[xrumerang]

I met a woman from another forum who lives nearby. We have gone mall walking twice now and it's been fun. I invited her to the forum and I think we scared her away.

We spent the whole hour walk talking about different things...you know, getting to know each other. Well, since she has been a visitor here, it seemed silly not to tell her about my beliefs in witchcraft. Anyway...she didn't run away and she still wants to go walking but I had to laugh when she told me her hubby is Christian and she wasn't going to tell him about my beliefs. Bless her heart...I DO understand...but I thought it funny because she accepted my explanation of what I believe with very little trouble.

So...do you have friends like this? Do you let others in on your beliefs and if so, how soon after you meet? Do you let them know before they visit Tribal?

[Mjypksun]

I am married to one of those people, he does not know about me, I guess I will stay in the broom closet!

[VYholden]

Jim (my husband) came into the office Saturday as I was on this website. It was the perfect time to show it to him. So I did. Also, I told him that my new walking partner and her husband run the site. He didn't freak or anything. He was just worried about online security, and said not to give anyone our address or phone number. (LOL! we are listed in the phone book; I don't hide.) - Anyway, he now knows. I knew there would be a "right" time and way to tell him.

[soryalomop]

Excellent!
That is funny about the phone number,we wont tell

Jim (my husband) came into the office Saturday as I was on this website. It was the perfect time to show it to him. So I did. Also, I told him that my new walking partner and her husband run the site. He didn't freak or anything. He was just worried about online security, and said not to give anyone our address or phone number. (LOL! we are listed in the phone book; I don't hide.) - Anyway, he now knows. I knew there would be a "right" time and way to tell him.

[ahagotyou]

~ I was thinking, "How could this site scare anyone?" I mean, it's just a lot of lovely kind people...
But then, some people are easily frightened by difference.
I'm very glad you weren't frightened off! Welcome!!!

My husband's an Atheist, & believe it or not, we probably have similar issues there!
He doesn't want to listen about religion, just tells me, "Go on-line, talk with your friends."
OK.
He's supportive, just not interested.
{It's fine, I don't like Westerns & he's an addict so it balances!}

No two people are ever completely interested in all the same things after all...
I'm not a wiccan, or actually anything describable, but I certainly find kindred souls here.

You can reassure your husband if he asks, that no one here is anti-Christian!
Whatever gives one strength & faith is a good thing.
I've never seen anyone here insult another's belief in any way.

Again, Welcome!

[chujwduperjadzi]

"How could this site scare anyone?"

Different religions scare people that aren't open minded. Think of the people that do things, such as suicide bombings, in the name of their faith. Agreed they are confused as to the messages of their faith, but it can give uneducated people a bad impression and scare them. - I had no desire to give my husband that impression or cause him to have undue fear. Plus, I needed to be comfortable and able to back up myself with what I told him about the site. So it took me some time to explore the site and find just the right moment to show and tell about the site.

"I mean, it's just a lot of lovely kind people"

This has been my experience too.

[Mowselelex]

Depends on the person,you can get a pretty good vibe weather they can handle it or not.

I don't usually say anything unless asked,but if they do come into my home I do forewarn them.

You cant not,not walk into my home and not know what/where my beliefs/path are/stand.

All I ask for is respect as I would give them,simple enough.
Hasnt been a issue/ problem so far.


Most my family knows and all my Sisters do.

[georgshult]

23-years ago I married a wonderful man. We both had the same profession and a lot in common. He was (and is) the right decision for me. He adds stability in my life. However, I have since grown. College has opened my mind to new people and different ways of life; some are fascinating. He has not had the benefit of education, nor does he choose it. He is happy with his life the way it is; he chooses not to grow. I love this man dearly and respect his wishes.

By the way, I'm Debbie, the person Connie met to mall walk.

What I mean is ... what should I do? Say, "Look whose coming to dinner? A witch." Switch would start my new potential friendship off on the wrong foot or say, "This is my new walking partner Connie; she is fascinating!" And at some point down the road, when the initial meeting has been a positive one say, "Our friend Connie believes in witchcraft." - Personally, I believe its best to do it this way.

However, I am flexible too. If Connie is uncomfortable with not immediately announcing she is a witch, then I will tell my husband. He is not so Christian bent to "forbid" me from having her as a walking partner. (LOL! Not that he could "forbid" me anyway.) I just wanted to give the new relationship time to grow in fertile soil. Why plant in the dry heat, when much moisture soil is available?

[GotActichwicy]

I'm so glad you joined us Debbie...I hoped this post would bring you in...LOL

[apannamma]

Hi Debbie - nice to have you here. I agree completely with your choice of how to bring it up with your husband.

I'm a Christian and I love Connie and everyone here! LOL....With the exception of my family the closest people in my life have completely different beliefs. My best friend is an athiest. He is the best friend I've ever had and I trust him with my life. Tina (Twighlights Child) is my soul sister and a witch and another person I trust completely. We don't let our differences get in the way of how we feel. There is total acceptance of each others beliefs.

There aren't alot of Christians here at Tribal, but there is a great deal of support, acceptance and love. I've always felt like I belonged here.

[xrumerang]

Hi Debbie - nice to have you here. I agree completely with your choice of how to bring it up with your husband.

I'm a Christian and I love Connie and everyone here! LOL....With the exception of my family the closest people in my life have completely different beliefs. My best friend is an athiest. He is the best friend I've ever had and I trust him with my life. Tina (Twighlights Child) is my soul sister and a witch and another person I trust completely. We don't let our differences get in the way of how we feel. There is total acceptance of each others beliefs.

There aren't alot of Christians here at Tribal, but there is a great deal of support, acceptance and love. I've always felt like I belonged here.

As I do you my soul Sister,as I do you!!!