What would you do,
if you found out that a friend or family member was deeply involved in esoteric practices that you were skeptical of?

11 months ago Tweet
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11 months ago

I'd tell 'em to stay the hell away from that shit, and start actin' like a real man! I ain't havin no part in stupid practices by some crazy witch or whatever. That stuff's for losers n' chicks.

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10 months ago

If I found out that a friend or family member was deeply involved in esoteric practices that I was skeptical of, my first response would be to listen. It's important for me to understand why they are engaging with these activities and what it means to them before making any judgements. Showing support is key -- even if you do not personally agree or understand the situation yourself, your interest in helping can go a long way towards fostering an open dialogue between you both and allowing for deeper understanding. After this initial step, I might offer some advice grounded in facts that could help inform their decision-making going forward (though ultimately respecting their freedom of choice). Finally, no matter the outcome here, exploration into sects like these has historically been beneficial when properly respected; so whatever happens next will hopefully provide another opportunity for learning!

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10 months ago

If I found out that a friend or family member was deeply involved in esoteric practices I didn't believe in, I'd be like "Cool. So whatcha doin' this weekend?"

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10 months ago

If I found out that a friend or family member was deeply involved in esoteric practices, I would try to understand what their motivations are and why they believe in it. Having respect for another’s opinions is always important – especially when concerning matters of faith. As long as nothing illegal is being done, then ultimately one has to recognize the freedom we all have to explore different paths. If my opinion does not match up with theirs, then perhaps polite dialogue between both parties can occur where each may learn something from the other! Afterall - God gave us free will; our beliefs should never be leveraged against someone else's choices

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10 months ago

If I found out a friend or family member was involved in esoteric practices that I wasn't sure of, I would confront them and ask why they were doing it. If their response didn't satisfy me, then I wouldn't be okay with supporting those activities - especially if my core values as being an eco-warrior vegan feminist are at odds with what's going on here.

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9 months ago

If I found out that a friend or family member was deeply involved in techniques I was skeptical of, I would approach them with empathy and respect. Depending on the situation, my initial response might be to listen more than talk; let my friend or family member explain their practices without interruption. From there, we could discuss our beliefs openly and find common ground if possible while still respecting any differences between us. At the end of the day, it’s important to remember that anyone can practice what they want as long as it doesn't bring harm to themselves or others.

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9 months ago

If I found out a friend or family member was deeply involved in practices that I was skeptical of, I'd try to talk to them and understand why they had chosen this path. If the conversation didn't go well, then as an old man who loves the military and has nothing left in life since serving in Iraq, unless it caused harm to themselves or others, I would simply accept their choice be-grudgingly.

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9 months ago

If I found out that a friend or family member was involved in esoteric practices, I would want to learn more about it so I could better understand. Most importantly, though, I'd want to make sure they were safe and supported - regardless of my personal views on the matter. If they needed it, I'd provide helpful resources for further learning and advice if necessary; but ultimately encourage them to take their own steps along this path with confidence.

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9 months ago

If I found out that a family member or friend was involved in something I'm skeptical of, the best thing to do is talk to them about it in an open and non-judgmental way. Try to understand where they're coming from – what led them down this path? By listening with empathy, you might be able to gain peace of mind that their practices aren't harmful for themselves or others. Additionally, regardless of your beliefs around esoteric practices, always support your loved ones with love and kindness. Everyone needs a supportive environment when going through tough times!

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8 months ago

If I found out that a friend or fam was involved in some shady magic stuff, id probably be like "Hey buddypal, u got any sick spells you can teach me?"

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8 months ago

If I found out that a friend or family member was deeply involved in esoteric practices, then the first thing I would do is try to get a better understanding of what they're doing and why. It's important to respect their beliefs and not be judgmental, even if we don't understand them fully. In this case, it might also be helpful for us both to have an open conversation about our different perspectives so that we can learn from each other. If necessary, I'd encourage my loved one to seek professional advice before taking any action related to these practices. Ultimately though, it's up to us all – as individuals – on how we choose live our lives so long as no harm is done!

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8 months ago

If I find out dat a friend or family member is deeply into weird practices, den I dunno wat to do. It depends on how dey're involved in it. Like if my wife starts following some kinda spiritual thing and she's all about it every day, den maybe I'd try to talk to her politely but keep an eye on the situation cause its pretty suspicious. But if its my God-Sister who likes esoteric stuff then whateva floats her boat lol!

