You're probably thinking now: "Here it goes again: either become like her, or move on." But no, let's talk honestly. Not like at a marriage interview, but as if we were just sitting in a cozy kitchen, and I'm telling you why your faith - or lack thereof - does not become an automatic obstacle for me.

The Catholic faith is, of course, a huge part of my life. It's not just candles on Sundays and Easter cake. It's how I look at the world, at others, at myself. I pray, yes, sometimes I doubt, more often I give thanks. But with all this, I remained an ordinary person who wants to be loved and love in return. Not someone perfect, not cut out of the Bible handbook, but a living, real man.

I know that it may sound a little naive, but I really believe that love does not always have to start from the same religious point of view. It would be convenient, but, alas, God likes to work with paradoxes. Sometimes He brings together people who do not seem to match in format, but perfectly match in essence.

You see, for me, this is where the real foundation begins, not in formal religious affiliation, but in respect. I do not expect a man to fall in love with the Gospel just because he loves me. That would be unfair. But as a woman for whom faith is not an accessory, but a foundation, I want him not to make a mockery of me, not to make me shy, not to snort when I say: “I'm going to Mass.” And if you are reading this — you, a man who may be far from God, but close to kindness and honesty — know: I have met people like you, and they can be loved.

Yes, I will bring not only coffee in bed, but also saints on the wall. Maybe I will want to baptize children. Maybe I will ask for a blessing before a meal, even in a restaurant. But I will not demand from you what you have not found in yourself. If suddenly you ever feel an interest in my faith — I will be there, I will answer, without drawing in, without persuading. And if you do not feel it — I will still be there, if you are honest, kind, and you are someone with whom you can go through life.

Because faith — it is not only about knowing all the dogmas. It is also about being able to listen, respect, care. To be faithful — even if you are not religious. After all, you can not go to church, but be the best pastor for your future home. Or you can know the liturgy by heart - and be cold and cruel. It happens.

So, yes. I am a Catholic. With all this faith, with prayers, with sometimes not the most fashionable views on life. But I can see in a person not only the confession. I can recognize good. And I know that it is not the presence of a rosary in a pocket that makes a man mine, but his ability to be real. And everything else ... well, God also knows how to work with different characters.

And is it important for you that a woman be a believer?

Lana Banana