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Arnold isn't eligble, as he wasn't born in the U.S.

It doesn't sound like you've moved on.

As mentioned previously, "His Need, Her Needs" is a must read. "Love and Respect" is another. Both of you are going through very common thoughts and feeling. You both would benefit from a growing understanding of what the other person is going through. Much of the difference is based on comon differences between gender. LDS Family Services could be considered Also, he's being a jerk by sharing those thoughts with you. Nothing good will come of it. MANY men wonder what it would be like being married to another woman. Fantasy is very dangerous. The devil is knocking at his door. Expressing anger and shutting him out won't help. Learning what needs of his aren't being met and then meeting them will help, even if you feel he doesn't deserve it.

I haven't read the whole thread, but I just want to be another voice to say that God does love you. More than you can comprehend. This doesn't always need to remain an issue like it is now. The way you see and feel about things can change. I understand that you've never properly repented of your gay encounter, as you never told the bishop. This should have been done before temple marriage. However, it's never too late to set things right. Even though you don't see the connnection, moving beyond this issue WILL improve your marriage in due time.

Exactly my thoughts. It's alright that she doesn't attend your baptism. Stay close to her, and don't let this become a sourc of conflict. It may be years or a decade, but she'll grow to admire you and what you are becoming. When the day comes when she casually mentions going to church with you, don't make a big deal of it. Just be accepting and patient. This isn't about your baptism. It's about your eternal bond that needs to be established.

Thanks for the warm welcome, Brothers and Sisters!

Are you saying that even if you both have current temple recommends, you can't be sealed until one year after your civil wedding, if you choose to be married outside the temple? I didn't know this. Maybe it is simply to encourage temple marriage. Odd, indeed.

Yes, and it is perfectly acceptable. There is no promised blessing for having the legal side handled concurrent with the sealing. It’s understandable that your family feels the way they do. It strikes me as odd that people would be invited to wait outside. It’s a social insult, regardless of the truths of which we are aware. I think it’s much better to just have a wedding ceremony and a sealing, regardless of when the legal part is handled. The ring ceremony being “just a show” shows serious immaturity. All too often, people make everything about themselves. It sounds like your family is choosing to be insulted. I’d go and wait outside if it was important to my child. Some people need to grow up and love. Your choice to not accommodate your family has clear consequences. If you believe the Lord wants you to have the legal side handled with the sealing, than stick with it. The only reason you need to provide is just that. “I choose to believe this is what my God wants me to do.” No apology. Best wishes!

Anti-Christ is an adjective.

Welcome!

This is exactly why you have a bishop. When both of you confess together with sincere repentence, your bishop will be inspired to do the Lord's will. It could only damage the two of you to not confess.

I would consider if my actions/reactions will lead to her being more careful to hide it from me the next time. There will be a next time. I would take the route you feel best encourages her to be open and honest with you so that you can maintain influence and continue to be a guiding light through the rough teen years to come--assuming she is an older child at this point.

Hello Friends, I haven't read a single post yet, but I stumbled across LDS.NET today in search of mature LDS discussion. I: Am 32 Years Old Am married with two boys (2 & 8) Was raised in the Church and consider myself a convert Am striving for perfection and have a lot oppurtuntiy Corey