Could my wife be awakening???

by nolongerconfused 10 Replies latest jw friends

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  nolongerconfused

  So I have followed all of your advise as far as not talking religion, just showing love etc...

  She has missed the last 3 meetings and I have not said anything like "are you going?" etc...

  She's a born in/active and our relationship has gotten so much better after I faded completely...no guilt trip/pressure about preparing for meetings as a family, service, etc...

  Tuesday was a huge sign for me...she has meetings Tuesday nights and she was planning on going, but, her coworker called her offering 2 tickets to go see our local baseball MLB team and guess what?....she told me lets go!!! I was like wtf?...in my mind I was like wow, you're gonna miss your 3rd meeting in a row! lol so we went to the game

  Could she be wakening up? I mean, she even likes the idea of having kids with me now and celebrating our "wordly" friends birthdays etc....

  Has anyone had any experience like this?
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  OnTheWayOut

  These are good signs that your wife is tired of all things JW. Whatever is working for you, do more of the same.

  Expect some back and forth, expect some elders or others to interfere. But expect most efforts by "them" to be short-lived and hope for the best.
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  Roberta804

  After she has missed a month of meetings, or somehow gets the unwelcomed attention of the elders, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT! Be supportive, loving and above all LISTEN! Because she is a born-in, you must remember the Borg is just like a parent to her. This means that she can cut them down, but you can't. Just listen and nod and give her all the room she needs to talk. You know she is on her way out, but she must do the equivalent of mental gymanstics before she can see herself though clearly. Slow.... Steady.
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  happy@last

  Great news, looks like she's thinking of life outside the borg. As has already been said, let her work it out herself, and remember she might feel a bit of guilt towards them, assure her of your love.
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  breakfast of champions

  Run with it!
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  Lozhasleft

  Well done for being patient! Make the times she misses really loving and enjoyable for her. The contrast will make an impact.

  Loz x
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  ABibleStudent

  Great news!! Did you tell her and ask her how much fun she had going to the MLB game? See if she wants to do other activities that coincidentally happen during WTBTS meetings or get together with non-JW friends.

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  whathappened

  This certainly does sound hopeful, especially wanting to have kids. Keep doing what you are doing. Let us know how it goes along.
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  thecrushed

  Im in the exact same situation. Keep your mouth shut! Be there to catch her win she falls and remember love wins every time.
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  Comatose

  Congrats! Way to go. :)