But remember that it is also your wife's choice to obey or disobey, and that you have no authority over her as a person, either. Take the missionary lessons, read the Book of Mormon and the Bible. I'm surprised this thread is still getting replies. And of course, everyone has a different experience.




My husband is on call today, gone the entire weekend. It's a heart-wrenching story. As these are probably the two most important things to you, it will most likely, be a very difficult decisionвfollow your heart and the spirit. Having read the majority of the posts, my only real comment is that "sacrifice must be appreciated by both parties". We have been married for nearly 28 years and yes I went to parents evening, open days, Christmas play, sports days alone Because of the long hours, it was hard for me to build a career outside the home, I have built one working from home, but was not easy as I do everything that has to do with our family life even when we go on holiday the only thing Dr know is where we are going. I often think about what I would tell my daughters if one day they tell me that they are dating a doctor…….
You just need to figure out where your girlfriend is. If you are both in high school, she may refuse altogether. An interfaith marriage can be done well or disastrously, or even only being made up as you go. I get it - he's dedicated years of his life to his craft and he has one chance to roll the dice. This woman has already given two full years fully devoted to the institution without question. Also, as Joanna points out, men and women already inhabit a separate culture. If she can see that YOU are what is important in the relationship, not what you or she believes, ya'll have a chance. In her mind if you never accept the gospel you are denying her eternal exaltation as a God. Not all of us are able to achieve that ideal but we are to strive for it.
I deal better with inattention when he is home better than him as well. Oh well, I'll just pretend she's not mormon and see what happens. I am so glad I found this blog. I have suggested a date night just for us but, he doesn't want a scheduled night for dates. Joanna has written a good answer here. I am also certain that there are callings and opportunities that I would have had, were I married to a faithful LDS woman, that I have missed. I do feel frustrated sometimes when spends his limited free time to go out with the guys, but I realize that he needs this release every once in a while. Probably, not Mount Meadows level, but be prepared to have to apologize on her behalf a lot. There were times I asked him if he was seeing someone else and both times he answered no.