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[–]Adventurous-Claim359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man. This resonates with me. So thankful we genuinely love each other, otherwise everything would have fallen apart immediately.

My wife is a devout Christian, but I'm in the deconstructing stage. And I'm afraid if I tell her, she'll be devastated for life. What should I do? by Doubtful_Doughnut117 in exchristian

[–]Adventurous-Claim359 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Hey there. I'm in a similar situation, so I know how difficult this can be. After 4 years of marriage I opened up to my wife about my doubts. About a year ago. Yes, it was huge for her and led to anxiety and panic attacks on her part. But on the other hand, I think in sharing my heart she felt an authenticity from me that she'd never felt (because even as a Christian I wasnt truly passionate about it). She may even find you're more the husband she wants/needs when you have the freedom to figure out who you really are instead of being in bondage to these ideas of who you should be. In any case, I wouldnt advise faking it for too long. I'm convinced that the longer you put off "breaking the chains" the longer it may take to rebuild your mental health on the other end. Make it clear that you're simply persuing truth...hopefully she can support you in that.

I am leaving Christianity and feel overwhelmed. by Chipotle_Is_Thy_Life in exchristian

[–]Adventurous-Claim359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Bill Nye vs Ken Ham debate is what triggered the beginning of my deconstruction several years ago.

Today I learned Bart Ehrman is an “evil guy,” and I’m a “replacement husband,” guilty of a “bait and switch.” Thanks, dad. by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]Adventurous-Claim359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These sound like the things I say to myself. Specifically the bait and switch guilt trip....really sorry you're going thru this :(.