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Originally posted by gamma_girl52
I have finally decided to break out of this by distancing myself a little from my family.
I know this is a marriage thread, but since this is on the horizon for me, do you guys think I'm doing the right thing? I still want to have a loving/positive relationship with my family, but at the same time I can't continue to be around people who sometimes support my relationship, and sometimes do not. Opinions please! [/QUOTE]
At the risk of sounding like Robin (but I ain't waving my ta-tas at nobody but my hubby!
), the Bible says that we are to "leave and cleave". Leave your family physically (i.e. move out) and, to a certain extent, emotionally. Cleave by binding your self to him. Your first allegiance (sp?) should be to your family which is your husband (to be). My sister in law, who knew what a busy body my MIL could be, told me at my bridesmaids shower, that no one knows what's best for my family (me and hubby) but us--i.e. don't have everyone all up in the business. It's tough if you are close to your family, but they should understand. Doesn't mean you can't still be close, just means you have to pay attention to what you share with them.
There was another marriage related thread sometime ago that was really good. I of course can't remember what it was called, but I'm going to try to look for it. I remember Shalom2U, Now, recently returned Shalom2U08 (I think) had some great points on it. If CT4 doesn't beat me to it, I'll see if I can find it.
ETA: I think I found it and what do you know, I started the dang on thing! LOL
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...light=Shalom2U