Recent content by Alistair_Wonderland

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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    No, no... I abhor being a burden, and I would never want to take without giving back at least as much, if not more. I want someone to love me in my weakness so that I might know their love is true and that they aren't taking advantage of me. I've been strung along before, and so trust is an...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    I'm a work in progress. I know I need help, and I am working towards that with all my energy. My state is far more painful to me than anyone else. I admit, I am a child in many ways; a child cannot grow on their own. D Looking back now in this post, I realize that there is a certain unhealthy...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    Thank you. Your kindness matters much to me, more than you know. I tend to be harsher on the church, as we are the ambassadors of Jesus. If I seem harsh, it is because I am equally as harsh on myself. And yes, I know both are unhealthy; I am working on that.
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    *Sigh* You are much nicer than the other people here, but I must have made an error in the original post, because people keep misunderstanding me and I keep having to repeat myself: I am not looking for someone to marry me and I remain jobless. I am looking for someone who will love me despite...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    When she trades sex for monetary support, that's a concubine at best. Love first, then money and sex. I fail to see how this is such a difficult concept for people to understand. I'm not asking for marriage. I'm asking for someone to simply love me for me. If I find someone like that, of course...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    My expectations of myself... and everyone in general... are far too high. This I admit. So I understand that not all people will find me to their standards. That's fine. I just wish that the church would stop encouraging people to look more at the wallet than the heart. If my heart is not good...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    Wrote this is a passion of pain and loneliness. I've always been a bit dramatic. Great for creative writing, not so much elsewhere.:confused:
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    And it's not my responsibility to support your daughter or you. The point of a relationship is about taking responsibility, and if I am to have a healthy marriage, I cannot marry a woman who will have expectations of me that she will not meet herself. I ask not for support, only that I be loved...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    Not being God is no excuse to stop trying to be a much like Him as possible. Though I admit, I do need to be a bit more lax in some areas with my passion and perfectionism. I am doing what I can, in my own pathetic way, to stand on my own two feet. I just want somebody to care enough to try and...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    Thank you for your politeness and taking my feelings into account. I have heard the argument that "nobody will help fill a void", but I have found that to be untrue. Before my friend got married, her company was very helpful in making me feel emotionally stable, and I have found that when I am...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    To pursue financial security is one thing. To marry for money is another. And I think you missed the whole point: I do love unconditionally, otherwise I would not have let the girl I love marry another man. All I ask is that, if I am going to marry them, that they love me as a person, not as a...
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    Somebody To Love

    You seem like a decent person; never let Satan tell you otherwise. Remember, God loves you, and all he asks is you do your best for him. He's more than aware of your imperfections, and He still loves you despite them. Oh, and look out for wolves in sheep's clothing on these forums. I've seen so...
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    Does Christian marriage culture cause materialism?

    I... am rather surprised if you are referring to me. I can only assume you did not read my post in its entirety. If one were to blame me for being weak as a man and seeking to rely upon a woman financially, I could see how they could reach that (incorrect) conclusion. But you seem to be implying...