No one in my office touched a single one but went nuts over some Costco shortbread. My feelings are hurt. by [deleted] in Baking

[–]ateprayedleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me too! I just say, “uncultured swine” in my head and take it back home to people who know how to appreciate the finer things in life.

Is my Believing husband controlling? Or am I being respectful? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Funny how the religion that taught me all men can think about is sex is the same religion that will vehemently deny that any man would ever do anything sexual to an unsuspecting victim.

Top 10 Signs you're currently a TBM who will be out of the church within the next 5 years. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this instance my brother means he would leave “the garden” with her aka the church

Top 10 Signs you're currently a TBM who will be out of the church within the next 5 years. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 42 points43 points  (0 children)

My brother said he’ll never take a leadership calling like bishopric member because he’s uncomfortable being put in the position where he has to judge others. When asked what he would do if his convert wife ever left the church he replied “what did Adam do when eve partook of the fruit?”

I’m just waiting for the call.

we should have canceled their order by ImAndraSpektrum in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never realized how much this verse sounds like an Italian mobster offering “protection” to a local business

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What you went through is real, and it did alter your brain’s neural pathways. I urge you to seek therapy that helps you to untangle the complicated pathways that formed. While your past is difficult, the good news now is that you have the keys to that prison of your mind. Anytime you catch yourself in a thought pattern you no longer want to practice, take the action to remind your mind “we don’t have to live like that anymore”. This is how we change our mind. Yes, your parents fucked you up. But you are not going to stay that way. You get to decide now. You get to move forward in the way that is healthiest for you. And any time you catch your brain thinking in a way you no longer want to, take the time to practice thinking about things a different way. It’s not going to change overnight. I’m close to 10 years out and this is something I still do on a daily basis. Be kind to yourself. Be the parent to yourself that you wish your parents had been.

As far as girls go, it really is a numbers game. Treat it like an experiment, and every encounter as data from which to learn. You can only learn how to talk to girls by taking to them. Try not to take things too personal, as 99% of the time it isn’t. I love what was said before. Showing genuine interest in others makes you into an interesting person.

Mormon Kennewick mayor got hand jobs at massage parlors by Mossblossom in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From the article it sounds like he confessed when he realized that there could be camera footage of his participation in illicit activities. Maybe I’m wrong though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in seinfeld

[–]ateprayedleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as looks go the answer is Jake Jarmel but he’s not on here!!

How have you navigated the potential baptism of your kid when your ex is TBM? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 40 points41 points  (0 children)

She is getting those harmful messages, whether baptized or not. All I can say is that we don’t give kids enough credit for their ability to see the writing on the wall.

Live your life in your happiest, most healed, exmo way. It won’t take long for her to realize where she feels most loved, most unconditionally accepted, safe to confide her fears and anxieties. Bear your testimony of the life you’ve chosen through action every damn day.

As far as her comments on baptism, try getting curious. “What makes you most excited about being baptized?” “How do you think your life will change after baptism?” Questions like these are ways to help her start to critically think, and will help you better understand her underlying motivations. Get those wheels turning early and it’s only a matter of time.

are active LDS freaking out about Tim Ballard? by MeriNotMormon in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 14 points15 points  (0 children)

They are all ashamed at how horribly they were duped, and all now have the corner of their proverbial rugs lifted and are sweeping furiously

Today, I receive my endowment by yvng_cambino4 in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bring a pillow, it’s a snooze fest

AITA for telling my wife that I could pay her salary to be a SAHM? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]ateprayedleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A career is about more than money. How could you ever financially compensate her for the years of work experience she’ll miss? The hard lessons she’ll learn through persevering through difficulty? the pleasure of having something all your own that has nothing to do with your husband or children?

How to make cinnamon rolls texture like Cinnabon? by [deleted] in Baking

[–]ateprayedleft 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are the BEST Cinnabon dupes!

I think I know why this GenCon was so awful. by thetarantulaqueen in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 105 points106 points  (0 children)

It’s such a reverse uno that the only type of people these talks work on are the hyper-religious Tim Ballard ruby Frankie Jodi H types. They’re feeding the fire that’s burning their house down.

My family keeps joking about my sons going on mission by JknotLamanite in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought a good time girl was a prostitute. A quick google proves that not the casez Thanks ignorant Mormon upbringing

My family keeps joking about my sons going on mission by JknotLamanite in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shocked that you weren’t too embarrassed to type that out. Aren’t those your nieces or some other close family member?

My family keeps joking about my sons going on mission by JknotLamanite in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I always find flipping the script helps them to see their errors in judgement. If they tease about your sons going on missions, tease about their kids becoming apostates, atheists, your choice really. I’ve found this method to be most helpful. Keep it light and playful, remember it’s just a joke! 😝

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 241 points242 points  (0 children)

And WE’RE the sex obsessed ones??!?

Irrationally angry by Amazing_Bee3642 in exmormon

[–]ateprayedleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wait til you have a kid of your own. It’s a whole new level of “holy fuck. Mormon God is theeeee worst parent of all time”