. My husband isn't interested in them. He says some of it is depressing and his motto is, "Let er rip, tater chip!" Now, don't get me wrong. I do love to laugh and be silly. But, I do have a hunger for things of the Lord, as well. Heaven vs. hell is serious to me-not a joke at all. A great site for you to go to is lastdaysministries.org or com. I can't remember. Click on the articles and there's one about being unequally yoked written by Melody Green. It is very good. I'll be glad to talk with your friend any time. I'll be praying for you and your buddy. It sounds like you're a good friend. You are right to be concerned. We can choose our sins, but not the consequences!