Most want nothing to do with the church. And after years of this struggle, will your love for him and desire to avoid the hassle cause you to reduce your activation. Please realize I know how the church works, was extremely active and raised good kids. Money is not everything although the ex certainly has her share. As a general authority I knew, now deceased, told me in the mid-eightiesвIf you find a good man who is not LDS, marry him. I am very active with my work, social life, and activities and independent. We are best friends, and you will always have time for your best friend.




If we can say them together, great; if not. That contributes to status in her culture. I think about leaving all the time now because by myself there are no disappointments. Religious differences, however are real. Even though it sounds like she is very Mormon, I feel that this will help her. Happy hour is out of the question. However, if you are a Catholic guy dating a Mormon girl, then remember that her parents may be averse to it.
I don't remember much of the breakup because it's been overshadowed by what happened to her afterwards. Now I feel like a stepford wife. I get to experience the joys of his culture, which I never would have known otherwise. I think the LDS have been vastly over-simplifying that doctrine. I will keep you posted and thanks again for your thoughtful response I really appreciate it. Be gentle with them and yourself. To them, everyone is either TBM, hasn't learned the truth yet, or has some kind of personal failing laziness, desire to sin, allowed themself to be deceived by satan, etc.
Great questions, and a terrific answer, Joanna. BUT it could easily have gone the other way. This can be a good way to learn more about your personalities. My husband, regardless of religious affiliation, is a beloved son of our Heavenly Father who is very much worthy of my love, affection and dedication. As a parent, we hope our children will make life choices that will give them the greatest chance of happiness. If you like your regular fix of alcohol or nicotine, then dating a Mormon probably isn't a good idea.