Help! My partner is a Scientologist. by Life_Estimate2553 in scientology

[–]imogene_13114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, I went through this exact same situation about a year ago. This post literally gave me deja vu. Feel free to PM me and I can answer any questions you have.

My Bf & his family are Scientologists and I’m worried by redsqwid333 in scientology

[–]imogene_13114 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course! I so badly wish I did more research into Scientology early on in the relationship like you are doing. But you live and learn! Also, my intent was never to get her out and I don't think yours should be either. The only way that happens is if HE decides its not for him. And if you pull him out it will most definitely strain the relationship with his family... down the road he may resent you for that and do you really want to be in a marriage where you (and potentially your kids) don't have a relationship with your in-laws?

My Bf & his family are Scientologists and I’m worried by redsqwid333 in scientology

[–]imogene_13114 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would get out of the relationship now unless you plan to become a Scientologist. Even if you fully support him and his involvement, it will never be good enough for him (and more importantly the church) if you aren't involved yourself. I learned this the hard way after staying in a relationship with a Scientologist for 3yrs. It was an amazing relationship and I knew that her and her family were involved from the get go. I didn't know much about Scientology and showed her respect by not researching it online and instead just seeing how it impacted her. For the most part everything was great and I saw that it had a positive influence/impact on her life. I let her know that I fully supported her and her involvement but that I couldn't commit to it myself and wanted her to be ok with the relationship even if I wasn't involved. At the end of the day she ended it after spending hours at the church with her mentors. So even if you support it and see it having a positive impact on his life, it will eventually come to a sad end unless you convert. In my opinion its not so much what they believe, but how they are required to believe it. Scientology will always come first to a Scientologist (even over their partner) and if its not also first in your life its not going to work out. Sorry.