We are very blessed. I don't want that to happen. Recently though she has been quite distant, although this may be due to a combination of reasons - such as family sickness and now being on nights. I never really thought about the sacrifices the wife of a doctor must make. You need to do this ceremony first where you end up pledging all your money and property to the church: It's cruel to suggest it. We both love eachother and I support him as he supports me while im in school as well.
You can't reason with fanatics, and you got one. We have been married 16 years and we got married during the week off in between his first and second year of medical school. I volunteer every week, I put others before myself, etc. I wanted that full support though I am certainly not saying that marrying a Mormon ensures that. I married a non-member over 20 years ago. Since a very young age, these girls have gazed at handsome paintings of Jesus and prophets, and learned to respect men who have spiritual confidence in their eyes. It is always a nice idea to plan for your date in advance.
Would you rather give up the prospect of being married in the temple, the assurance of children being raised in the church, and parts of Mormon culture for your boyfriend, or a great man for your beliefs. And whoever said doctors make lot ofmoney is full of b. Doesn't leave many options here though but better than constantly having them push the church on you until you either give in and convert or break up. God works by small and simple means to bring about His great and eternal purposes.
I'm pretty disturbed by the level of dismissiveness seen in many of the comments here. But daughter and I agreed that this teaching was unhealthy. If I even mention wanting to talk just about normal life things, I am told not to tilt the balance between problems and fun. And no one has the right to judge you for your decision. Trust me, though--you will. Heavenly Father will give you guidance if you listen with an open heart and contrite spirit as always. My experience with non members has been so much more meaningful and caring. Intimacy is pretty much gone.
