I explained to her that from my perspective, if a religious person does something good, you can't trust them because they're doing it for the wrong reasons: When an atheist does something good, you know they're not doing it for any reason other than to help someone else. I have been married for 16 years to a cardiothoracic surgeon. It's really cool to be able to connect with someone who shares all of those things with me. Whatever your leaders have said, consider their counsel, give it the weight it deserves, then counsel with your Heavenly Father about your own situation.
She seems to be ok with that, and wants to continue our relationship, and also talks about wanting marriage and children, and raising those children to be mormon like her even if I'm not religious. Either it's enough for you - or it's not. You can ask her directly, or through sources like other Mormons or reading their books. And then run from this girl if you don't think there's a chance she'll wake up. A good man is not defined by his religion and a great marriage is not defined by where it takes place.
As these are probably the two most important things to you, it will most likely, be a very difficult decisionвfollow your heart and the spirit. Life is suddenly wonderful, and you catch yourself smiling, humming, and happy all the time. As you can see Also, the fact that she served a mission is evidence of her dedication to the religion. She can only get sealed to him in a Mormon temple. Sorry, but it just isn't worth it. He realized his dream of being a specialty surgeon and having a family but leaves the dirty work to me. Do you really love him, honey.
BYU was once the perfect place to find a great young woman and get married. This always seemed terribly wrong to me. If you are a believer and are willing to go, then well and good. Sometimes I feel burned out, but I have to carry on.
