help

[lillith]

Can anyone give me some advice as to how to handle a friend who recently turned charismatic christian and is making ME her mission to turn from my path? She is a wonderful friend, but I have been subject to attacks of conversion before and it has caused me to sever ties because of the negativity energy it brings to me and my home. I don't quite know how to handle this?

[Radocs]

Did you tell her you aren't interested?

[lillith]

Yes. I did, but there's a look in a person's eye that you know, you can feel, you can just sense that they aren't giving up on you. Good intentions are usually sited as a good enough reason to justify one's dogged pursuit, even when someone has told you to stop.

I know a couple of ways to keep her away, but I don't want to ward her off in that manner. This girl is on a mission and my household, down to my gpigs are wary to such an extent as to bristle when she's around. It's like the protective bubble I put around hearth and home has dispersed and has rendered my sanctuary open to all sorts of things. For now, I've taken care of things, but I can't keep doing rituals after my friend leaves, it just hurts too much.

[Myst]

Stop opening the door or answering the phone.

[Tammy Sullivan]

Well it is always nice to see someone embrace the religion of her choice, but I would make it clear to her that yours is just as important to you as hers is to her. The hallmark of a true friend is "one who knows you well, and likes you anyway".

[cherrywind]

Greta's right, that's the best way to do it.
If she still doesn't respect your beliefs and makes you and your household that uncomfortable, maybe it's time to distance yourself from her :ugh:.

[Mithrea]

I don't mean to be harsh but I don't see how someone who doesn't accept you as you are can be called a "wonderful friend." :huh:

[tinika]

If she can't accept you for who you are, beliefs and all, then sadly, maybe you should sever the relationship. Maybe even for a while, and she might get the picture and you may be able to become friends again once she cools off.

[Lavender]

These are all good suggestions here. As hard as it is, you may have to cool this friendship down. Perhaps this would be only temporary until she cools down a bit. Or perhaps this may make you two become closer friends.

[lillith]

That's pretty much what I thought as well. Thanks for the support guys. I have to agree that a true friend accepts your "naked self" warts and all!