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  Humour? Financial security and looks?

  by cyberdyne systems 101 in

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  these are what might be considered classic things that a person might be attracted to, in order to contemplate a romantic relationship with someone, i was particularly thinking of women being attracted to men that is.

  possibily a combination of these three, is that your experience here?

  what other things do you look for other than these and how much would you compromise over what you would like and what you would or have got?

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  Thanks for that reply, Abbagail. Quite ammusing too, just have to twiddle my thumbs a while longer yet then it seems lol.

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  Spiderman 3 (Spoilers, do not read unless you want the movie ruined)

  by free2beme in

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  i went and saw spiderman 3 this last weekend and wondered what others thought of it.

  i liked it, but felt there was a lot less storyline covered, which seems to be the problem with all of marvels third installments (x3).

  i wished it could have had more time with venom, and not the quick battle at the end, that ended all to quick.

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  I loved the bit where Parker went to the Jazz club with the new girl - quite funny

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  Humour? Financial security and looks?

  by cyberdyne systems 101 in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  these are what might be considered classic things that a person might be attracted to, in order to contemplate a romantic relationship with someone, i was particularly thinking of women being attracted to men that is.

  possibily a combination of these three, is that your experience here?

  what other things do you look for other than these and how much would you compromise over what you would like and what you would or have got?

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  These are what might be considered classic things that a person might be attracted to, in order to contemplate a romantic relationship with someone, I was particularly thinking of women being attracted to men that is. Possibily a combination of these three, is that your experience here? What other things do you look for other than these and how much would you compromise over what you would like and what you would or have got? Is there someone for everyone or do you think many are destined to go without. Is it a basic need in most people to have someone to love and share things with, or can it be just as rewarding and fulfilling without it?

  Over to you...

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  Had to do a delivery at a JW assembly today!

  by cyberdyne systems 101 in

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  there it was on the delivery manifest: kingdom hall of jehovah's witnesses, assembly hall etc.. at first i was like oh no i'll bet i know the people, and it'll be awkward, i did see a few i knew of coming out - they have both a kingdom hall and assembly hall on the same grounds - anyway this kind young well dressed dude came over to the van and directed me to where it was to go, the next thing i must have misunderstood him cause another even more friendly young chap came over to see where it was i should go, anyway another person who lives there came out of his appartment and took me to where i was supposed to go, and commented that ,my van had a no smoking sign, he mentioned that by law they had to put them up, even though they are jw's and dont smoke, for those not from the uk, there is a smoking ban in public places about to come into force.

  i was left with a nice impression of the people there and started wondering if it was that bad?

  apart from being mislead over doctrine, didnt it look like they had a nice life style?

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  There it was on the delivery manifest: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Assembly Hall etc.

  At first I was like oh no i'll bet I know the people, and it'll be awkward, I did see a few I knew of coming out - they have both a Kingdom hall and Assembly hall on the same grounds - Anyway this kind young well dressed dude came over to the van and directed me to where it was to go, the next thing I must have misunderstood him cause another even more friendly young chap came over to see where it was i should go, anyway another person who lives there came out of his appartment and took me to where I was supposed to go, and commented that ,my van had a no smoking sign, he mentioned that by law they had to put them up, even though they are JW's and dont smoke, for those not from the UK, there is a smoking ban in public places about to come into force.

  I was left with a nice impression of the people there and started wondering if it was that bad? Apart from being mislead over doctrine, didnt it look like they had a nice life style? But i started to remember back to when I was in and it wasnt a choice, what you wore, it wasnt a choice how nice you were to outsiders, it was something that had been carefully considered and planned and inculcated over and over, to conform to a clever marketing strategy. I'm certain that the nice people I met are genuine, and realised that I was just as nice and helpful back, but out of my own choice.

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  Ok here is my problem.........

  by fifi40 in

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  i just read some of the thread about keeping our kids away from jws and their teachings.......this is my situation and any helpful advice would be appreciated.......... i have a 14 year old son.

  his father and i have not been together since 1999, when i was disfellowshipped.

  we now share custody.

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  I am in a similar situation as you although my children are younger. Although its temping to diss the religion, it could make the child very uncomfortable. Really you have to just teach him to keep an open mind, show him as you are an alternative (normal) life style to that one and always be there with good communication, in this way he can see it more from both sides. If an opportunity arises to explain anything, then be ready with facts and logic. Perhaps if the baptism thing rears its head, you can stress the things that JW's tend to avoid discussing, in other words the implications and so on from giving yourself to the WTS.

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  What is driving change at WTS? What is the GB? Has it failed the flock?

  by yaddayadda in

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  i have been wondering a lot about this lately.

  what drives changes to policy and interpretations?

  what processes are in place, if any?

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  What a fascinating discussion, and what a dilema for the GB, when their motive is more than dispensing truth to people. What authority do they really need to do that? But being human, it can only turn into a self admiring control power trip. I like the fact that to remove the doctrine/rules that drive people away will also undermine their power base. If they tighten their grip, the more that will slip through their fingers, if they relax that hand, people will walk knowing its easier to do so. I continue to watch the developments of the WTS, with interest.

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  Met/spoken to two former Jw's I knew this week

  by cyberdyne systems 101 in

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  what a strange week, first someone who posts here turns out to be someone i knew from many years ago, and we end up speaking on the phone to catch up and share our experiences, and then last night i'm in the supermarket when someone says hello to me and when i turn to look its another person who used to attend my old congregation.

  his reason's for not going was the lack of love shown to him and the fact that questions he was asking were going unanswered - sound familier?

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  What a strange week, first someone who posts here turns out to be someone I knew from many years ago, and we end up speaking on the phone to catch up and share our experiences, and then last night i'm in the supermarket when someone says hello to me and when I turn to look its another person who used to attend my old congregation. His reason's for not going was the lack of love shown to him and the fact that questions he was asking were going unanswered - sound familier? Wonder who i'll see next!

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  First Date Etiquette

  by Crumpet in

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  so i am going on a blind first date this weekend?

  i havent done any dating really - well ever.

  i just end up with people for years and years by accidents of fate i guess.. what should i and shouldnt i do on a first date?

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  free2think and cyber - bad children! I didnt want you to comment on bisexuality or dating - but the religious experience. ie describe my non saintly qualities so that I can convince this lady that I am not special and not some sort of feminine deity! LOL!

  But you don't have any bad qualities Crumpet lol.

  I second that

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  They are stalking me,,

  by gabriella in

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  i recently moved back to my home town after being away for several years and doing the "fade".

  i have family still in, so people heard that i was back in town.

  i got six invitations to the memorial and a couple of phone calls about the special talk.

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  I think they keep up this pressure, as they see you as a danger to the flock. You can and have found out the real truth about them and the teachings which makes you highly dangerous. Is it possible your own family has initiated this 'help'? The only thing I think you can do is always try to avoid them, be busy, unabtainable and so on. If you meet some JW's in town, just make excuses and still agree with everything. Eventually they should let it go, but dont be surprised that some would disassociate you themselves because you've stopped attending - which to them says your weak and therefore, not worth associating with.

  Good luck

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  Hi I'm new

  by MariAruet in

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  just wanted to say hi.

  i've been following what is going on here for the last couple of week and really love this web site.

  ok, let me see, i love movie, rock music, ballet (used to be a dancer before) and i was recently divorced, no boys i'm not looking for anyone at the moment hehehe :-).

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  cyberdyne systems 101

  Welcome to the board, enjoy it here.

  As for a movie character, well i'd love to be the new bond guy - Daniel Craig, but probably most would say i'm more like Harry from Dumb and Dumber!

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