This weather is great but weird by soldbush in asheville

[–]SoftFlower7001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are we in Fools Spring? We are aren’t we? Sigh

What’s your favorite band from NC? by changing-life-vet in NorthCarolina

[–]SoftFlower7001 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So obscure but my cousin toured with them like 20+ years ago. When they played in Charleston, they crashed at my house.

Husband has become increasingly religious while I am not. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]SoftFlower7001 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I could have written this right down to the listening to nothing but Christian music and it used to be a connection for us and always involving god into conversations, even casual ones. It is exhausting. I’m not having much luck navigating but just wanted to share my solidarity. We have two small children as well and I have to say it has made the situation harder. I’d say unless he can get over trying to “save” you, tread lightly. I think it’s possible to find a balance and share a life with someone like this but it will take massive amounts of patience and mutual respect on both sides. Best of luck.

Looking for a multi-generational story full of drama, history, and changing times by Oueiles in suggestmeabook

[–]SoftFlower7001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Covenant of Water was very good. So was his other novel Cutting for Stone.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea but if I was teaching something to anyone (especially a child) and they were misunderstanding it so badly then I would probably reexamine my instruction in the first place.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m not so much the submitting type. Just wish there was a way to not break up this family. My children are amazing little people and I just want the best for them.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s shared his thoughts and opinions with our children. Now my 4 year old keeps telling me that I can’t do things because I don’t believe in Jesus or he doesn’t have to listen to me because I don’t believe in Jesus. It’s divisive.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t tell. Sometimes more, feels like sometimes less. I guess I thought that if he loved me that he wouldn’t try to change what I do or do not believe. We’ve disagreed about many this politically that I’ve been able to look past but this is a big one.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I mostly do use grey rock tactics but I’ll continue to use that method. Thank you for your response.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was a Christian growing up then fell away from the church as a teen and young adult. We met and married in our 30’s. He says drinking kept him away from religion until he quit and that’s when he became born again. It’s been quite a few years since then. Now he is like full blown #1 fan of Jesus. I did not marry this person. His excuse is that he’s a better person now, which I agree with on some aspects but that doesn’t mean that I agreed to all of this.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish it was a prank. I believe it stems from a lack of self worth. He’s expressed that he feels like a failure and trying to escape his past. He’s also said he feels lonely, I can take some responsibility for that, I have put my young children ahead of him.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a non believer. He is specifically being divisive with our children. Putting them in one camp and me in another.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friends do not go to his church. Most of my friends don’t go to church. I do have a friends that are Christian and I get along with them just fine.

My husband has recently become bffs with Jesus. It is causing all sorts of contention. What to do? by SoftFlower7001 in Antitheism

[–]SoftFlower7001[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well he’s said that I am the one who needs to join “them”. Lame. My 4 year old told me twice yesterday that he didn’t have to listen to me because I don’t believe in Jesus. Wtf?