I don't mean in general, I mean for exJW's... is there a noticable advantage to pairing with someone with the same background? I'd like to read your thoughts and experiences on this subject.
I've been romantically involved few times, since "the light got brighter" for me about the organization, with people who didn't know anything about JW's before meeting me. One of them viewed my exJW activity as a bit obsessive but okay as long as she got to obsess on her favorite obesssions, too. Another eyed me warily and mused about emotional baggage. A third didn't even give it any thought; she wasn't interested in talking about it; it was boring (let's go shopping!).
I haven't yet had the opportunity to experience involvement with an exJW. Take it as a given that we would still be looking for qualities we want in a partner, i.e., honesty, good self-esteem, zest for life, hot bod, etc.
My interest in and activity with exJWs doesn't show any sign of waning although I've been at it for about five years now. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to be involved with someone who understands immediately what I'm talking about when I mention something from this or one of the other boards; after all, they do receive a significant amount of my attention. Are there disadvantages unique to this kind of pairing, that would make sticking to "worldly people" a better way to go? Or does it just come down to the individual, after all? What do you think? What is your experience?
Singleness is upon me, and Dallas appears to have a dearth of eligible exJW ladies. And my rich daddy doesn't have a faithful servant to send on a caravan back to the old stomping grounds. Here we go again...
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