Posts by findingme

i was reminded again and again to look for that brother who possessed "spiritual qualities", ie, who could take the lead, had the goal of becoming a pioneer, or already was a pioneeer, etc.

Doodle-V's thread regarding our own YPA questions got me thinking about this. Recall when we were past the "bloom of youth", and we could start the dating process (with ONLY the possibility of marriage in mind, of course). I was reminded again and again to look for that brother who possessed "spiritual qualities", ie, who could take the lead, had the goal of becoming a pioneer, or already was a pioneeer, etc.

I remember overhearing a sister say to her young son "See that young sister over there? I'm told she would make a very submissive wife if she got married. You should introduce yourself to her...". I rolled my eyes as I thought about my own loveless marriage to my Ministerial Servant husband, which was my case at the time.

I joke about it now. So, everyone: what qualities do you look for in a marriage mate? What about the following:

I love him; he loves me. He treats me great. He is a hard-worker. He is honest. He respects me. He's a good kisser; he's a great lover......HE MAKES ME HAPPY ??????

Isn't it helpful to know how they are in bed, too?

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Make up your own Young People Ask titles

by doodle-v in

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put yourself back in a dub's kids shoes and make up your own young people ask titles.. here's mine:.

young people ask:.

why do i have to go to these lousy meetings five times a week?.

findingme

YPA: Why does Brother Elder get the credit for his public talk when his wife is the one who wrote it?

YPA: Why is it okay to accept Christmas bonuses from our employer?

YPA: I am sexually frustrated; should I ask an elder what to do about it?

YPA: Why are the District Conventions so boring?

YPA: What can I do to become self-righteous?

YPA: Why is it okay for Brother Riches to work his way up the ladder in his profession, but I can't go to college?

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Has this happened to anyone?

by Purza in

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so my mother opens the door for a discussion (via email) and i totally freeze up.

i find it almost impossible to tell her how i feel about the jw religion.

when i finally figure out what i want to say, she completely dismisses my thoughts.

findingme

I can relate. I heard the "Satan has gotten a hold of you" remark more than once. At first, I believed it.

I've tried to explain my own reasons, too. Unless they see the situation through your eyes, they will not understand. It's best to just drop it sometimes and just go on with what you need to do.

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