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AdQuemIbimus
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Apologies if this isn’t as concise and delicately worded as possible. I try to keep the balance between candor and courtesy as best as I could.
I recently met an absolutely lovely lady who I am smitten by (I mean … I’m using the word smitten). I haven’t been in a serious relationship in years partly out of choice and partly lack of opportunity. I’ve never experienced the whole ‘be friends first and connect on that level’ thing the way I have with her. It’s just beautiful.
However, I have a weakness for the flesh. The temptation increases and increases as we get deeper into the relationship. Now couple that with a dash of scrupulosity. Let me tell you … what a combination!!! I’ve been on the good for years but my defenses are like straw against a tsunami. I’m aware and mindful of occasions of sin and putting myself in good, wholesome positions. But even with the knowledge and experience it’s so dang difficult. And, still, I believe that if I lead she will follow.
Please pray for me. I want to be a strong Catholic man in this relationship. I don’t want to be assaulted with a doubt if and when I do fall. (I know that sounds defeatist and as if I’m setting myself up. The desire is so strong that I just find myself thinking ‘when’ not ‘if’.) Again, please pray for me and I would appreciate any advice. The more blunt, the better. I appreciate that over the verbal gymnastics we sometimes play.
Thank you all. Truly.
I recently met an absolutely lovely lady who I am smitten by (I mean … I’m using the word smitten). I haven’t been in a serious relationship in years partly out of choice and partly lack of opportunity. I’ve never experienced the whole ‘be friends first and connect on that level’ thing the way I have with her. It’s just beautiful.
However, I have a weakness for the flesh. The temptation increases and increases as we get deeper into the relationship. Now couple that with a dash of scrupulosity. Let me tell you … what a combination!!! I’ve been on the good for years but my defenses are like straw against a tsunami. I’m aware and mindful of occasions of sin and putting myself in good, wholesome positions. But even with the knowledge and experience it’s so dang difficult. And, still, I believe that if I lead she will follow.
Please pray for me. I want to be a strong Catholic man in this relationship. I don’t want to be assaulted with a doubt if and when I do fall. (I know that sounds defeatist and as if I’m setting myself up. The desire is so strong that I just find myself thinking ‘when’ not ‘if’.) Again, please pray for me and I would appreciate any advice. The more blunt, the better. I appreciate that over the verbal gymnastics we sometimes play.
Thank you all. Truly.