I think we need to steer far away from medicine…. I don't really care if she's religious or not, unless she brings it up all the time or tries to convert me. Most couples who are married where one is a Mormon and the other isn't, usually stems from a situation where they both were married in the temple, then one of them lost their faith sometime after that. Disney gives them the fantasy where they can easily achieve a standard of perfection with low risk. Although with the change in times, people may not follow these rules as stringently as before, it is still better to be careful so as to not offend anyone, and you may possibly land up with the love of your life. I have rediscovered what I love about the church but choose not to attend or participate. I visit him every month, we managed to go on weekend trips when he's off and he's spend all his vacay time with me and his family. Plus there's a lot of things we didn't get taught growing up that are slowly coming out through the Internet.
The Mormon girl has the light of Christ shining through her, and you were drawn in. I'm sorry you may be hearing a lot of negativity from us. I just graduated college and my boyfriend has one more year. Keep things going and see what happens. The history of racism and violence is upsetting. But those days may be gone. But I do believe in modern prophets and that God gives no commandment that is not for our own happiness. A lot of Mormons escape that pitfall and can put people first. This was the biggest one for me. Dating is a tricky game.
I love my husband with my whole soul. She may never join the join the church. I was going to be alone in the marrige working hard and planning for the two of us whiles my wife's emotions and energy was spent on other people. And once you are done with those, ask about social issues and where she stands. On top of this we are going to have our first child on April 12th and I feel very alone. Her beliefs are innocous but ultimately a death sentence for this relationship. He isn't in school and doesn't have much idea about what it is like to be in my shoes.
Learn more about the LDS Church. Anonymous, you are right. Good to see that I'm not alone. Warnings While the LDS Church accepts that those who feel attraction to members of their own sex can be Mormons, it discourages acting on those feelings. This one is different. The Holy Ghost will testify that it is true. If you like her, and I'm assuming you do, I would suggest you continue the relationship and see how things pan out. I'll keep being me and we'll see what happens. Also, I know a bunch of Mormons that say they are, but don't act like it. What you are potentially choosing is certainly not the easiest path.