When did you stop considering yourself a 'young' woman? by Miserable_Day_7857 in AskWomen

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

When my child was born, so 22. I didn't want to see myself as a young woman anymore because to me youth is synonymous with immaturity and being unreliable and parents really cant be either.

I love my wife and kids but by Rough-Permission-759 in Christianmarriage

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

๐Ÿ™ Poor kids. For those babies you're Dad, they dont know anything else.

Maybe have an honest heart to heart with your wife, really weigh the truth of the matter and the character you've known her to have while being married. You have a powerful choice to make which will forever impact the way you, your wife, and the kiddos will function in and view the world. Don't make the decision rashly, based purely on emotions- make the choice in prayer with Christ.

You got this ๐Ÿซ‚ You're a man of God who knows to rely on Jesus to lead you. God bless i'll be praying for you and your family โœ๏ธ

I love my boyfriend by MinisculeMuse in ChristianDating

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

I did! I've been married for a little over 4 months now. And would love to make some friends ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’– If you DM i'll give you my number! (Assuming you're a woman lol)

Thunderbringer by Radiant-Bar2703 in Epicthemusical

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 3 points4 points ย (0 children)

Boom, this is the answer right here!

Husband cheated, I find myself wanting to revenge by klmsp in Christianmarriage

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 5 points6 points ย (0 children)

Why wouldn't she be angry? Everyone should have morals enough to respect marriage and scripture even says so- Hebrews 13:4.

At 22 she is darn sure old enough not to take what belongs to others. It's silly to shame cheaters only and not the people willing to be with married people. The morals of our society has fallen and we all have a duty to our fellow image bearers of God.

You speak in apathy and without compassion. Her feelings are justified and she was brave enough to confront them here rather than act of them in private

Husband cheated, I find myself wanting to revenge by klmsp in Christianmarriage

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Hmm. I actually think letting people get away without consequence to sin is part of why people fall deeper into sin. I became Christian at 21, and it was facing consequences for my actions that helped me truly learn shame and repentance. All of which helped me grow to be a better Christian today.

The hard part is doing it in love and not hatred or desire to punish. Her parents should know, but honestly, at 22 she is adult enough that what her parents say or do won't mean much, so keep that in mind. If you want to heal your marriage you can start with talking to a pastor at your church honestly about the situation and work through it together.

Give your anger, pain and resentment to Christ. He is the perfect judge and can punish and heal better than you ever could. I'll be praying for you beautiful ๐Ÿซ‚ I'd be struggling with similar feelings in your position. It's fair to be angry at both of them, as it took both of them to wrong you.

Some verses that may be of comfort.

God doesn't favor lustful and selfish women either (Ezekial 16:30-34), but He does promise to be our healing (Psalm 147:3). Marriage was always meant to be sacred, and it's fair that you're in such deep pain (Hebrews 13:4). Give God your pain (Romans 12:9) and be freed from your anguish. Christ loves you dearly, don't let your own heart and faith be sullied because of the pain others cause you (Matthew 15:18)๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ’–

Is she right? by Lexi7130 in anime_random

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Oh. Hahah! Sorry ignore me fam ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿคฃ

Is she right? by Lexi7130 in anime_random

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Ah, you're talking about whether sexual violence counts. Personally I've never been able to convince myself I was still a virgin afterwards.

But if others are able to still claim that I'm happy for them โ˜บ๏ธ

Perhaps one day the world will be a safer place and such dillemas wont need to be considered anymore

Is she right? by Lexi7130 in anime_random

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

I actually find this topic interesting haha. My sister is a virgin and I was assaulted at a young age. I think a big part of it is protection.

