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  Jim_TX

  by terafera in

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  i'm so sorry i didnt chat with you in the chatroom!!

  just as you came in animal control knocked at the door... a few days ago my dog bit a kid so i had to fill out some papers.. i didnt mean to diss you!!!!!

  (hope to chat again)

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  What a sweetie!! A thread started to apologize for being interuppted and not being able to chat......you are so sweet tera!!
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  SUICIDE IN KH PARKING LOT

  by Sabine in

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  last saturday, a former ministerial servant and pioneer committed suicide in the woodinville washington kingdom hall parking lot.

  he was disfellowshipped several years ago, and according to the old sister that related the story to me today, he was depressed because no one would talk to him.

  i don't know how i kept calm when she explained to me that "we couldn't talk to him...he was disfellowshipped.".

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  jack2

  Sabine, thank you for reporting this tragic story.....and also, I extend my heartfelt condolences to you over the loss of your daughter.

  (((((((((((((Sabine))))))))))))))

  Take care, jack
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  Bad JW Dating Experiences

  by zenpunk in

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  for a short period of time i experienced the joys of dating within the organization.

  here are two of my personal examples:.

  i dated a guy for about a month who's mother (in her late 30s by the way) was supposedly of the "anointed".

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  jack2

  Good one HBH...love the Newman joke!

  zen, your experiences were very painful, wow!

  As for me, I only dated one jw, and I did post something about it in a thread about chaperones. However I'll add that about two weeks after she told me that I was "the one", she dumped me.....and three months later she was married. Kind of tells me what was going on behind my back, lol.
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  Are women naturally "Bi" ?

  by refiners fire in

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  just a question.

  actually a friend of mine, alex, (who hopefully might read this and commence posting on this board) has been insisting for 20 years that women are naturally bi sexual.

  i laughed at his claims.. but now, looking around here, and based on numerous group chats ive had with women on this site, there seems to be some evidence that his theory is correct.

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  jack2

  hi tera !!

  tera's experience kind of reminds me of a chat I had with my teenage daughter a few months back. She mentioned that there were several girls at her high school that were saying that they were bi-sexual and did not seem shy in making it known.

  While I acknowledged that they may indeed be bi-sexual, I did mention one additional possiblity to her....that they may simply be trying to attract guys. As tera's (inadvertant, lol) experience bears out, it's a sure-fire way to get the attention of the male species.
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  Feeling helpless about....

  by jaccilynn in

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  the fact that i am moving back in with my parents.

  my entire immediate family is inactive (mother, father, brother), and they love me and accept the fact that i am no longer a part of the wts (atleast they say they do, and i believe them).

  and they're not really the reason i'm feeling so scared, terrified to move back in.

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  jack2

  Hi jacci,

  I think puffs and outnfree gave good advice. And of course, you have my e-mail addys so feel free to keep me posted.

  Moving back is always tough, and I agree with the others that you may simply have to make it clear that you are busy with other things. They will hopefully respect your postion and not force the issue. If they try to put pressure on you, try to be firm and clear with them. Since your parents are inactive too, I would guess that they will back you up.

  I will e-mail you again shortly; I wrote one earlier and the page went down before it was sent, and it was lost.

  All my best, jack

  ((((((((jacci))))))))))
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  Were you chaperoned?

  by writerpen in

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  now that i'm out of the borg and realizing that i've never dated, i think it's in the near future for me.

  so i was thinking about my age of 30 and never being on a date.

  but even worse, i was thinking of those of you who dated while in the borg and had to deal with an audience - actually i had to laugh when thinking about the absurdity of the scenario.

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  jack2

  Even though I was raised a jw, I dated only one jw girl....and here's why:

  The girl, her friend, her friend's bf, and I would go to see movies on occasion. Her friend's dad insisted that *each couple* have a chaperone, even though the 4 of us were planning to ride to the movie together.....yes, he wanted a group of 6, each couple chaperoned. Ridiculous.

  The girl ended our relationship some time later (thank God!.....and yes, I should have had the guts to end it first) and I was determined never to date a jw again. I ended up marrying my next gf, a non-jw.
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  Are women naturally "Bi" ?

  by refiners fire in

  1. social
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  just a question.

  actually a friend of mine, alex, (who hopefully might read this and commence posting on this board) has been insisting for 20 years that women are naturally bi sexual.

  i laughed at his claims.. but now, looking around here, and based on numerous group chats ive had with women on this site, there seems to be some evidence that his theory is correct.

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  Interesting thread and comments.......I'll focus on two comments, by Naeblis and Prisca.

  Both made points that I think are very true. I won't restate what they said because each one said it better than I can, but I do agree that social reprecussions (which seem to be more dire for men than for women who express some bi thoughts or feelings) do play a role, as does the notion that it would seem to me, in most cases, to be mush easier to express oneself as having bi curiosity in an online discussion than in actual face-to-face discussion, at least for some people.

  Actually, I was going to begin my reply by saying that refiner's fire had "courage" in not only bringing up this subject, but especially by touching on what men might feel with regard to bi curiosity. Then I thought, no, that sounds stereotypical....then I saw Naeblis' comment, and yes, perhaps indeed there is that 'stigma' attached to it when a guy expresses himself on such a matter, thus maybe he is showing courage by mentioning it. Does that mean it takes no courage on a woman's part to express bi curiosity? Not at all, but it does appear to somehow be different for men in some respects, as if there is more of a stigma attached to it.

  As far as whether it is "natural" for a woman to express or act upon such feelings, well, the word "natural" can be a loaded word, easily used by some (especially the religious right and jws) to condemn such feelings or expressions.

  Interesting thread refiners. Xena, helpful posts too.
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  Online love

  by StinkyPantz in

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  do you think it's possible to fall in love with someone online?

  assuming they give you a real picture of themselves and are honest about themselves.. is it possible to love this person before you meet them?

  i'm not talking about the kind of love you share with your friends, i'm talking the real deal.

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  jack2

  This has been a very enjoyable thread, with some very interesting views and experiences posted...sadly, not all the experiences were good.

  I&P, once again, great cartoon, love the little dough boy. :)

  I have sought, not romance, but friendship, online, primarily here; it's great having the jw experience in common, even though for so many it's been a bad experience, sadly. I am happy to say that I have met some fine folks here! I have had some great chats with friends and have been working on some very satisfying friendships. There are friends here that I've shared laughs with and whom I can honestly say I trust. Building trust online is not the easiest thing in the world, but it is definitely possible.

  Tera, thank you so much! And the feeling is completely mutual....it just goes to show how great an online friendship can be!

  jack
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  Is Gilligan really Satan?

  by simplesally in

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  anybody ever see this site?.

  the 7 deadly sins as seen thru the castaways!

  its a good laugh...but you can see how easy it is to make anyone, i mean just anyone, out to be "satan"!.

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  jack2

  Great post!......now that I think about it....Gilligan did in fact cause more suffering than anyone else on that island. He constantly foiled (by his seeming stupidity...but now we all know it was by cunning design!!!) every attempt to get off that island! The Prince of Darkness is revealed!!

  janH....love the comment!
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  Online love

  by StinkyPantz in

  1. jw
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  do you think it's possible to fall in love with someone online?

  assuming they give you a real picture of themselves and are honest about themselves.. is it possible to love this person before you meet them?

  i'm not talking about the kind of love you share with your friends, i'm talking the real deal.

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  I&P....excellent!!!