Nothing fixed that issue in me as fast as being almost inseparably bound to a woman that pushed back and kicked screaming against the pricks every time I wanted to make some sort of spiritual effort. There are billions of other girls out there who I wouldn't have issues like this with. Although there are no strict rules as to who should do the asking, the Mormons are very conservative and in general, they expect guys to do the asking.
Certainly there are such people in the church, but there are such people in any organization, and I would challenge you to remember that the members are also individuals with thoughts, feelings and the ability to rebel in their own ways. Just as secular marriages have problems, so do temple marriages. Submit a new text post. I still assume at times that my husband will recognize that I love him if I do his laundry and keep the house clean and care well for our children, etc. She's too heavily invested in Mormonism for that. She might not be keeping the Word of Wisdom, living according to the Law of Chastity, or attending church regularly. It just gets so lonely you invariably commission yourself a single parent. I've seen it happen all the time.
Submit a new link. My doctor husband and I have been married for 2 and a half years. LDS theology heavily promotes the idea that marriage and family are an important source of happiness in this life, not just the next. The schedule is erratic at best. This means that she will probably be dating others at the same time as you. Doctors want to be with their families and attend events but because of work they just can't. See to it that she is aware of your plan, so you both can properly dress. She's most likely secretly playing out fantasies of converting you, marrying you in a Mormon temple, and having a very Mormon life, OP. Communicate and get those answers, OP. Hi, I'm from South Africa.
Last year I trained for and ran a marathon, which was a pretty good distraction, but with the move recently and work being quieter than usual I'm finding it tougher than I have before. I don't want a life of paranoia and loneliness but she is the person I want to be with and I want to ask her the most important question of my life this summer. Trust your instincts and your spiritual promptings.