Are you married or dating someone who DOESN’T share your love for firearms, survival, or self-defense training?
Well, you’re not alone…
In a recent survey, “living with a non-prepping spouse” was identified as one of the top three challenges for those of us living a tactical lifestyle.
And I speak from experience!
So let me share with you… my simple 3-step “no divorce” approach to living with your partner no matter how “wrong” they may be.
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Yours is a military view which is pretty heavy even if it does have some practical tips. I also like Daisy The Organic Prepper and women’s strategical thinking. And the ‘sheep’ view may not be too well received.
As sad as this sounds. Don’t depend on a non prepping spouse. Do what you can for your safety. Hopefully she or he will respond in time to save her or his life.
There’s one old saying (among others) that I live by: “It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.” That applies to food, water, shelter, defense tools, training and knowledge and a host of other things. Accumulate what is required as you can afford it. Don’t give up preparing for what might and could come in case it does. That’s the essence of preparedness. Doing it all at once is definitely costly. Doing it as you can is wisdom.
The sheepdog analogy basically says that regardless of the awareness of the need for protection, the protected must have a protector ready to take rapid and decisive action to protect. I know I used the protect words a lot in that, but I hope everyone got the point. Telling people that they are sheep isn’t a wise thing to do. You need to take the message in the analogy as figurative but, important.
Converts need to do it in their own way when the understanding comes. It might be gradual or it may come by the shock of something happening to them or someone close. Hopefully you will prepared to help them when the time comes.
Let’s start a group to support each other ..
I’m so tired of people rolling their eyes at me so I try to do the best I can by myself…gosh it would be so nice if they could understand better what I am doing.
Hi, I understand completely, what you are going through.
I started prepping year’s ago without my husband knowing, because
he does not believe a catastrophe would ever happen.
It was hard at first, because I had to hide everything that I bought.
Then one day, I wasn’t home, my order got delivered to our house, and my husband received the order.
We had a good conversation about everything, he still doesn’t believe in it, but because it means a lot to me and to our children he accepts what I am doing.
I believe when the SHTF, he will come around. lol
Appreciate your comments. In my case, however, my husband actually gets mad when I spend money on survival products, or ever try to discuss the topic. So, I’m completely alone as I don’t have anyone else to collaborate with like you suggested in your video. It’s harder when it’s the wife trying to protect. Perhaps if I had my own money, it wouldn’t be as much of an issue. But until then, it’s a very lonely and frustrating road.
You are not alone. There are many women whose spouse or significant other is not on board. Now not having your own money is a high hindrance. Are there ways for you to earn your own money in your current situation? There are so many options today with the Internet and social media. Maybe something in your community, what don’t they have that you maybe able to supply?
I’m right there with you AP, Sheila and Evelyn! Seems that we make up a quorum so we need a support group. I’m in the same boat and hopefully not a sinking ship with my passive man. Oh, they think because they are “male” they can handle whatever comes their way but I say – GET PREPARED MAN!
AP
Im right there with you. My husband isn’t on the same level( or any level) of preparedness. I feel alone as well. Hang in there, we can do this!
Hi AP I wonder if there are any online support groups with women of like mind that you could join. You are not alone – UN statistics show that women only have 1% of the world’s wealth.
Howdy Jeff, it seems a common situation for preppers to be lopsided w/regard to enthusiasm. You make some valid points. Appreciate it.
Thank you for your ideas. mj
I’ve tried multiple times to get my wife to think about threats or survival training. “What are you going to do if someone gets in our house? She responded- I will scream!”
I really think the BoB pack is a must-have. Also, it is soo green there.