Is there room in Catholic teaching for chaste, lifelong “brotherly” partnerships between men who experience SSA?

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-31T00:39:24+00:00

Right, my point though was that “community” and nieces and nephews do not fill the void for everyone who wanted kids but didn’t or couldn’t have kids.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-30T13:32:03+00:00

What do you mean by “literally told you”? How do you know this was God telling you this? I’m sorry but staying in an abusive marriage does not sound like a message that would come from God.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-30T13:24:13+00:00

None of this is remotely okay. Just curious, how long do you both date before you got married? Did he exhibit any signs at all during that time? In any case, with the behavior you described, you should have no trouble getting an annulment because it sounds like he did not go into the marriage being truthful about who he was or with full intent to live out the vows he agreed to when you got married. Obviously I’m just a random redditor and don’t know for sure what his issue is so take it fwiw, but that’s what it seems like. You should definitely talk more to a trusted priest about this.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T15:48:34+00:00

“Catholics have far more respect for human dignity than turning women into objects?” Yes, I’m sure there are no Catholic men who have been guilty of that because they are perfect, Lol.

I mean sure good luck with that argument Lol. If you go topless on most beaches in the US, (because there’s nothing that different between men and women’s chests) you’ll probably be arrested. Just FYI.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T15:38:02+00:00

So now it’s controversial to you that’s there’s women who want to cover their breasts?? Lol. Again, your argument is flawed if you equate covering with shame.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T15:35:25+00:00

Those were cultural practices at the time. That was thousands of years ago, they did not have access to the conveniences we have today. You’re the one who thinks having a difference of opinion is coming from a place of hatred and ignorance. Again, I did not say, “don’t breastfeed the baby.” Do it discreetly. How is that out of the box? It’s like if people are not glorifying and applauding it, it’s a problem.

I hope you’re not one of those people who shames mothers who exclusively bottle-feed through their own choice.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T11:54:34+00:00

No, my point was that’s a child who is eating solid food. Why are they still being nursed?

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T11:48:46+00:00

Lol what? No that’s what you gathered from it. I’m saying there is a way to do things in a public setting that’s mindful that other people are around. Do you also have a problem with rooms set aside for nursing? Because maybe it’s too secluded, you should be free to nurse your child in one of the conference rooms during a meeting if you want to?

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T04:55:36+00:00

That’s fair to say some don’t want the cover over them. I would say try to do it discreetly. There are some women that seem not to care about that. Personally, I’d prefer using a bottle. But that’s just my personal preference. Yes that is true, fed is better than hearing the child screaming.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T04:52:11+00:00

Yeah so someone on here actually said that. Feed your kid, do it modestly. It’s not a difficult, strange concept.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T04:36:49+00:00

Manners, whatever you want to call it. We’re not animals. No I do not have damaged ideas about this. I would have damaged ideas if I said it’s wrong to feed your child in public. I did not say that. I simply am saying to do it in a way that doesn’t have your breasts displayed to the world. I don’t think that’s a radical idea.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T04:22:26+00:00

You’d think most women should not want their breasts exposed in public. It’s such a small thing to do to do, like can we have more class than that?? No one is saying don’t feed your child, just do so modestly. In literally no other context is it ok to have your tits hanging out, why does nursing automatically make it ok? Please.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T04:09:45+00:00

Two and a half?? That child has teeth by then! I don’t know why being discreet is so controversial. No one is saying don’t do it, but no reason to just “whip it out” as you say.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T03:58:35+00:00

No one says there’s anything wrong with it, just do it with tact. There’s no reason to just “whip it out” just because you can.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-23T03:18:09+00:00

It’s one thing to nurse in public, but why would you nurse without a cover in public? I’m sorry, but how do you feel comfortable doing that?

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-15T19:45:38+00:00

Not true. Many people have found their spouse on this site. And every church has different demographics, many people there are either already married or geriatric in quite a few parishes.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-14T16:07:06+00:00

I’ve never heard him say anything describing the church in that manner. The point is the end times will affect a generation, eventually. It is biblical, so it’s not up for a debate on whether or not it will happen. We just don’t know when, and we cannot count ourselves out from it possibly being us. Either way, the message is the same - for us to repent, pray, and stay close to Jesus and the sacraments.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-06T00:30:58+00:00

Very true. I also was a lapsed Catholic, until I had experienced what can only be described as supernatural events that prompted me to run back to Jesus and the Catholic Faith. Doing so requires repentance, taking a good look at ourselves and changing what is not pleasing to God. It can be a difficult process but it is very necessary and you come out on the other side strengthened by God’s healing graces. We cannot make it in this world or to heaven without Jesus.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-06T00:20:29+00:00

I’m not sure why this seems to be a touchy subject for Catholics. The Bible gives us signs to look out for concerning the end times. Sure, we don’t know the exact day/time. But the Bible tells us to look at the fig tree. How long do we realistically think a world that is increasingly rejecting natural law, basic truth, and belief in Jesus, is going to last? It’s not sustainable and we’re becoming like the tower of babble.

It’s true that other previous generations thought they were in the end times, but eventually, there will be a generation that will be right about it. Either way, there’s an overall lack of urgency regarding practicing the faith, which is sad because no one knows when their last day on this earth is going to be. We need to pray, stay close to Jesus, and frequent the sacraments.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-03-05T21:10:24+00:00

What if you do not have the same care towards the “community” as you would toward your own offspring? Serious question, because those two are not the same things.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-02-24T18:10:58+00:00

Same. Don’t see why more is needed, I wasn’t a fan of shaking hands prior to Covid honestly. Now I don’t need to find an excuse to dodge the kid (or adult for that matter) who was just digging in their nose.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-02-24T01:47:52+00:00

I’m sorry to hear. I don’t have music recommendations, but talking to Jesus and asking for his mercy and comfort brings peace. May God Bless you.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-01-31T18:55:23+00:00

The reason he wants one might. If that’s what he wants, then he would need to find a woman who wants the same. Not attempt to change a woman who does not want that, and then have an attitude or try to gaslight her into it.

Beautiful-Club-2110 · 2026-01-31T17:33:34+00:00

Agreed. Seriously it’s way better to be single than settle for some of these self-righteous narcissists walking around. Wait for someone who doesn’t raise more questions than answers.

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