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Dear Delriece...
I have been a practicing wiccan for a year now and have found it to be
the path that i have been looking for for a long time. The problem i
have is this. A friend of mine that i have known for about 10 years is a
practicing wiccan as well and she seems to know alot about the
religion. My wife who is completely against what i believe feels that my friend
who is also a female is a sympathetic ear for my to talk about my
beliefs with. I have no feelings for my friend except for friendship and she
has asked me several times if i would like to get together on the
sabbats to celebrate and work ritual. I feel this is something i need to do
and experience but my wife will have none of it. Is there anything i
can do to make my wife understand that this is who i am and this is
something that i feel i need to do?
NightWalker in FL
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Dear NightWalker,
I'm not sure what the heart of the problem that your wife has with your situation. If she is jealous of your female friend, then this may be indicative of a deeper problem in your marriage and you would do well to find a male Witch or larger group to practice with while you seek counseling for your wife and yourself.
If your wife is against the religion in general, then you will need to talk to her about your needs. If she is unwilling to hear the truth about Wicca then don't try to make her understand. She doesn't need to understand the religion itself to realize that you need to practice it to make you happy. Perhaps she is afraid for you and you should take measures to allay her fears by letting her know where you're going to be and promising her that you will let no harm come to you.
Light!
Delriece
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