I love him more than anything, but lately, the lack of real time together and the stress of his work impacting how I am made to feel like I'm on eggshells when we do get together almost seems like to much to bear. Up to this point, she has just assumed that all atheists are innately evil people. I do feel some of the pressure lifting off me in that I can start doing things for myself. Interfaith marriage is but one variety of the learning experience.
I have read half of all the comments and decided to skip the rest. Anonymous, You are definitely one of the the club. Break it off amicably now, before it gets too difficult. There are other occasions for humor, but these two are off the table. I think there's a chance you two can find a way to agree on a lifestyle and values. Again, I deeply love my dad, but these were things that I had to deal with. Perhaps with a note written on the back. These were some tips to keep in mind when dating a Mormon guy or girl. My 2 younger children are entering middle school soon. Before it started he got me a puppy that I maybe didn't really want to keep me company to help deal with the loneliness, so at least hopefully he understands.
I dated many LDS guys before him. No one understands our lifestyle or how difficult it can be, not even my best friend and or family members no matter how hard they try to. He might just be unpracticed at your "love language". He was also born in Russia during the 80s and did not come to the United States until so we sometimes deal with cultural differences as well as religious. Sorry for the VERY late reply. Reconciling this with the doctrine of temple marriage is trickier. Also not one Nickel will be tithed out of any shared funds.
I would NOT want my daughter or son to marry a doctor. I am married to a doctor for one year now. Which is the highest place in heaven aka celestial kingdom. No easy answers here. I am married to a doctor for one year now. Just an idea, I have no idea what would actually work for her. I think in most situations its either you join or she leaves- either you, or the church.
