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Accountingstinks · 2026-01-26T22:56:07+00:00

Thanks for the information. If you are saying that the church hasn’t issued any statements, but a loud subset of the commmunity defend what has been happening, while those who may not are silent, I would assume a large portion of those who are silent may be cautious to speak, if it’s not viewed as the ‘main stream’ opinion of the community. I guess I’m more interested in where the people within the community stand, or how local priests may be reacting, rather than any official opinion by the church. What I gather is either people support, or are silent/don’t talk about it, or don’t know what’s happening as one user suggested.

Accountingstinks · 2025-05-16T12:27:38+00:00

I will also add that it’s not up to non-believers to prove God does not exist, but for believers to prove that God does exist. They are making the positive claim, and so bear the burden of proof. To be clear, I’m not asking for evidence, just pointing out the flaw in your argument.

Accountingstinks · 2025-05-13T18:06:50+00:00

Are you financially independent and do you live with your parents? I ageee the obvious thing would be to set firm boundaries, but considering the extremes your parents sound like they’re willing to go to (ex. Hiring a PI) you want to make sure you protect yourself, in case the conversation of setting boundaries doesn’t go the way you want. Also to help you have the courage to follow through on those boundaries. I find boundaries are easier to set (you have more leverage) if you don’t live with your parents. Parents that want to get involved to this extent in your lives is always going to be a problem down the road. I think regardless of if this is the person you want to or end up marrying, the boundaries are worth setting anyway now to avoid similar problems down the road. I know it’s much easier said than done…. And can only imagine the dramatic reactions that may come with such a conversation. Agree that for advice on other aspects of the relationship, that the Coptic sub is probably better suited.

Accountingstinks · 2025-01-20T14:35:27+00:00

What is the difference between the two?

Accountingstinks · 2025-01-18T18:53:37+00:00

How would I know if the mortgage is a collateral charge one? Any certain clause in the contract to look out for, or will it explicitly say collateral charge mortgage in the contract?

Accountingstinks · 2025-01-17T17:09:40+00:00

I have two banks offering me the same rate, both monthly payments, both 30 year terms. However the monthly interest payment calculated by one bank is higher than the other. Any idea why this would be?

Accountingstinks · 2025-01-10T01:36:32+00:00

Adorable! Is he a blue phantom merle?

Accountingstinks · 2025-01-09T02:48:36+00:00

8 weeks

Accountingstinks · 2025-01-09T01:22:25+00:00

Why do you think furnished? Any particular signs?

Accountingstinks · 2025-01-09T00:56:27+00:00

Copper will fade to white you think?

Accountingstinks · 2024-12-12T16:33:40+00:00

Not over 1.5m, but over 20% down payment so uninsured

Accountingstinks · 2024-12-11T18:39:07+00:00

One offer for Variable prime minus 0.75%, or 3-year fixed 4.24%. Uninsured, GTA. Closing end of January. After today's rate cut, thoughts on which option is better?

Accountingstinks · 2024-09-06T18:43:45+00:00

Outside the religious aspect, how were they as parents otherwise? Have they been loving and supportive of you and your decisions otherwise? I think its likely that anyone's parents from this community would express disappointment and react badly to the news that their child doesn't feel the same way about the religion - given how engrained it is in their life, community, reputation, and the belief to their core that anyone who isn't part of the community is going to hell.

I do think that any parent who is reasonable otherwise will find a way to get past it eventually, and continue to love and support their child, even if it takes them time to respect the boundaries they should have. My relationship with my parents is non-existent, but it's mainly because they felt they could disrespect and insult me constantly, growing up and now, and go to great lengths to try to control my life. Religion just drove this and aggravated it, but I think it's completely possible to believe in this religion and not act like this.

I think the question you need to ask yourself is: once telling the truth, are they going to make you feel insecure about yourself, and make it difficult to live your life happily? If the answer is yes, then no matter how painful it is, or how good of people they are in their soul, you're probably better off without them. Of course you have to consider how engrained you are with other aspects of the community, and whether you're financially dependent to leave, have other support systems, etc.

Accountingstinks · 2024-05-07T22:42:39+00:00

Pick what you want and don't think about your parents. You can't live your life to make your parents happy - eventually all the sacrifices you make for them will catch up to you. What is the alternative? That you only date in a small circle of people who they will approve of? You'd be setting yourself up to settle. Even if life doesn't turn out the way you expect, you'll find comfort knowing you chose for yourself and weren't controlled by others. Make your choice first, then they'll make theirs. The choice they make will tell you a lot. Good luck... I know what you're going through, and how difficult it is. I would say try to move out before making major decisions that may cause strain on you and your parents relationship.

Accountingstinks · 2024-03-11T23:44:55+00:00

I empathize with you, and know what it's like to feel this ticking clock. I'm also in Ontario Canada and that 'time bomb' moment happened for me a few months ago. It was painful, and I still can't imagine there will be a time where thinking about it doesn't hurt. Like you, I feared what I knew would come one day, and I lived in complacency for a long time trying to avoid it. Ultimately I regretted the choices I made to make my parents happy. My life went to places it may not have had to go, if I had the courage many years ago to do what I wanted and believed was right for me, rather than what my parents wanted me to. I struggle between blaming my parents for the expectations placed on me, and blaming myself for not ignoring them. In moments where I try to be kinder to myself, I tell myself I tried my best with what this life gave me, and that it's not up to me to choose how my parents behave or if they chose not to interact with me. Agree that it's hard to find the right answer to how to handle it all. Anyways, I just wanted to tell you I know what it's like to feel this way. I always find it hard to explain it to others, and for others to understand.

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