An individual discusses how their relationship with their partner of the same gender impacted their religious faith and if they ever felt that it was a sin. Despite feeling that dating their same-sex partner was a sin, the individual's behavior did not change after the relationship ended, which may indicate that their partner did not have a negative impact on their religious views.
Adnan and Hae's relationship involved a lot of teasing and hand-holding, with Adnan betraying everything he held dear for her according to the state's theory in the murder case.
Hae writes that Adnan fell in love with her, which he believes is a great sin in his religion and he would eventually have to choose between her and his religion. She expresses feeling guilty for playing a role in Adnan's sin, causing concern for Adnan's involvement in Hae's murder.
The speaker talks about dating someone that is not of the same religion and how it has affected their life. They wonder if it's a sin but find themselves not affected in the long run.
Adnan's mother and other family members had a conflict over the rules of dating. While his father had a more relaxed approach, Adnan's mother was strict and didn't allow him to date without marriage.