More than 2 years ago, I spoke at lengh about my main problems with the organisation, the things which made me unhappy to be a JW. One of these was the amount of meetings we have to attend. She told me I was being critical & that we need the meetings. She said that it is'nt asking too much of families and that it is right that they have 3 meetings spaced through the week. I disagreed. we argued & argued about it. Then the WTS speaks. They say, basically what I was saying (perhaps what she was thinking), and she gulps it down without a word of disagreement. Even commending the Society for the kind concession they made for the 'worn out' brothers! WTF? Had I not been repeatedly saying that? I despair!
My wifes reaction to me wanting the meetings cut down. Then the WTS speaks.
by jambon1 3 Replies latest jw friends
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sir82
Yeah but you ran ahead of Jehovah's fantoobulous celestial chariot!
It wasn't "Jehovah's time" to reduce meeting nights 2 years ago, Now, it is.
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Balsam
When I left in 2001 I had a problem with all the meetings too, it was exhausting and it stressed me and my children out. Keeping them at the KH till 10:00 pm at night when they had school the next day was crazy. My husband was a MS too which always made us late getting out of there. I had complained about it for years and been told I was not being submissive or trusting in Jah. LOL Naturally they changed it after I left. LOL My husband did agree though it was just too stressful, and never left us enough time, because we used so much time going and coming from meetings to home.
Ruth
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choosing life
Funny how they don't care about the burden until next year. Why wait another 6 months? If they really want to ease some hardships on the rank and file, why not do away with door to door. It is a total waste of time and gas.
Just keep mentioning things you know are going to change (usually from here) before they announce them. Don't make a big deal about it when the announcement comes and you will have her wondering how you always seem to know. Maybe that will help her think a little.
I don't know how old your children are, but when they get into the typical problems of teenagers, it is really crazy what the elders guilt them about. The way to a mother's heart is how you treat her children. Definately, a wake-up call for me. Hopefully, for your wife also.