They want a man who has navigated the stormy seas of the world, who has just a little bit of history, and has overcome the degenerate worldly culture, a man who has discovered for himself where peace and happiness lie. You should expect that this will define your relationship with her. Odds are majorly against this dude.
Things have been mostly good, but there are always challenges to deal with. I am married to a DH and what helps me the most is knowing my whole life revolves around him and medicine always come first. Sorry you had to go through this, but it's for the best if she's about to leave on a mission. 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. It would be foolish to acquiesce a Mormon girl to drink coffee. We will see what life has in stock for me and this brilliant cardiologist. The kids are so involved and I am busy with them but I long for my husband to work less.
Anonymous, you are right. Soon you'll feel better, because you're not alone. The pressure is mounting for Mormon women to cave in to Western degeneracy, and men are at a loss for what to do about it. This insecurity is at the root of the princess syndrome. Because if you can't live and let live, you both need to dive deep into this stuff and figure out what you believe and want in your life. I have been dating a doctor for over two years now and we have talked about marriage, as well as some of the challenges his job will entail. Until you do he's a free agent and in high demand. But his absence in the spiritual side of my life, and that of my mother, was very hard.
It was more about my own spirituality and our relationship in our marriage. It's typical to not hear from him for weeks. I am a 40 year engineering graduate from one of best engineering colleges of the country I mention this becoz I want to stress the fact that I have a hard-earned career. Some Mormons believe the Telestial Kingdom will be littered with spouses who refused to get baptized. Then an explanation of the nature of your soul and where it came from and where it's going.