Posted by:
exminion
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Date: September 12, 2019 03:21PM
I agree that your friend is probably protecting YOU. She knows your and understands your complicated relationships. IMO, the best friendships are often one-on-one. You might feel better is you ask her why she didn't share the photos. It might even be a mistake (all the tagging and un-tagging, etc., seems like it might be confusing).
I've read some of your posts, and your experiences with Mormons have been almost identical to my own! I am so sensitive, that I have to stop, take a deep breath, and tell myself, "It's not about me--it's about them." I have to stop myself from putting motives onto people who are really genuine and have no agenda.
I, too, have had to "evict" a lot of Mormons from my life, and have put a lot of effort and time in trying to preserve relationships that had been nothing more than an assignment, or necessary for a calling, or having someone use me, or Mormons trying to take my money.
Your friend doesn't seem to be "toxic", like the others.
If she is hiding her relationship with you, that does hurt. Remember, her bishop will interview her and ask, "Do you associate with any apostates or apostate groups?" Suspicious, social-climbing, gossiping, back-stabbing Mormons might be givinbg your friend a hard time, already, because she hasn't been able to convert her husband, or whatever. She might be scrutinized and judged, and needs a PRIVATE, REAL friendship, as a safe haven!
You would make a wonderful friend!