I’m suddenly terrified of my girlfriend, who I’ve been with for over a year, and who I love (as cliche as it is) more than anything.
What do I do?
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Yeah, give a little more info please, it’d make it a bit easier :)
Why are you so scared, are you actually afraid of her, or that she’d do something behind your back? Is it just her in general, or a certain thing?
She came back from some Christian camp on Friday, and she’s been acting all weird and telling us how shes gonna go to church and she thinks we should, too. I’m not much of a religion person, and the way that she talks about God and whatnot is unnerving.
Have you tried just sitting her down and telling her you just dont beleive, and that you’d appreciate if she kept it a bit more to herself? (Not in that wording, just get that though across) ^_^
I have. I think she accepted it, too.
sorry to hear its hard for you….and, also…..i guess its kinda alienating for you….but I think .if it is making her happy, why not? if its making her happy maybe you want to support her in it even if its not your thing???
Is the problem solved then if you’ve talked to her and shes accepted it too?
this is something that alot of people get passionate about its so much better to believe in something then nothing and church is not the worst thing that she could be involved in you 2 are going to have to find somewhere in the middle and meet she needs to respect your decisions and you have to respect her however this has been a breaking point in many relationships so you both need to get real with yourself if this is something she is not gonna budge on could you are you willing to let this keep you from being with her
I dunno. Shes accepted it and all, but when she talks about it, I kind get an awful anxious feeling in my gut, and the first time she told me I started hyperventilating, my heart was racing, and I had this feeling that something terrible was going to happen to us…
if your that against it and shes all for it then maybe you 2 are not meant to be i know it hurts but the person you choose to be with has to have similar interests or it will not work
what are you scared of? that it is new for you/you dont understand it? are you open to giving it a chance?? if not, you need to be open with her…..i guess i wouldnt get why you wouldnt go with that flow/see how it is…i agree w/anon above - if youre really against it you prob will need to face that accept it be honest with her about it and most likely you two aren’t meant…….
Maybe. But I hope not.
Whatever your choice Clown — dont be anxious!!! what is meant to be will be…everything will work out for the best and if you two arent meant there will be someone else better for each of you….not to sound pat and trite (I Am into my faith, so I believe that…!!!)…it’ll be okay…sorry you’re going thru this….
Thanks. Its not that I’m not open to change, its just that i’ve been having weird feelings about it, and i needed to say it to someone, anyone… and here i am.
Maybe God is doing this to get through to you, because he wants to extend his love to you. He’s doing it as a way of reaching out to ya.
I can understand….I only got into my faith in the past five years and it was really alienating to me at first, even though I Was interested….its like another planet of being really….dont worry…it’ll be okay….
I agree with above this could be his way of getting to you
But I don’t believe in God, so I have trouble comprehending that.
Dude, God created both you and me. What on earth could have posibly made the wind, the hairs on your head, what on earth could make you BREATHE? It’s God! He made us to live in this world that he also made for us because he’s our pops. we’re his little muchkins. this world is nothin but the tree house he made for his kids to live in and play in until suppertime when he’ll come and bring us home (heaven). Only He knows the things that he does dude. I’m no older or weirder than you, My name is Marc and I’m 17 and just like you when i found out i was like wtf but then it was like omg it all makes sense, just pray to him and TRUST and have FAITH and youll see results even with your girlfriend.
Clown - I’m not sure you have to believe in God in order to be a supportive partner or even in order to benefit from inquiry…..I too never believed in any of it…of course now I do so maybe I’m full of it….but I think it could be okay….I mean - seeking peace and joy and having faith things will be okay - a good thing, regardless where you stand on the actual God thing….at least to me…I’m not sure where you are - dont wanna push my thing on you…..but
just so you have it, in case interested…theres an amazing woman - really super funny - who teaches PRactical things on God….her name is Joyce Meyer she has a web joyce meyer dot org…anyway - just a thought because if your g/f IS looking into this for the first time — this woman is Great — NOT about threatening damnation in hell, or guilt, or any of that junk — more into — learning how to have positive thinking, live balanced, not be negative and fearful and critical…she’s funny too…she’ll say….I see you out there with your bumper stickers and crosses and church faces…how are you when you’re in line behind a slow clerk or with someone who gets on your nerves?? She is VERy practical about living balanced, having faith…joy…..Just wanted to let you know about her in case you DO want to try to share some of this with your g/f……this is a useful/entertaining/harmless resource/way to do so…..ANYway - sorry you’re going thru this….but I’m sure you’ll be okay…..xx
Marcos - you’re not really hearing him…..that is cool where you are at, I actually agree— but its not so useful to just tell someone to believe like you when clearly they are in a different place….theres not much gracein that…at least thats what I think…….not to be contrary….but listen to what he said….
lol. omg im my dad. sorry. go help me with my problem now. see. my parents are pastors it’s a hereditary thing that im dealing with sorry man
Marc- I dunno. I’m skeptical. I’d agree with science before God.
Enjoylife- thanks, i’ll check it out.
Just support her decision and see how it goes as long as she knows where you stand and it wouldn;t hurt to go with her to church to see what it is all about maybe it will help you understand
Anxious clown:: Good on ya!! You sound like a great guy - clearly open and honest about where youre at, even if you’re not clear……
Bottom line - just FYI, you’ll be okay - more than okay - things will be GReat! I will be believing that whatever brings you the most joy, peace and happiness will happen for both of you…..
and, really do know…..if you ever Are in a bind, I really would checkout Joyce..she’s changed the lives of me & all my friends (and theyre agnostic, athiests, buddhists, the whole lot!!!) MOSTLy - ENJOY!! let us know what happens….take care of yoself bro! over n out! xx
oh - and lastly - your love aint cliche!! thats the purpose of life!!!
enjoylife- peace.
cndjld- ya know, maybe you’re right. it cant hurt, can it? i’ll try it out.
cool…..i hope she has a good church/community of people…..right on cndjld (hard to write that!)….you may even like it Clown!! so much respect for you that you’re open to it….i’d give anything for someone to have brought me to a cool church (I waded thru a bunch of boring/not for me places to find the right one….)
You’s a lucky guy - and you may just like it….maybe good to focus on the goals (joy, peace, patience, calm, balance)….maybe this’ll be an avenue to more of that ..good on ya! okay - really am leaving now!! byeguys
you need leave away from where she is,go for a trip alone,you can think about all the thing between.
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