Have you ever lived the Amish lifestyle?
356216
yes i am Amish, i send all my answers via livestock.
1070649
Yes I have.\nI can't relax when hubby is at work to sleep....\nSo I just sit here\n☺
18643
No, but I married my best friend.\n\nI think it's pretty special to have built a very strong friendship before we had any romantic interest in each other.\n\nWe've only been married for a little under 2 years and we are raising 4 children together - 3 of mine from my previous marriage & our baby. I am sure that it is our very strong relationship that helps us get through the difficult times.
651897
I was and it was great at the time. I'm married now and it wasn't with my husband so I probably wouldn't do it again. However, I've always joked to my sisters that if a certain ex came knocking on the door I'd have to tell my hubby SEE YA! and I'd do whatever he wants.
953325
You're right that they are born into it, but outsiders are allowed to convert to their religion if they wish. \nAlso, if a person wants to remain a member of the Amish community, they must marry an Amish person.  Intercultural marriages are not allowed in the Amish religion, so I think that you're right; most are German/Dutch.
654118
No, but I have heard of it. My fiance is from Edgeley, North Dakota.
467563
Depends, what's your lifestyle?
1077086
you find out you let me know. i'm going crazy. I want to grow my own food.  make my own clothes. gather water from a spring. get rid of all of my material possessions except a few that just make life easier - yet i can't even afford to buy the property to do it.\n\ni've though of starting a commune, but i would worry that it wouldn't work out.  i don't think i could convert to the amish religion, though i dig their way of life to some extent.\n\ni'd like some modern conveniences/technology (like indoor plumbing, haha) but in order to have that, you're dependent on corporations .\n\nbest of luck to you :)
672665
i met my husband when i was 12yrs old we were at a pow-wow, i knew his older brother and sister but i never met him. we even went to the same church the whole time and didn't know it. wat a small world?! now were married and expecting our first child.
1142245
Since Amish people don't use electricity or modern appliances, I would say no.
1042569
I don't think so because I knew some Amish who used electric stuff outside their house.
787307
They sure do! Here in NE Ohio we see a lot of Amish during gun week for deer. Where we're at a lot of them will ride in the bed of a pickup truck, get dropped off along the road, and then drive the deer towards more hunters at the next road over.
310945
Hey, i am from Tx, but lived in Pennsy, and your right, PA. has some really sexxy wimmin, especially those Amish gals!
404918
yes i think there are people out there that have morals and still live by their culture...look at the Amish and Menonites
332401
I went to Pennsylvania when i was um..... probably 9 or ten. It was great. I'd go  there again in a snap. Well.... Hershey is there which means a humongous amusement park and and awesome big place next door called Chocolate World, with the inside scoop on how they make chocolate. PLUS: everywhere you turn people are giving you free candy! Also, Amish country is beautiful. Nothing but farms and fields for miles. Its wonderful to just cruise down the roads and find yourself behind a horse and buggy! i EVEN GOT TO GO TO A ONE OF A KIND RESTAURANT! complete strangers sat at a huge table and shared food with each other....i believe it was called GOOD AND PLENTY  it was just wonderful to see so many people respecting and enjoying the Amish traditions.
1142798
No, that is perverse.  There are many Amish communities throughout the United States, from the East Coast to the West Coast.  Also, there are families in Europe.  \n\nAfter the Amish Rumspringa--- period of time when they reach 16 to go out into the world and experience everything---then the child chooses whether or not they want to remain in the Amish faith and lifestyle or join the "English---the world."\n\nAmish are very respectful, honorable, gentle, and faithful people.  I grew up around an Amish community.  They rely on each other and their faith in some incredible times.  Prostitution, perverse solicitation or inbreedingis not now, nor has it ever been, a part of the Amish culture.
238270
While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish \ncarriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, \nbecause attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign.\n  "Energy efficient vehicle.  Runs on oats and grass. \n  "Caution: Do not step on exhaust.