I need some advice, comments, on personal issues

01-07-2005, 01:16 PM

Dearest family,

I don't know where else to turn with such a personal issue, but I feel that at
least some of you might know of what I am talking about. I met someone six
months ago. (my neighbor) At first we were really good friends, until two months
ago, then we started to date. My issues are this. He is not of like mind. In
fact he isn't really spiritual minded in anyway and lacks a lot of
understanding. It has been about three years since I have even been with
someone. Its hard to let go of my own ways. Im use to doing things my way. I
always saw myself with someone who was of like mind. Someone to shoot the breeze
about Amma. Someone to encourage me on my path, help me, etc. And I know that we
all teach one another lessons, he has the patience of a Saint, He is a good man,
very sensitive, loves kids, he is a kid magnet and my daughters are thrilled
with him. He is a compassionate man. I have these huge inner issues which keep
me pushing him away. Although when I do this I miss him and I can't
do it. I have asked Amma for answers although I don't know if it is really her
or not she says that things will not work out?? I feel like I am being pulled in
two different directions. Trying to go down two different paths. I want to go to
the path on the left
(spiritual) and he wants to go to the path on the right (worldly) He tells me
that I can have both. I know that I am far from being anyone to even remotely
perfect. And I know I am not ready to give up my worldly life at this point. But
I just feel torn. I want to do what is right. I want to make my Mother proud of
me. I don't want to hurt him. I know there is someone on the group that said her
mate was not into Amma's teachings. How is that? How does that work for you? How
do I know the right path to choose or both?? I don't know if I am just scared to
commit in a relationship or what. I am confused. What are your thoughts on this?
Please send advice, comments to me personally. Thanks.

Totally out of the dating loop,
Robin

Personal address:
Lilymoonjewel@...

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