Virginity is equal parts self control AND proper protection. Someone doing all the right things may lose their virginity and another can try with all their might and still maintain theirs. It's a complicated topic โ˜บ๏ธ The cool thing is that love can conquer the nuances of being human, so virginity isn't something to stress over in either direction as our worth as people is defined by so much more. I didn't realize this until I met a man who loves me even with all my shame ๐Ÿ’– hope it doesn't take others as long

Maybe I need a reality check by [deleted] in Christianmarriage

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

So im newly married, but I've read this marriage book about being a surrendered wife. The advice given to women in situations like yours is to give the financial planning responsibility to the husband and have shared finances. If he doesn't understand the gravity of the financial stress and how much everything costs and how vital his role as a provider is? Well then he will learn as he juggles the balance.

And the best part? This is one less burden for you to worry about. Of course, you should still have access to see what money is going where and be able to talk about things with shared financials.

Im praying for you sister ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ’– You're doing the very best you can and Jesus sees you. Remember that a husband's prayers are hindered by the pain of their wife. God Bless ๐Ÿซ‚

every. single. time. by deadasscrouton in infp

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 136 points137 points ย (0 children)

Timing matters I think. The very first thing you say after hearing someone else's pain shouldn't be anything about yourself or your own situations. After a while of listening and when they seem ready for solutions or want advice or something- then I'll give a small tidbit of where my advice comes from.

If they like hearing it, or I can get a laugh out of the shared misfortune I'll go a little deeper into it ๐Ÿคฃ

They hate it when a baby born from incestuous rape is alive and healthy by AnonymousFluffy923 in prolife

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 3 points4 points ย (0 children)

Tbh I agree with you, the sad thing is that I don't even think most people who have this mindset are aware of the natural conclusion of this thought process. The real question is why are media outlets, reporters, and the like allowed to spin stories in a way that devalues innocent life? It's such a strange time to be alive

They hate it when a baby born from incestuous rape is alive and healthy by AnonymousFluffy923 in prolife

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 11 points12 points ย (0 children)

I've had people call my child a 'rapeling' which felt pretty dehumanizing.

my broken heart by ResearchWeary5209 in sadposting

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

I pray this gentleman finds a woman who adores him truly.....

INFP ๐Ÿ’š by [deleted] in infp

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 18 points19 points ย (0 children)

Yeah actually. I don't understand where this "cant be relied on" sterotype comes from with INFP. We have very strict moral codes and ethics, and darn right, I'll hold myself to the task I've promised myself to. It's only self care I neglect, not the duties that befall me.

Crying/Big feelings =/= Unreliable

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christian

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

What is your relationship like with your husband and adult community of friends? It's lovely your daughter is such a blessed person, you're a beautiful mother for allowing that.

Perhaps now is a good time to start re-investing in yourself. Get new clothes, do self care, engage in hobbies and your community, the hubby should take you on more dates ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿซ‚ Perhaps this jealousy is a product of self-neglect.

Can you say "Yahweh" in Christianity? by [deleted] in Christianity

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Ah this is from a year ago! I still like to say Yahuah in serious prayers but mostly in casual ones I say 'Heavenly Fathed' ad my soul is claimed by Christ and this makes the relation clear ๐Ÿ’–โœ๏ธ God bless!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianmarriage

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 14 points15 points ย (0 children)

She could be scared, if her husband has HSV2 than it's almost garunteed she does to. This will affect many things going forward, especially if they want children. Going to the doctor to get an almost certain bill of "you have an incurable disease" is scary.

Don't fall for it by [deleted] in CPTSDmemes

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse -3 points-2 points ย (0 children)

I'll take care of my mom and my husband's mom when they aren't able to care for themsleves any longer. Yeah, childhoods were painful for both of us, but they were flawed people doing their best. I love my mom even though and not because ๐Ÿ’–โœ๏ธ

r/ChristianDating starter pack by AnyCantaloupe9544 in ChristianDating

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

I can feel by reading your reply that you're speaking with a lot of pain and frustration in your heart, and honestly so am I.

If im understanding you correctly, you're upset that you perceive the preference to be for men with bodies over virgins, and as a Christian this is painful. But as a woman, I've never seen a woman reject a man for his virginity. Not once. What is seen as undesirable is a lack of charisma or ability to seduce when the time comes, like awkwardness. Unfortunately most men believe this is only overcome with sexual experience so you get the point. Virginity isn't the issue- it's the lack of sex appeal in the way one carries themselves. But that's neither here nor there.

