He has spent years building his practice and is a busy, highly successful pediatric surgeon who is compassionate and respected by everybody, but I think by nature, it is hard for him to be empathetic or to relate to more personal issues. Then be clear you will never convert. If you stay together l, you are going to have to remind her of that commitment. In my experience discussing my fears with my husband has at times lead to arguing esp. Stick around on this sub. It sucks but ultimately what Mormonism does to people is it makes them value adherence to church more than their relationships with people. Once she realizes you won't join and she can't get married in the temple, then I suspect everything will be over. How the Book of Mormon was translated using a sacred rock. Controlling Behavior in Relationships.
I guess if u believe an angel with a sword really did force Joseph Smith to marry those girls. There is a lot about Mormonism I am still struggling to understand, but I am reading faith-based memoirs and studying up on Mormonism as well as other religions but the relevance here is on Mormonism. I am 27, LDS, and 5 days away from marrying my own amazing non-Mormon man. Many others have asked the same question in the past so you may want to find those and read the responses there. If everything she is taught is correct and the Mormon church is "true" she should be able to research any anti-Mormon books or movies and prove their criticisms are lies. Already answered Not a question Bad question Other. How many chances will a girl have to find such a wonderful husband candidate. It almost feels like a single parent family. You can ask her directly, or through sources like other Mormons or reading their books.
She probably has not studied the real truths behind Mormonism and thinks her beliefs are the only way to become a God while living eternally with family in the life hereafter. I was definitely taking the "Tough love" approach because I've read countless times on this and other boards, how Mormons claimed that they were cool with their SO not being Mormon, and that they weren't, themselves, orthodox. We are alone for many months at a time. So I am at my dating prime. If you can only think of alcohol and coffee for a good time, you're very disappointed. Many symptoms of pain and discomfort can only be diagnosed with tests at the hospital. But what if your girlfriend is Mormon, but not active in the Church. Since her father is a bishop, I'm sure he'll want to have his daughter marry a temple worthy person.
I know this from experience. To not do residency and leave medicine behind. Plus I just quit my medical interpreting job last month.