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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Tomlinson Jul 11, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like

Off-topic, I know. But I thought I'd offer invites to any in the community that want them.Just msg me w/your email and I'll send you one.Continue

Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Tomlinson Dec 12, 2010. 18 Replies 0 Likes

My wife and I left the church nearly four years ago. We married young, w/o prior sexual experience and suffered a lot of frustration because of it. Among other things, my wife's repression of her…Continue

Tags: lgbt, homosexual, marriage, sexuality

Alcofrolics in Cache Valley

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Paul Young Nov 22, 2009. 12 Replies 0 Likes

Saturday, Nov 21, 7:30 PM start.All are invited. It would be great if you could bring a party food or (preferably alcoholic) beverage, but everybody's welcome with or without.There will be two…Continue

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Rick Tomlinson replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Google+ invites

"My pleasure!"

Jul 11, 2011

HH replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Google+ invites

"Thanks Rick! HH =)"

Jul 11, 2011

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Jul 10, 2011

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Off-topic, I know. But I thought I'd offer invites to any in the community that want them.Just msg me w/your email and I'll send you one.See More

Jul 9, 2011

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Rick Tomlinson replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Thanks so much for your story! It seems like we're surrounded by potential mine fields, so we are trying to learn as much as we can and proceed carefully. My poor wife always suppressed (with prejudice) any hint of homosexual attraction.…"

Dec 12, 2010

Rick Tomlinson replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Honesty and openness are definitely rule one for us. We are considering a polyamorous solution, but taking baby steps so we don't screw up too badly all at once."

Dec 12, 2010

Rick Tomlinson replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Thanks Micah, those are some great resources. It helps a lot to know that "alternative" lifestyles are considered normal and healthy by so many people."

Dec 12, 2010

Rick Tomlinson replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Thanks Bella. I lurk/participate on a few boards and some of your posts have been influential in helping us open up and deal with sexuality like grown-ups."

Dec 12, 2010

Ninja Bella replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Hi, Rick. What an incredible challenge you and your wife have on your hands. I don't have any advice specific for your situation, but I do want to commend you both for being open and honest with yourselves and each other, and for seeking out…"

Dec 9, 2010

Kathy replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Good response! I think that is the best one I've heard so far."

Dec 8, 2010

Andi replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Ok ok, a lurker no more, my sister has-dare I say it?- brought me out of the closet and caused me to finally register here. Hehe... Thank you Mike. I attribute this level headed approach to my husband though. Without him I'd still be wondering…"

Dec 7, 2010

MikeUtah replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Very wise advice from your sister Naomi! Thanks for sharing it here. She demonstrates a truly level headed and well thought approach to this scenario."

Dec 7, 2010

Naomi replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Here is my sister's response to your post on Reddit, she didn't want to register for the site but wanted to give her thoughts: I always knew that I liked women since I was about 14 years old. However, being raised in the church I just saw…"

Dec 7, 2010

Naomi replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"I have a close relationship with someone who is exmo and married to a man (with three kids) and is lesbian. She has a wonderful take on how she's handling it, I forwarded the Reddit link to her in hopes she'll have some insight for…"

Dec 7, 2010

Cristina replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"It was so freshing to read this post. Adults discussing sex in an open and honest way...I love it!"

Dec 3, 2010

UtahissunnierthanOregon replied to Rick Tomlinson's discussion Postmormon Sexuality and Marriage

"Rick-- You had a lot of very well thought out responses. Just my two cents. A couple that my spouse and I are friends with, met in a polyamourous group. They have been together for 10 years, the husband has had side relationships with the permission…"

Nov 27, 2010

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At 1:24pm on October 18, 2009, Xiban said…: Jajajaja...si entendiste la expresión "de puta madre"...pasaste la prueba de fuego con el español; realmentre veo que lo dominas a la perfección.

Hoy Micah me dio una alegría tremenda con el proyecto de traducir a español mormon.think...un sueño que acaricio hace tiempo!!!...espero que podamos colaborar bien..supongo que tendremos que organizarnos para hacerlo...

Soy buena traduciendo de inglés a español...lo contrario se me da fatal, jejeje

At 3:34am on October 18, 2009, Xiban said…: Thanks to join exmormonesenespañol...We need more people like you!!!...By the way; hablas español de puta madre!!

At 9:39pm on October 3, 2009, MikeUtah said…: Welcome Rick! I hope you enjoy the site, chat and community.

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Relationship Status (single, partner, etc):: Happily married for 10+ years.

My Story:: SAHD home-schooling two kids (one mildly autistic), full-time student at USU, Counting down the days to move out of Utah (no offense to those who love it - and there's lots to love - but I want to go home to the Pacific Northwest).

Interests and Hobbies:: Photography enthusiast, Lover of art & movies, Languages & Literature.

Favorite Books:: Dune - Frank Herbert, The Moment it Clicks - Joe McNally, HHGG - Douglas Adams, Chaos - James Gleick, Freakonomics - Levitt & Dubner, Watchmen - Moore & Gibbons, A Long Way Gone - Ishmael Beah, La Sombra del Viento - Carlos Ruis Zafón, 100 Años de Soledad - Gabriel García Márquez, Ficciones - Jorge Luis Borges, 1491 - Charles Mann, Before the Dawn - Nicholas Wade, Calvin & Hobbes - Bill Watterson, A Light in the Attic - Shel Silverstein, Fragile Things - Neil Gaiman, The Book of Lost Things - John Connolly, and a thousand others...

Favorite Movies:: Darjeeling Limited, The Man With One Red Shoe, Safety Last (Harold Lloyd), The Man Who Knew Too Little, El Laberinto de Pan, Días de Santiago, The Graduate, Tha Jazz Singer (Neil Diamond version), Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Wallace & Grommit, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Hamlet (w/ Mel Gibson), O Brother Where Art Thou?, Office Space, The Incredibles, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, Apocalypse Now, Howl's Moving Castle, Arsenic and Old Lace, Death at a Funeral, Blade Runner, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Across the Universe, this list could go on for days...