That would open the door, perhaps, to getting better acquainted. Marcy Goodfleisch (author) from Planet Earth on December 02, 2012: Hi, Sis - what an amazing piece of family history. In Action If you want to date a Mormon guy or girl, then the best way to meet singles is by visiting the Church. Are you under 16? Seminary is a religious class on the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and other scriptures. By Eric Johnson. Angel -this is such great news! That will give you an idea of whether you might be interested in joining the church, as well. Don't join the church just because you are attracted to someone. Mormon guys are great and are decent, good men, and the women are sweet and caring, so it's nice to have some of the mystery unraveled about dating someone from the LDS church! This hub, girlfriend, has taken on a whole new meaning.....thanks to Jodi Arias....wouldn't anyone say? Please let me know why he hasn't asked me out yet. It may be safer to get familiar with the church so... 3. Thank you. It's not uncommon for LDS couples to have large families, so be certain you both agree on what you envision your family goals would be for a future together. However, Miss Arias, being of VERY unsound mind, surely had NO BUSINESS becoming involved with the Mormon Church! Ohhhhhh Marrrrrr-Cee! Hi, Esme - I'm so glad you like the article. Hi, I am wondering if you might be able to explain to me why being non lds hurts the chances that an lds member will date the other person. You are so right. Be sure to let me know how it goes! Thanks for the info -- Best/Sis. You can also attend their singles conferences, or participate in social activities organized by the Church. Okay, I will rethink how i am using that term. The girl is S-I-C-K.......just lock her away from society and be done with it!!! You will get to mingle with a lot of new people, and who knows, maybe you will also find the guy or girl of your dreams there. Kudos my friend. Especially when girls see them. All Listings; Waiting List How long does it take to become a missionary? If you attend church with your Mormon guy or gal, dress appropriately. He may or may not be OK with dating someone who isn't Mormon at all, regardless of your respect for his boundaries. Due to the Religion of my parents.....I was baptized as an infant. It's nice reading the positives about this group that get maligned quite a bit, to read that the folks in the press are there due to their aberrance, not their commonness. Thanks for your comment - I hope you find some Mormon friends in your area! Do not talk about inappropriate things nor curse or swear. Families in the LDS church are considered. But I do think he would welcome a discussion about the church, and you'd be welcome to attend youth activities if you're the right age. Suzie from Carson City on December 01, 2012: Marcy......No chance of this being something for me to be concerned with at this point in my life. Deb Hirt from Stillwater, OK on December 03, 2012: Another interesting piece on faith. Some people need to take extra time to be financially ready, and spiritually ready. Can you dress to flatter your figure? Listen to the November 1, 2013 Viewpoint on Mormonism podcast that aired November 1, 2013 titled Should I date a Mormon? I will be so glad when that case is off our radar screens. Gosh....please don't tell me you know nothing about this case!! I've seen this in areas outside of Utah, where the demographics (including ancestry) are quite different than in SLC - it's built into the way the church is organized, from what I can tell. The same is true for Mormon girls. I'll let you in on a secret - nobody lives up to everything - all anyone can do it to try, and get up the next morning and try again. Maybe we need a few new words in our dictionaries! Best of luck in getting to know him better! 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