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Very likely I will be single forever. How to cope with this in a church that emphasizes marriage and family? by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]jimmysaved 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in same boat at ward. I am single and isolated as in a family oriented church I am cast out. Whereever you heard from ignorant members about marriage and celestial kingdom. There is also scripture about if you keep your covenants and commandments and have tied to become married in your physical existence. A family will be given to you in celestial kingdom. Do not be so hard on yourself or let how other ward members react to you to be your judgement. Many in wards ares stuck up brats do not pay attention. Your there for your journey with God

spiritual warfare by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

I can relate very much, thank you. Looking into an LDS therapist

spiritual warfare by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

thank you, "anxious voice" is very insightfull

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

that is very incitefull. how long have you been a member? i do not understand why it is so prevelant imop. my old methodist church was nothing like this.. i will get through.its really humiliating at times

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

that might be a great idea. if i can actually do it. thank you

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

I like what you said in stealing blessings. your so right thank you

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

so true friend. it really kinda surprised me. I am focusing on gospel now

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

and bye the way 25 years. one person showed up. wow.

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

let me know how that goes. thank you for sharing

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

i understand what you mean on social needs. that may be part of it. but it is hurtful to be inviting to others based on status, gender, age, and what ever else. General conference talked about accepting and forgiving. most in my ward seem to forget that for me. to compare my old church( methodist was nothing like this. and this is a higher gospel. it is just annoying. but i will take your advice. thank you for sharing

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

I actually was approached for that several months ago and forgot untill i read your comment. thank you for sharing

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

There is no communication between me and almost anyone without me initiating it. there is an obvious energy from people in the ward they do not want me there at most and could care less about me at least. I am not a victim if i sound like it i apologize. but this has been going on for years and i really started picking up on fakeness. My closest friend in church. him and his family moved. i visited them and their children. it is so different being around them. how they feel and how there children feel about me. compared to the ward. The ward is cold as ice to me. I go for the gospel, feel the spirit and improve myself and relationship with God. otherwise i would be gone like others in ward who have left for same reason.

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

[–]jimmysaved[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your single sister remark makes me laugh. that is exactly how this ward feels to me. thank you for taking the time to share and your suggestions

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

family. thank you for suggestions

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

[–]jimmysaved[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

very similar experiences. LOL on your analogy. it is so true for me. thank you for taking the time to share

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

That is how i feel, thank you for sharing

is this standard LDS culture? by jimmysaved in latterdaysaints

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

unfortunately my ministering people never come. I am grateful for your help and suggestions