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12 October 2012: Thinking seriously about religion is hard. Every relationship we have is colored, influenced and determined by these beliefs. This is especially true in “high-control religious groups” – some refer to them as “cults”, which can be controversial, but ...
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Boyfiend Won't Spend Christmas with Me
Q. I've been dating my boyfriend for about 10 months now. We're very close, get along great, and he's met my family (extended family included) and seemed to like all of them. However, last week I asked him of he had plans for Christmas. He said no ...
A. 26 November 2013: Your feelings are *yours* and no one should tell you what you should or shouldn't feel. I might be able to offer some perspective on this, as I used to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses. You mention that he's met your family, but not whether he's met... (read in full...)
How can I keep my low self esteem from ruining my relationships?
Q. I always have low self esteem. When I look around, most of the guys that I like or admire have girlfriends that I can never live up to. Some of the girls are air stewardess, some are even models. I am recently single and after a long struggle...
A. 12 October 2012: Greetings!
You state that you "always have low self esteem". If this is an ongoing pattern (and it looks severe from the way you describe yourself), it's time to bring in the heavy weights to help and go a lot more than skin deep.
Therapy can b... (read in full...)
Bi-curious, but I don't want my first experience to be with a guy
Q. hey, this is my first question on here and i heard a friend talking about it and i have a genuine problem. so im just gonna jump into my situation. ok so, i am very bi curious. for the last year or so ive been really tempted to do something with a...
A. 12 October 2012: Taking your time is an excellent suggestion. Remember, even a "Friend with Benefits" is a "Friend" first. Working on getting to know people helps you 1) get to know yourself and 2) build an atmosphere where physical connection is easier and more ... (read in full...)
My mother is being passive-aggressive because I'm finally moving out! How do I deal with her?
Q. Long story short, I'm finally moving out of my parents' house and couldn't be happier. It's been a long time coming. I'm finally getting serious about my future and a career after years of slacking off and procrastinating; and my dad is very sup...
A. 11 October 2012: You have a very "enmeshed" relationship with your mother. I've done the same with my mother in the past. You both seem to lack healthy boundaries and are too comfortable with the codependence that's built into your relationship. As part of that ... (read in full...)
Our different views on religion are driving us apart, we both love each other but I cant stop thinking about an affair! Help!
Q. Hi, looking for some advise. Ok where to start.. Well I have been married for 22 years, have five kids, I love my wife, she's a good person, but she has issues, she shouts a lot at the kids and is very moody, She is not a natural mum and the kids ...
A. 11 October 2012: Howdy!
Ciar's advice about finding support online is right on the mark. Before I left my old religion, I had to build up support *somewhere*, as it wasn't going to come from my friends and family who were "in". Becoming part of an online communit... (read in full...)
Will the religion I broke away from also ruin my relationship with my wife? We still get along, laugh, hangout, and are friends. But I fear for the future of us.
Q. I grew up in a particular religion in very religiously conservative family. I got married and had kids very young. I find myself now in my early 30's and married 12 years. About 5 years ago, I started changing my viewpoints considerably. I ...
A. 11 October 2012: Looks like the previous "anonymous" post may not appear - and I found a number of spelling errors - so here's my (corrected) response:
Hey, bluemonkey. I'm So_Very_Confused's ex-JW friend. While you don't specify what religion you've left, I ... (read in full...)
Will the religion I broke away from also ruin my relationship with my wife? We still get along, laugh, hangout, and are friends. But I fear for the future of us.
Q. I grew up in a particular religion in very religiously conservative family. I got married and had kids very young. I find myself now in my early 30's and married 12 years. About 5 years ago, I started changing my viewpoints considerably. I ...
A. 11 October 2012: bluemonkey -- the "Anonymous" answer you'll see (eventually) on this page (from SVC's friend) is from me. Contact me if you like via the site, though I'm more than happy to keep discussing this within this page - I'm sure others can use the same ... (read in full...)
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