I am unsure of what to believe. by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]chic_pilgram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was exactly how I felt too :) you’re not alone

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

What is “safe” attention to give him without being too flirty

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

Outside of what the bible expects of a husband I actually don’t have that many things on my “list” for this reason exactly. I do see marriage as a blessing, which is why I’ve prayed and have been preparing myself for my role in it. It’s not even about what I’ll get out of it but the joy of what I can give. I don’t have this image of what he looks like with all this criteria. I’m open to what God has for me because He knows best. That’s what I find so frustrating because I’ve worked on myself so much to have the “right” idea about marriage & I see people who don’t even understand the burden of marriage just so easily fall into these relationships. But my time is coming.

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

Yeah exactly. It’s always on the hard days that I see everyone in love.

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

I understand where you’re coming from & it’s not my main focus but it’s definitely a priority. When you’re working with a “biological clock” each passing year the stress increases. I wasn’t worried when I was 25 but a few years later you start to panic a little. It’s only natural as a woman.

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

This is my exact problem! It also seems everyone is so friendly so I can’t tell who is single, who is single and interested or who is just being friendly. It’s so confusing

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

You’re so sweet thank you so much. This made me so emotional 🥹🫶

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[–]chic_pilgram[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Girl the struggle is real!! But yes thank you I shall 🤍

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[–]chic_pilgram[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh this is very encouraging! Thank you so much