1. When one of you changed your beliefs, did it change the level of intimacy in your marriage, and if so, was it for the better or the worse?
No change in the level of intimacy. The changes came because of the 2 kids not the WTS....although I do think him going back to the WTS while I was pregnant did cause a lot of strain and strife for quite awhile..not to mention ANGER! And definately dented the trust I have for him.
2. Can you share your innermost religious feelings with your partner?
Most definately. Last week I told him I don't think there is a God and if there is...he's ignoring me.
3. Does being able to share your religious feelings impact your ability to be intimate overall?
Nope..but whenever I find out some new juicy bit about the WTS screwing with another person it makes me angry he won't acknowledge the evilness in the Org.
4. I have used the analogy of the "other woman" when describing the influence of the Watchtower Bible and Tract society on our marriage. Hubby also consults "her" whenever he is making a decision. Would this analogy fit your situation, and if so, how does it affect intimacy?
In our marriage the other woman is his Mother....luckily he is putting space between his Mom and also has opened up that the WTS may be just as bad as the catholic church with how they handle pedophiles. That's a big step for him.
5. Does your partner bring Watchtower materials to bed?
No way - we use our bed for more productive things...like sleeping!
6. Anything else you would like to share?
If your husband is honest and trustworthy...whether he is a JW or not shouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately the Elders are mainly pervert home wreckers and he will always be targeted as long as you aren't a JW. This targetting will cause problems always.