Actually I think the adversity your relationship has already gone through has probably already made you a stronger couple than most, so don't be discouraged by the suggestions it will fall apart any time soon. And I think you are already doing what you should be doing, working and starting college so that your whole future is not necessarily tied up in this relationship.
FayeDunaway
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Disfellowshipped at 18
by asensier inyou can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.
he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.
we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.
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Funny JW cartoon
by Funchback insorry if others have posted this video already.
i have been away a while...maybe i'm late to the party!.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_pqu0bln74.
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FayeDunaway
Hadn't seen that one. Boy did that bring back (bad) memories! The horror of seeing kids from school while witnessing! At least the kid didn't have to take a turn at the doors! Didn't you love it when your partner got someone who let him talk all day and it consumed the whole time and you never had to do your turn again?? That was such a huge relief to look at your watch and see 'ooooh. It's noon!!! No way are we going to do any doors after this one!!! AND we are at the corner of the street!!' -
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Disfellowshipped at 18
by asensier inyou can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.
he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.
we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.
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FayeDunaway
Asensier, I have heard a witness mother whose children were in their 20's and left 'the truth' say that she wished they had never been born. She had the most loathsome expression on her face when she said it. This is what that religion does to parents.
What your mother said has NO truth to it, because you will love your children unconditionally and will support them in their lives, even if you disagree with them or go through some normal teenage friction. Your mother has put something else between you. A parent should never do this and it is unnatural. But it happens every day in witness families.
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Are they Lit or Is This the Transportation of the Future?
by oppostate insince it's got two doors and more importantly just one seat, it's probably not the best vehicle for going out in kingdom service.
but this vehicle is amazing.
the c-1 by lit motors is a two door car/motorcycle vehicle you can't tip over.
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FayeDunaway
Electric! 200 miles per charge!! And you can even squeeze in another person behind you if needed. I couldn't find a price tho. -
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JW Org Flags at R.C.
by ToesUp inphoto was posted on jw-archive.
j.w.org flags flying at the 2015 r.c.
in fribourg, switzerland..
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ladies , its not just me, is it?..
by sowhatnow inok ladies, has there been any documented studies on the role religion or society plays in keeping women in an economical and social disadvantaged state ?
im wondering how many other women out there in the world, who either being raised or being long term followers of a strict religious faith,with traditional family structures, have upon either divorce or death of a spouse find it nearly impossible to find a mate or economic stability , and live out the remainder of their lives struggling and either bouncing from one guy to another, being disappointed or used, or simply alone.
i have personally felt, that i, being a xjw and now divorced woman , with no acceptable work skills,[ ie: fancy resume with degrees] living of low wage part time work and barely any alimony , will simply be viewed as someone trying to get another man to support her.
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FayeDunaway
If men luck out on dating sites, some women are lucking out too.
ive talked to numerous people lately who have gone the dating site route and some have found their soulmate. Everyone is always a bit shy to say that's how they met, but it's perfectly ok. Ex witnesses often don't have many social networks for meeting other singles.
Sowhatnow, keep trying!
(And also keep thinking about and pursuing what it is that makes YOU happy.)
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Disfellowshipped at 18
by asensier inyou can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.
he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.
we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.
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FayeDunaway
Most of us here are living proof that you can actually be MORE successful and yes, HAPPIER without that religion. You sound like you know this already, probably because of what you've seen in your boyfriends family. I like the traveb's idea as well. Be sure they know it's in their court, and that you will be there for them. This actually might make them pause and think 'wait, it's not a complete given that I can never talk to her. This whole idea is a bit crazy...' -
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Disfellowshipped at 18
by asensier inyou can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.
he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.
we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.
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FayeDunaway
It's completely understandable you feel overwhelmed right now. This is a biggie. You may go into mourning for a while.
You never know what may happen in the future and how many friends or family you will get back, but it does take patience. No this is NOT loving and it's not biblical.
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Disfellowshipped at 18
by asensier inyou can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.
he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.
we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.
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FayeDunaway
I have a daughter who is 18. I can not IMAGINE disowning her because of her falling in love with someone who isn't our religion or following the rules. What it takes for witnesses to do this is serious mind control. Please know that your parents are being controlled and they don't know what they're doing. They can not think for themselves anymore. Try not to take this too personally but know that you are still a person worthy of love. This happens every day in that religion. Heartbreaking.
p.s. You are completely adorable together!! Please pursue your education, at least you have a great college application essay to write now.
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ladies , its not just me, is it?..
by sowhatnow inok ladies, has there been any documented studies on the role religion or society plays in keeping women in an economical and social disadvantaged state ?
im wondering how many other women out there in the world, who either being raised or being long term followers of a strict religious faith,with traditional family structures, have upon either divorce or death of a spouse find it nearly impossible to find a mate or economic stability , and live out the remainder of their lives struggling and either bouncing from one guy to another, being disappointed or used, or simply alone.
i have personally felt, that i, being a xjw and now divorced woman , with no acceptable work skills,[ ie: fancy resume with degrees] living of low wage part time work and barely any alimony , will simply be viewed as someone trying to get another man to support her.
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FayeDunaway
Except, giordano, usually people who come to the assemblies who don't really want to be there are doing it for their mates!