u/Katolika

Yes or no is fine...you don’t need to explain if you are or aren’t.

I’ve (f27) just been feeling like I need to go a bit deeper into this and probably speak with a priest, because it’s been weighing on me lately. I’m a hearty practicing Catholic who experiences SSA, and I’m trying to remain faithful to the Church’s teaching without trying to bend anything or look for loopholes. I don't know...it’s not that I’m trying to find a clear cut answer or a ‘right side’ to land on. Idk, I just feel like I’m carrying two realities in tension.

I think I’m just feeling a bit conflicted and trying to understand where people are coming from because I know what I know and have made peace with it. I’ll likely bring it up with a priest as well, but I wanted to ask here first. The Church is my home. I feel like I’m nothing without my faith and my Catholic roots...again, I just know what I know and I can't unlearn it. At the same time, I almost feel like I’m coming here looking for some kind of validation, even though another part of me feels like my mind has already made up its mind. I’m not trying to offend anyone, and if it comes off strong or defensive, I’m aware that might be how it reads...I'll make an appointment with my Parish Priest.

God bless you all

Even casually, like when they’re talking to you or getting your attention.

I don’t know lol, I guess hearing my name feels grounding. I’ve always liked it, and I think I even like it more when it’s written, especially in conversation with someone else, even if it’s shortened :) I’ve always been fond of having a name 😂gosh that sounds silly lol

My sister and I were just wowed out. Slightly concerned about our sense of humour, and far too easily entertained every time “fat hobbit” was thrown at Sam 😭😂

My favourite running joke has to be Gimli saying “Nobody tosses a dwarf,” only for the next film to be “Don’t tell the elf,” when he basically has to be thrown to get across anyway. Jeepers, I really loved all the little side bits of comedy in LOTR!

I’d love to connect with women my age or older, someone outside my usual circle, where we can both get to know and be known by each other. It might help if I share this first, I’m a Catholic woman, and faith is a pretty big part of my life. I’m still learning as I go, so the Church is more “home while I figure it out” than “I’ve got it all together” haha (Cradle Catholic who’s returned more intentionally)

I love the simple things! Being with family, playing music, late night swims, driving with nowhere to rush to and music filling the car, and getting a bit too attached to a song until I overplay it haha. I love a good thriller, watching sports (big rugby league fan), finding underrated food spots, and telling the occasional lame dad jokes. I love to joke and tease but I promise it’s my way of showing affection haha. I can ramble, but I really do love listening too. I enjoy people’s company, even if I take a little while to open up. I’m pretty light hearted I think lol, I’ll laugh at the wrong moments, make very human mistakes, and usually just go with the flow and try to find something good in things. I just really love to laugh, and it’s a bonus if I can make someone else laugh too.

I really value my close girlfriends, and I’d love to be open to online friendships with other women. Nothing too heavy, I’m pretty low maintenance, but I’ll always show up and put in the effort. I think it’ll be great to meet someone where they are, learn what makes them them, remember the small things, and just genuinely see them. But fair warning, I’m no Dr Phil or Oprah, I can be awkward too haha. No one asked but I’m saying it anyway haha few of my favourite songs at the moment is 'Be like a woman' by Chris Rainbow & 'Distant Lover' by Marvin Gaye

I’d really enjoy getting to know you, and I’d like you to get to know me as well! Sydney timezone here, so if you’re okay with the time difference, I’d still love to chat. Tell me your two truths and one lie, I'll pick it up from there. Keyword please, women 😄

I’d love to connect with women my age or older, someone outside my usual circle, where we can both get to know and be known by each other. It might help if I share this first, I’m a Catholic woman, and faith is a pretty big part of my life. I’m still learning as I go, so the Church is more “home while I figure it out” than “I’ve got it all together” haha (Cradle Catholic who’s returned more intentionally)

I love the simple things! Being with family, playing music, late night swims, driving with nowhere to rush to and music filling the car, and getting a bit too attached to a song until I overplay it haha. I love a good thriller, watching sports (big rugby league fan), finding underrated food spots, and telling the occasional lame dad jokes. I love to joke and tease but I promise it’s my way of showing affection haha. I can ramble, but I really do love listening too. I enjoy people’s company, even if I take a little while to open up. I’m pretty light hearted I think lol, I’ll laugh at the wrong moments, make very human mistakes, and usually just go with the flow and try to find something good in things. I just really love to laugh, and it’s a bonus if I can make someone else laugh too.

I really value my close girlfriends, and I’d love to be open to online friendships with other women. Nothing too heavy, I’m pretty low maintenance, but I’ll always show up and put in the effort. I think it’ll be great to meet someone where they are, learn what makes them them, remember the small things, and just genuinely see them. But fair warning, I’m no Dr Phil or Oprah, I can be awkward too haha. No one asked but I’m saying it anyway haha few of my favourite songs at the moment is 'Be like a woman' by Chris Rainbow & 'Distant Lover' by Marvin Gaye

I’d really enjoy getting to know you, and I’d like you to get to know me as well! Sydney timezone here, so if you’re okay with the time difference, I’d still love to chat. Tell me your two truths and one lie, I'll pick it up from there. Keyword please, women 😄

Hii everyone, I’m genuinely curious and would appreciate any insight. What is Catholicism like in Fiji today? I’m interested in how it's lived out locally and how it sits within the broader religious landscape.

I’ll be spending the end of the year into New Year’s there, and I’m really looking forward to going to Mass. Thank you in advance 😄

Not here for anything NSFW just good laughs, memes, and general positivity. I also tend to send random voice notes of me singing, funny stories, or whatever’s happening in my day 😄 Keeping it light and low pressure!

Of course, I’d love to get to know people more first before anything like that. I also feel like it’s worth saying upfront because it’s a big part of who I am, I’m a practising Catholic, and my faith means a lot to me. I respect everyone whether they’re religious or not it’s just something central to who I am. So I think it’s helpful to know & if that sends you running for the hills lol then all good, we’ve both saved ourselves some time, haha. No hard feelings :)) And if you got this far and still messaged me, that’s on you…I didn’t force you 😄 I keep my identity private online also...Take care!

(Edit: Must clarify, I can't sing for the life of me 😂I sing with passion and that's all that matters right, hahaha!)