My wife is starting to get into Amway and I have just wondered since it seems kinda weird to me.

no one makes any money in it - you have to spend too many hrs in meeting and trying to "sell the dream" and the products are overpriced to pay the tiny commissions

Yes! It is helpful to fully understand the meaning of the word cult to know why.

cult Definition

cult (kult)

noun

1.
1. a system of religious worship or ritual
2. a quasi-religious group, often living in a colony, with a charismatic leader who indoctrinates members with unorthodox or extremist views, practices, or beliefs
2.
1. devoted attachment to, or extravagant admiration for, a person, principle, or lifestyle, esp. when regarded as a fad i.e. the cult of nudism
2. the object of such attachment
3. a group of followers; sect

Is Amway a religion? Yes it is.

re·li·gion (ri lij′ən)

noun

* expression of such a belief in conduct and ritual
* any object of conscientious regard and pursuit

Amway and many other Network Marketing/ MLM companies teach you to separate from outsiders who are negative towards your efforts. They teach you that those who do not agree with your business choice, are simply "close minded."
There are many other examples of why many would call Amway a cult. You can find some great examples at

http://www.angelfire.com/or/amwaydreamers/index2.html

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Most importantly do not show animosity towards your wife. Continue to show love and support. Concern is great. It is good to take the time to discuss concern. Do not openly attack her and what she is doing. Most people in a traditional network marketing or mlm business are used to attack and are always on the defensive. If you can have a conversation without attack and express concern without control, your efforts will not go unnoticed.

I hope this has been helpful.

As an international home business trainer I have never been in favor of any sort of marketing that is pushy, intrusive, demanding, manipulative and downright intimidating. If you have to "bully" someone into joining your team, you're not going to get good results from them nor are you going to have any fun.

If that's what's going on, I'd be asking "why" you and your wife are being treated this way if it's such a great opportunity.

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