While it's true that Mormons are not one-dimensional and completely predictable, the odds of a successful relationship, given the OP's description of his girlfriend, are slim. I would probably suggest that you cut your losses now. Nor was there a lack of compassion or respect. Apr 4, 0. Actually, Mormon families are shrinking, just like those outside the Church, but they will always be larger than families outside Mormondom. Good luck and my prayers are with you. I thought I could do it, but the isolation, loneliness, and depression are much worse than I expected. You have to choose what's right for you, but you have to figure it out. She is a returned missionary, and won't Marry you if you want to stay atheist.
Good luck to both of you on working this out, and if you decide that interfaith marriage is something you can handle and your gentlemen turn out to be the right men for you, then welcome to the club. I forgot to add, that if you marry and alow your children to be raised as Mormon, chances are you wont be able to be at their wedding because it will be in the temple. As a non member you can not take her to the celestial kingdom to live with God and get your own worlds to populate with her. To his defense, when we were great, we were great. I disagree with the doctrines and practices of the LDS church. You and your fiancee might want to get in touch with one to work out the day-to-day issues of an interfaith marriage. I understand your internal conflict completely and my heart goes out to you. That list is comprised of his parents including his dad's affair which led to a son, his aunts and cousins in Europe his sister and her husband who are handicapped and whoever comes his way asking for a handout. My relationship is the same way. I have been understanding of the demands of his career for many years, but I have come to realized that I'm not happy living this way.
But honestly, after putting so much time and money into something, not doing their absolute best and putting time and effort into it just isn't something people are apt to do even if they do like you If you can't be cool with getting what you can get now, I would consider there are plenty of things that might not change setting them loose. You are commenting using your Facebook account. She cannot get into the top echelons of heaven without being sealed to a worthy priesthood holder in the temple for time and all eternity. What do you think is a reasonable expectation for how much time you will spend together, how often you will talk, etc.
Is there hope for us. Yes, it is bad. If she won't reason with your investigation of the church, nope on out and go on your merry way. It has to do with their character. My ex-boyfriend and I dated for four and a half years and recently broke up.