If you were the one who did the asking, it is simply chivalrous and gentlemanly for you to pay for dinner, the movie, or whatever else you do. That's the real issue. The religion rather, and more importantly, the church itself is integral to most mormons' identity. Brown May 27, 0. But I have no idea how much of his lack of contact is actually due to him being busy or if that's just an excuse to not commit. RUN like the wind. Religion is super important to LDS people but there's also alot of exmormons. There is no way she will may you without you going to the temple. I don't care about the money, I have suggested him to downsize if needed for him to work less. She will introduce you to the church.
What a fascinating response as always. OP Have you seen the Brother Jake videos. My religious faith saved my sanity but I still worry. Sorry, you can't reply to this topic. Good luck with her, and good life to you. This is by design. God will help you both work this out. Vh65, your marriage is a black swan.
I do wonder if you ask this blog just to get supporting advice. She converts to your religion. They even refrain from tea and coffee. He had the night shift last night so today was his day off and he also has research to do. I haven't talked to him about it yet because I was hoping things would change once we dated for awhile and his feelings for me deepened. And he likes the idea of us raising our daughter with the values the Mormon church instills on their youth.
Your attempts at being funny or lightening the mood may backfire, and your date may be put off. There is NO guarantee that marrying a returned missionary RM in the temple equates with love and happiness. I appreciate all the replies explaining the extent of the aggravation and pain I likely will face. It's satire, but this is all stuff you may hear at Thanksgiving dinner. Have any of you wives found the same thing. Apr 4, 0.