I was scared to bring it up and make it seem like a demand or ultimatum, so I think I will approach him in the way you described. At the end of the second date I knew I needed him in my life. I'm blessed that he is well and doing so well in school. LDS theology heavily promotes the idea that marriage and family are an important source of happiness in this life, not just the next. So I'm wondering if things will ever change or if this is just one of the drawbacks of dating a doctor. Sounds like classic "flirt to convert. I don't mean to be rude, but she's not gonna give up her "nonsense".
If she says that the mission was the greatest experience and best two years of her life, any chance you have at a normal long-term healthy relationship is dim unless you convert. Some exceptions and valid reasons do exist for divorce but self righteousness is not on of them. We are at odds about this constantly. At best they just try to include you in the community, and at worst you are constantly told that you'll be welcome "when you're ready. In particular, I relate to the fact that I'm feeling more like a booty call these days and it's making me start to resent him.
Raising our children as believers is proving to be very tricky. But please also know that the people who love you are hoping you make the right decision because they want you to be happy. When I complain that I spent two days without seeing him and when he arrives home just keeps on answering his phone as if he was at work The other day a colleague called just to complain about a patient of theirs at 8: These people have no sense of privacy. You see, I am the guy, and she is the established doctor dermatologist. When you try to explain to them why the church would not publish said info on their own website they get mad at you and tell you you're ignorant. It almost feels like a single parent family. It is really hard and so good to see that I am not alone in this. Follow your heart and live life with no regrets. I have just found this blog recently that makes me know that I am not alone.
Harmony will prevail if the husband appreciates the value of church service and attendance. And you know what. Global Resource for Healthcare Professionals.