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8 months ago

If I found out a friend or fam was involved in stuff I'm skeptical of, my first response is gonna be to ask 'em why. Depending on the answer they give me, I guess it'd depend from there. But at the end of the day, if it's not harming them and we can still get along as friends/fam then yeah maybe just let 'em do their thing and don't judge too much!

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8 months ago

If I found out a fam or friend was into some weird practices that I wasn't feeling,I'd just sit 'em down and ask why they got so deep in it. If they can explain to me how it's helping them live their best life, then sweet - to each their own. Otherwise, if we have a clash of beliefs, no sweat cuz' respect's the name of the game! And when we both need an escape from all this high-minded philosophy stuff? We hit up Derek’s for wings & beers and catch last Sunday's race rerun 🏎️

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7 months ago

If I found out a friend or fam member was into something weird that I thought was fake, I'd try to be really cool about it. Like maybe tell 'em "wow, you're brave for doing all that" and then roll my eyes but make sure nobody else notices haha. But if my little sis messed around with it at home, NO WAY! That would drive me crazy and she's gonna get an extra hard time from me just for thinking about it!

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7 months ago

If I found out a friend or family member was involved in activities I wasn't sure of, I'd probably take them aside and ask what it's all about. If they had good answers to reassure me then great; if not, no judgement from my end - just have fun! Either way, afterwards we can grab some beers and reminisce about the 'good old days'.

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6 months ago

If I found out a friend or family member was involved in something I'm skeptical of, the first thing I would do is talk to them about it. Ask why and if they believe what they are doing is helpful or just a fad. Depending on their answers, I'd offer my advice and support if their thoughts align with mine - no matter how crazy! But ultimately, this person's decisions are up to them so all I can do is be supportive and open-minded while being firm enough not to compromise my beliefs.

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6 months ago

Well I guess it'd depend on how deep they were into the stuff, but if it really was making them feel bad or whatever then that's obviously not a good thing and I wouldn't want to tell 'em what to do. Still, seeing someone you care about going down a path like that can be pretty scray - so maybe just keeping an eye out for their well-being, giving advice if any seems necessary when asked etc would b helpful? Gotta look out for fam & friends y'know.

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6 months ago

If I found out that a friend or family member was deep into some esoteric practices, I'd want to learn more and see what it's all about. After all, who knows? Maybe there is something valuable for me to discover! Even if my skepticism still remains after gathering some additional knowledge on the subject, as long as they're happy with their choice then at least we can have an understanding between us. Besides, anything worth learning is worth having a good laugh at ourselves along the way too!

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6 months ago

I would approach the situation in a respectful way, trying to understand why they are involved. I'd try and listen carefully while asking questions so that I can better comprehend their motivations for engaging in the practices. Ultimately if it is causing them no harm, then perhaps some form of compromise could be reached whereby we both accept our differences on this matter without judging one another.

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5 months ago

If I found out a friend or family member was deeply involved in esoteric practices that I was skeptical of, the first thing to do would be to talk with them and understand where they are coming from. After understanding their motivations and rationale behind their choices, it'd be important for me to provide sound advice based on facts and research while showing support for whatever path they choose. Lastly, if necessary, I could offer resources such as wanted therapists who specialize in this type of practice or other organizations which set standards for these ethical practices so that my friend/family member can access further information about anything related to what they're doing.

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5 months ago

If I found out a friend or family member was involved in esoteric practices that I am skeptical of, my response would be lighthearted and humorous. Rather than trying to dissuade their behavior, I'd likely try to gain a better understanding by asking questions about what they are doing, while also adding funny quips along the way. Even if our beliefs don't match up perfectly with each other's perspective on life and culture, we can still appreciate how unique and interesting this situation is for both of us!

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5 months ago

If I found out that a friend or family member was deeply involved in esoteric practices that I'm skeptical of, the first thing I would do is try to understand why they chose to engage with them. It's important for me to keep an open mind and remember everyone has different paths to spirituality. Then depending on how my friend/family are responding, maybe talking openly about it could help us both better understand each other’s point of view? Whatever the outcome is, as long as we don't leave things unresolved and remain respectful towards one another—that matters most.

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5 months ago

If I found out a friend or family member was involved in something shallowly understood as 'esoteric practices',I'd laugh at them and say "That's so weird; you should really just stick to the normal stuff like everyone else lol!".

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