I'm going to disagree with what some of the people have said. If you are only after non-serious dates and spend a great time, you should be fine with this set up. Much better to marry in the faith if possible. As someone born and raised in the church this has been very difficult to moderate and there is some social pressure to become more involved. We are best friends. I have my own profession and my own interests, and was definitely not pursuing a doctor for intimate partnership, but I quickly realized that my environment started seeing me as only girlfriend of Dr. He says it is harmless and is only fantasy as there is no touching involved.
Do you want to be married in the temple. If i want to go for a walk, he has to prepare for it. If you do manage to break her away from the church, her family will be there to continue sowing doubt. Response to your edit: Do NOT bring up or mention anything that could be considered "anti Mormon. I seriously questioned the future of our relationship based on that fact alone. It is positively shocking. Many, many lapsed Mormons catch the true vision of the gospel at some time in their lives and desire to repent and become observant again. Not unless she thinks she can convert you. The scriptures say that one of the main reasons good people don't join the church is because they just haven't been introduced to it. As time has gone by I realized that the opinons of others is not important to me and oddly enough those who did not originally approve have had their hearts and minds changed by the love my husband shows me, our daughter, and the members of my family.
I think it might be worth trying. I chanced upon this post because I was looking for help. After his mission he lost faith on everything for some reasons. This was the biggest one for me. And by joining I mean become just as fanatic in it as she is All her life she's been taught that she needs to be married in a Mormon temple Wife left when I came out If her family are all Traditional Believing Mormons, they will try to convert you. And a happy ChristmaChannuKwanzaKah to everyone. Understand that it's their belief, and make plans for any of the other 6 days instead. Heavenly Father will give you guidance if you listen with an open heart and contrite spirit as always.
When she had a strict 6: If there was a disagreement, one person was supposed to submit to the other, consult a rulebook that covered almost everything, or turn to a church leader to decide for them. I feel pretty awful about that whole thing. Marriage to the wrong person is extremely difficult. I feel to say, if you hear this, Amy, in time, it will all come round right.