He doted on me, and we had long skype conversations for the first few weeks. I don't think I'm eligible to advice, but I would say be prepared to be independent and make lots of friends. As a budding feminist, I left the church in my teens. Edited 1 time s.
Avoid the topic when you can, it's not something that'll be pretty unless handled in a calm discussion which Well, people as a whole tend to be pretty immature with big topics. I have to say that reading this is exactly what I needed today. Thank you, Liz, for your very kind words and encouragement. Please start another thread and continue the conversation. Why the Mormon Church is Not a Cult. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Yes; I suppose if each of us believe the other is brainwashed, there's going to be major problems later on.
We have been together for just over a year and married for 3 months. Totally hated it too. I'd just like to add that unless you're happy being with her as a full believing Mormon, don't stick around in the hopes that she'll de-convert. I had been teetering on the fringes for quite a long time, mostly coming to Church but not really being present, because I felt like an outcast as an older single. I do not have a problem with nurses. If you decide to marry this man, you both will find a way to be happy and have a wonderful marriage, not that perfect that we see in the Sundays at Church. If it's the former I'm more inclined to think he's being self-centered in your relationship. The fact that your guy came right out and said he didn't care what you thought and that we was going to spend his money and time the way he wanted indicates that he still thinks of himself as single. So I'm wondering if things will ever change or if this is just one of the drawbacks of dating a doctor. My dad was in the bishopric for most of my childhood, and I was never the person you describe here.
We married in early 30's. It's easy to be blind to deal-breaking faults when you are young and in love. I just returned from a difficult meeting with my psychotherapist and felt depressed-then I found this amazing blog. Anyone who's a decent human being should be able to know right from wrong and act accordingly. Your crush might put a lampshade on her head and call it innocent fun. When my wife and I married, we were very different, but I found all the differences delightful. Now a basic overview of the gospel. Then you might want to talk about all the things her church requires. Trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with someone at home or attempting to date someone you meet while on mission are both distractions.