However, if you are a Catholic guy dating a Mormon girl, then remember that her parents may be averse to it. I don't want to come off as needy or clingy but I've never dated someone in this profession before. When we are together it is amazing he obviously has work that he takes care of when I am there but for the most part he tries his best to leave work at the office. Also don't ask questions that are too intrusive, or those that you would not like to answer yourself. Many Mormons stick to a small group of friends within the church. I suggest you develop a busy calender so you'll be occupied because you'll get dizzy thinking in circles. I have found strength I never knew I had but if I knew then what I know now, I might have made a different decision. In her letter to herself as a young doctor, Dr. Only you will know.


I also definitely don't want her raising my future children, though, and I'll be very clear about that. He did however, have the night shift and then had research to do today. Break it off amicably now, before it gets too difficult.
Sometimes not even a quick text most of the time. As a parent, we hope our children will make life choices that will give them the greatest chance of happiness. What you are potentially choosing is certainly not the easiest path. Trust me, though--you will. She found the perfect Mormon guy, they were married in the temple. While it's true that Mormons are not one-dimensional and completely predictable, the odds of a successful relationship, given the OP's description of his girlfriend, are slim. Are you going to keep the sabbath holy as a family, or is he going to take the kids out for pizza after church, leaving you home to observe alone. This is because they gave up the structure of what made them desirable in the first place. Fellowship was worse and now that my doc has been an attending for 2 years, it is worse than it has ever been.
Trust me, I too tried to make it work with my very Mormon also returned missionary ex-girlfriend. See to it that she is aware of your plan, so you both can properly dress. We have discussed marriage and kids but I dont want to live a life of lonliness I'm responding to the comment on April 11, - I posted on April 3, Sounds like you are going through my same fears and concerns. I'm dating a 2nd year surgical resident, he has three kids from a previous marriage and I have one. I do wonder if you ask this blog just to get supporting advice. I think there's a chance you two can find a way to agree on a lifestyle and values. My wife chose me, but most people aren't so lucky.