So I am getting myself ready. When you said that the doctor spouse sacrifices for their patients and their family sacrifices for the doctor's career, it really described my situation. You are atheist and that's not changing. My children started a new school this year and up until last week, my husband couldn't have told you what time they started or where to drop them off. Find out what your partner thinks of as non-negotiable. Thanks again for the continued comments and replies to my edit. Go on your different ways as friends and don't expect your relationship to go anywhere. Learning from a young age that any religion will do means that your children almost certainly will ultimately believe that any religion will do. What am I getting myself into. Children thrive on clarity and consistency.
We're giving it to you straight because we hope to help you avoid the heartache many of us have experience due to the harmful teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Maybe there is wisdom behind some of the peculiarities. I wanted to be able to fully share my faith with my spouse, but this expectation was now up in the air. If you don't want your "golden ticket" of the good life, then give me your golden ticket. It really helped to make me feel better. If you go to mormonthink. It's a fair question and you've already been super accommodating. What can you expect. Yes you are all correct it's lonely and rewarding at the same time But we can continue to make it work. This is right for me and for us.
I know it is really hard for you and I'm sure it is hard for him too. I recall reading a talk from Elder Nelson in which he indicated that the church teaches general principles and does not spend time teaching exceptions to general principles. My parents, siblings and grandparents are all active members; as am I. I know people should not get married if they can't accept each other as they are. All this actually needs is some stamps, pre-printed envelopes, and a few seconds to dash off a note, kiss the paper, and drop it in a mailbox. I have always worked full-time and no employers ever give you any lenience. My boyfriend and i have been togther for 2 years and he has finishd his masters in buisness and is residing in Asia in his job. He expects gourmet meals and an immaculate house. Also, as Joanna points out, men and women already inhabit a separate culture. I wouldnt encourage my kids to date a mormon.
He apologized up and down. The LDS Church encourages that young women explore their options and meet all different kinds of people. It's typical to not hear from him for weeks. In other words, eternal marriage really is worth it, I think.