She needs to be, and maybe she will get there. The point is that there are way too many people talking in this thread as if they have some sort of psychic knowledge a stone in a hat, perhaps. I know my husband appreciates me looking into it because he knows I am doing it to gain an understanding into the culture he was raised in. The house is perfect, with nothing out of place. The extent of other physical activity depends on what you both want from the relationship, though in general the Mormon Church frowns on sexual contact even beyond intercourse.
I also think that if marriage outside the covenant is a sin, it is not so grave as to be unforgivable. I work full time as well and have supported him throughout med school. My wife and her family are a good example of this. There are some gems like admission to peep stone in a hat translation to the book of Mormon and angels with swords commanding polygamy, but if someone believes Joseph Smith really did stuff his face into a hat and translate scriptures about ancient jews coming to America, it means they are insane, and you can't reason with an insane person. I am someone who loves quality time a lot.
We agree on honesty and kindness, it doesn't matter what inspires us to pursue that. The way he wanted to live his life, the family he wanted to have, the wife he dreamt of- matched the type of person I longed for. I'll bring up some CES letter issues, let her know why I wouldn't want my children raised like this, and we'll see what happens. He hadn't realized it was the same weekend as my birthday, or even that it was a big birthday - 30. They value femininity, motherhood, and masculinity in men. I have been a doctor's wife for almost 2 years - and we have been together for about 7 years, since right before intern year. How will your spouse feel about that in 20 years.
I'm on mobile and it isn't letting me post the URL. As much as I want to share his brilliance and compassion with the world, I know that once he makes that connection with someone's sick parent, it is easily hrs less of our family time, and he won't even be treating them. I let things slide often not thinking it is worth a battle. Should one belief system or lack of one take priority and why. It's alot to understand if not raised and taught in it specifically. Then an explanation of the nature of your soul and where it came from and where it's going. Certainly not my husband. So, I'm in a relationship with a 3rd year med student and we are trying to find a date to get married.