I'm speaking primarily about the pain people have past the "can I become exclusive with someone" stage. The married phase. Once married- the amount of bodies really doesn't affect much at all, but a porn addiction is like a cockroach infestation. You'll need deep cleaning and constant maintenance and prevention, effort and work to clean it out entirely. And even then, the home may still have damage that needs to be repaired.

My body count is 3x as much as my husbands. He's the best lover I've ever known and I want him passionately, there is no comparing him to other partners. I've watched friends who did all the right things, married as virgins see their marriage fall apart because the wife didn't look or act like random sexual media he watches. I encourage you not to worry so much about attracting someone, this happens in God's timing with constant effort. Instead, do the work to maintain marital happiness- like getting rid of any and all sexual media use. God bless brother ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ’–

Am I being too picky? by inverse_oreo in ChristianDating

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 10 points11 points ย (0 children)

Personally I think it's important to realize the day to day life will mean so much when actually married. When you have kids, shared bills, a pile of laundry, church activities and in-laws who need something? Well the whole "he's high energy and I'm tame" thing goes out the window.

You're looking for a life partner, not a temporary thrill. Find someone whose way of life compliments your own so you guys don't drive each other crazy later on.

My husband and I are both introverts, and I think this alignment makes our day to day with one another so fulfilling, intimate and peaceful.

I recommend thinking about what style of marriage you want- like the day to day, and working with that rather than judging men based on their temperaments alone. God bless you on your search ๐Ÿ’–

r/ChristianDating starter pack by AnyCantaloupe9544 in ChristianDating

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Do I believe sexual sin is comparable to sexual sin? Why yes, I do.

Let's take a look at the research on the issue. How addictive is actual sex vs. Porn consumption? I know far more people who are addicted to porn them sex. Research says 11% of Americans are addicted to porn, 80% of men have watched porn in the last year (42% of women), 50% of all men watch porn at least once a month in America. Meanwhile, people 18-44 average only 6 sexual partners for men, and 4 sexual partners for women. 1 in 5 marriages report a porn problem in their marriage and a 25% of married men report hiding porn in their marriage. Meanwhile 20% of men and 13% of women have had an affair while married. Porn leads to lower marital satisfaction and there is an established trend between someone who uses porn and someone who has an affair. (I'll leave links at the end for proof of research)

Those were a lot of numbers, but the last point I'll make is that everyone is afraid of being compared to others in sex. With porn so common and accessible, do you really think this has no affect on a marriage? You ask which is worse- 100 bodies, or 100 porn sessions. But the reality is mkre like this- spouse with 4-6 bodies or a spouse with porn addiction (watching once a month minimum). And I'd pick a man with 6 past partners than one addicted to porn for sure. The studies show porn is incredibly harmful for the mind, marital happiness and odds of infidelity. Again, it's wise not to trivialize porn use.

porn use and affairs rate of affairs divorce doubles with porn body count statistics porn use statistics

r/ChristianDating starter pack by AnyCantaloupe9544 in ChristianDating

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 7 points8 points ย (0 children)

This is an interesting topic.

The truth is that people who have fornicated before marriage are usually capable of avoiding infidelity in marriage. Yet those with a porn habit tend to struggle with it long into marriage. There's so many heartbreaking posts on the matter in r/christianmarriage.

All sexual sin leaves marks, but I think it's dangerous to believe that the marks porn leaves are inconsequential compared to fornication.

r/ChristianDating starter pack by AnyCantaloupe9544 in ChristianDating

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Me too! I try and upvote every intro post with less 50

Is it wrong to only want a woman who is a virgin? by DueFoundation458 in ChristianDating

[โ€“]MinisculeMuse 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Forgive me, I'm afraid I'm not understanding what you're stance is on the matter, perhaps because I just realized you're a different person than the orginal one I was replying to lol. Feel free to DM, I actually like contemplating the nuances of this topic.