I believe that this topic has been discussed in another thread, but I can't locate that thread. So, here is a restart of the topic.

What justification, if any, would a professed "Christian" have for dating someone who isn't a Christian?

How does one reconcile such a dating scenario with the Apostle Paul's warning that Christians aren't to be unequally yoked with unbelievers?

Hello I don't believe and I speak from experience that a believer can have a loving, honest relationship with a non-believer. It's like oil and water , the 2 have very different ideas and goals ( one relies on themselves and the other relies on the Lord )It just doesn't work in the end unless the non-believe is willing to accept Jesus as his savior and live a christian life and if that is the case, then let it happen before you get involved. There is a huge difference between 'saving' and 'marrying'.Don't confuse the two.