Posted November 4, 2013 · Report post Hello, I just joined, & want to introduce myself. When I was in my early 20's I wasn't sure I wanted to get married when I would/will meet my soulmate. I thought we would be in a loving, committed monogamous, ever lasting relationship -without being officially married. Living in an area when I was 24 where most people of different ages had sex with practically everyone else in the community made me want to be more conservative. I also decided after experiencing living in that area that I wanted to be married when I did/do meet my soulmate. I grew up in a very loving home-my wonderful, loving parents adopted me from Mexico as a baby. I then grew up in Northern California in the foothills. I am still spiritual, although not apart of the religion I grew up with. I am still very close friends with people in the church I was raised in, & am grateful my friends & family that are active in the church love me for me & treat me with nothing other than respect & love! A couple years ago, I was blessed to have achieved living where I've dreamed of living my whole life! I live by the warm ocean waters of Hawaii! I have waited to attract my beloved life partner, as I have wanted to do a lot of inner work on myself & become the kind of person I want to be for me & for the kind of person I want to attract to be my beloved partner & husband. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 4, 2013 · Report post Welcome to the site!!! You are in the right place. You will meet lots of cool people here:) Enjoy! 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Posted November 4, 2013 · Report post Welcome to this site! I am adopted as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Posted November 5, 2013 · Report post Welcome to the WTM community I find that a great thing about this website is that it hosts a variety of people. Instead of the stereotypical 'prudes', there's a variety of people here who hold a variety of beliefs as well. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 5, 2013 · Report post Welcome! Hope you enjoy your time here. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Posted November 8, 2013 · Report post Welcome to the WTM community I find that a great thing about this website is that it hosts a variety of people. Instead of the stereotypical 'prudes', there's a variety of people here who hold a variety of beliefs as well. Hello Aurora! Beautiful name, & pretty profile pic! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me- it's really good to know! I read your about me on your profile page-that's wonderful you feel so confident on your path! Not everyone I've personally met feels that way. I'm grateful to say I am also confident on my own unique path. Aloha, TropicalMermaid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 8, 2013 · Report post Aloha! I love the Hawaiian islands. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. Anyway, welcome to this site. You will find lots of support in your decision to wait until marriage. I salute you for staying true to yourself. Keep up the noble work beautiful lady! -Victoria 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2013 · Report post Aloha Welcome to the site/community, and thanks for sharing your background and experiences with us here. Ah the beautiful islands, I really enjoy visiting and biking/hiking the trails. One of my favorite's Haleakala, because it's nearby active volcanic lava flows. I hope you find plenty of support, encouragement, friendship, and humor here. And that in some small way the community here can make the "waiting" journey a bit more comforting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2013 · Report post Aloha! I love the Hawaiian islands. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. Anyway, welcome to this site. You will find lots of support in your decision to wait until marriage. I salute you for staying true to yourself. Keep up the noble work beautiful lady! -Victoria Hello Victoria! Thank you for your thoughtful reply! Yes, I'm truly grateful to be blessed to live here! Have you visited Kauai yourself? If not which island/s? Thank you for your kind reply! Blessings, TripicalMermaid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2013 · Report post Aloha Welcome to the site/community, and thanks for sharing your background and experiences with us here. Ah the beautiful islands, I really enjoy visiting and biking/hiking the trails. One of my favorite's Haleakala, because it's nearby active volcanic lava flows. I hope you find plenty of support, encouragement, friendship, and humor here. And that in some small way the community here can make the "waiting" journey a bit more comforting. Hello! Thanks for replying to me! Cool-sounds like you've been to Maui? Do I have that correctly-LOL! Never been to Maui, though like to learn about it! Kauai is my heart , probably for the rest of my life though! Did you get the opportunity to visit Kauai when visiting the islands? Have a terrific day! Warmly, TropicalMermaid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2013 · Report post Hello Everyone! Thank you everybody for all your respectful & kind replies to me! I really appreciate your thoughtful replies, & I appreciate so far, I've felt safe for being open with my really personal experiences I've shared of my life in some of my posts-& that all of you have been sensitive towards me. I haven't received any negative judgement from anyone here-& that inspires me to continue to feel safe to be open & share my own personal experiences. Wasn't sure if I was going to post at all when I first joined the forum a week ago.. I guess I was willing to take the risk of negative judgement replies towards me-for the sake of my intention to inspire even just one person who would get something/s out of it, to let themselves love themselves again, or something positive for them. I wanted to post this post today to say something to everyone here. I am hoping everyone that wants to or does reply to me on this forum in the past or future will hopefully read this. I have a very busy life, so unfortunately I can't guarantee when I'll get back replying to people. I regret to say I can't guarantee for certain. Please do know I never intend to ignore, disrespect, uncare, or unappreciate any of you, or your thoughtful messages/replies! I understand that is you choosing to generously share your own thoughts-& your precious time & energy from your own busy lives! I guess what I hate to say, but need to say, is that if with my busy life, & let's say in the future I get a ton of messages-I might not be able to reply back to every message to all of you! I'll do my best to remember that each of you all have your own important, busy lives, & might not be able to reply to get back to me right away-or at all. Thank you to everyone here -that you are giving me what I was hoping for when I signed up ,& that is receiving emotional support on my choice to save physical intimacy for marriage. Please just know that I don't take this forum, or any one of you-your presence on this forum, your sharing yourself on your posts, your kindnesses, or your thoughtful replies for granted ! Mahalo:) Blessings, TropicalMermaid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
