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There is a Bell Curve for anything, with abuse on either side of the center. I wish that the term patriarchy meant a balanced, Biblical male leadership. But alas, it doesn’t. It simply means male leadership, so toxic patriarchy is simply a...

Sometimes the situation reaches a point where we try to apply the lesson from Proverbs; Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases (Proverbs 26:20). Rather than continuing to pour fuel on the fire...

You might look at the attachment styles info and take the quiz. https://quiz.attachmentproject.com/ We can end up afraid of, or avoiding the very friendships and relationships we want.

If you feel that this question would derail your original intent, feel free to let me know: Do you have examples of what you consider misogynistic or abusive? I’m not saying they’re not on here. I’m just curious how you identify or define it.

If you'd like to talk, send me a DM. I'll give you my contact info. There are some things I don't feel comfortable sharing through the forum. I'm really glad it's been going well for you. This is what I want for my family too. F2, as I'm...

Doing right in your own eyes sounds like having the freedom to live your conscience and convictions. This does not mean any lack of accountability to God and scripture, it just means someone else's conscience doesn't get to dictate your actions...

I would disagree with that. Doing right in their own eyes was the system God established when Israelites entered the land. It’s the he intended them to function.

So you don't inform me and I assume, @MeganC, of your secret plan to convert @paterfamilias and then you accuse me of screwing you secret plan. From when is reasonable person expected to stay away from other's secret plans?

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Had a sisterwife over four years now. If wanting this had made me equipped I would have had no problems. There is really not much about monogamy that helps you with this. It changes pretty much everything. I have really never had a problem with...

I think you should get the edit button after making a certain amount of comments. A word of caution, seen lots of men get excited and blow it because they were too impatient. I haven't seen very many say they waited too long and blew it though.

For sure. Let her see your family, and how it functions, and give her time to imagine herself as part of it. Even if she doesn't openly admit that, the thought may cross her mind.

I grew up with sisters, but never really had close female friends. Once you are married with children you have less time for relationships outside of family. I wanted to be able to build a relationship with someone I trust...be the kind of...

What is drawing you to the polygamous lifestyle? I think for me, it mainly stems from my lonely childhood and my dysfunctional family. I wasn't born into the supportive, functional family I need. I'm hardly even in contact with my family now...

He says in this video that he slipped getting out of the shower. He said he was in a hurry, acting in haste. He was excited to try out a new razor, and he stepped out onto a polished wood floor with the shower going in order to retrieve this...