mrmarklin

In my experience and I've seen a lot as a financial professional, avoiding alimony is a very big deal. While each state is different, here in PRK, the recipient spouse can keep going back to court to change alimony amounts if the payor spouse becomes more affluent. Here in PRK, if one has been married 10 years of longer, the payor becomes a "lifer" with respect to payments.

The prophecy in Daniel seems fairly specific to me, and is clearly being fulfilled before our eyes in recent and even current history. But the stone made with no hands that will break up all the kingdoms of the world is a long way from fulfilling the prophecy. A presence of 25,000 people in China among 1.5 Bilillion just doesn't cut it for me in breaking up that kingdom. This goes for all the Muslim countries as well. No this does not "count" as much of anything toward fulfilling that prophecy IMHO.

You're forgetting the prophecy in Daniel that states that before the day the gospel will fill the whole world. We're a long way from that IMNSHO.

Not in my lifetime nor my children's. A lot of things must happen according to the prophecies.

There is no such thing as a friendly divorce. Don't even think about giving her one more nickel that she is entitled to. No alimony unless mandated. Here in PRK, all this is done using charts for what is "fair". You were right in seeking mediation. Of course, you have an attorney, correct?

You do realize don't you that Zurich is the most expensive city in the most expensive country on the Continent? A few years ago my wife ordered the most expensive hotdog (Würst) with rösti in a restaurant there. USD36! Be careful!

Nuremberg is certainly not ghastly. It's a beautiful Bavarian city. I know you like to speak (write?) with out thinking through your ideas, but this is one of the worst. I think I've mentioned this before: Some of you need to get out more.

I go to Germany every year. IMHO it is the safest country in Europe. In Nuremberg, see the Christmas markets and the National transportation museum near the train station. Try the Nuernberg sausages with sauerkraut at the HeiligerGeist (Holy Ghost) restaurant in town. Go to Lebkuchen Schmidt in the Pedestrian zone for the best in the world cookies and pastry. Very German. All this is walking distance. Yeah, I'm a fan. :)

Without reading all the posts, I believe teachers, at least here in California are more than fairly compensated. 1. It's essentially a part time job what with 10 weeks in summer, Xmas break, Spring break etc etc 2. Can't be fired unless one is a criminal and even then.......... 3. Pension after 30 years 90% of pay. This is almost non existant in the private sector. 4. Health Care paid for life. This is almost non-existant in the private sector. 5. Fairly decent salary when one considers all the perks. I've heard of teachers putting extraordinary hours , I've just never seen it in real life. I used to audit a school district.

Some of you don't get out much. I've travelled extensively in the US and Central Europe. By and large, the people I've met are good, kind and helpful. Go almost anywhere in the US, even New York and people are trying to be friendly and nice. Is there crime? Of course, but it's still a very small minority. Nothing like one sees on the daily news shows.

Nine months pregnant! I'm a guy, but I still feel her pain...............

When I was in a bishopric many years ago and the meetings seemed to last forever, I would pre arrange to have someone call me on my cellphone at a pre determined time. Then, I could gracefully leave to handle the "problem or emergency". Sounds crass, but after my time in another church organization whose leader would not control the time element, I made a decision to never accept a church calling where I couldn't control the meetings. This stuff can really get out of hand. So I sympathize with Lilly in the meeting element. The above is a suggestion on how to control it.

Not a fan of the hobby, personally. I had an uncle who travelled the U.S. and Europe gathering all info on my paternal line. He went back around 1,200 years before hitting dead end. That sides all been done. I have a cousin who speaks Norwegian who has done the maternal line. There's really nothing for me to do.

Check this out: https://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/if-you-could-hie-to-kolob?lang=eng

I'm a little disappointed in you Vort to not have attributed this statement to the syndicated column of "Miss Manners". A little shame is in order here.

To you people that would allow a drug user any where near one's life and one's children's lives, I'm at a loss as to what to say to you. We are not in the same world experience wise. This wife needs a separation at a minimum until her spouse is clean and sober, and since he is a two time loser, with a child out of wedlock and all that that entails, a divorce is likely most indicated. OP asked for advice. Here's mine. Get. Out.

The idea that what this man said is any sort of sin is ludicrous and dignifies no reply.

Only buy top of the line stuff. It lasts longer, is fit for purpose, and there is pride of ownership. Don't be the person who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Re: saving on bag lunches etc. I've tried to make enough $$$$ so that this sort of spending does not affect my lifestyle at all. I've largely succeeded.

If the Republicans get elected, look for a certain nominee front runner to have a high profile position. That's if he doesn't win outright.:-)

Wow! Bottom line is that the church is a social organization. If one does not feel comfortable with the other members, or leadership, one will disassociate with those people. This is only normal. But it doesn't necessarily mean that those people stop believing in the principles of the Gospel. Many Protestant religions deal with this by allowing "church" or "pastor" shopping. It's tougher being LDS because the church forces one to a geographic location. Although I've met people who ignore this.

The guy is a control freak. Leave this farce of a marriage now, and get a real partner. You deserve better. Luckily, you haven't brought any children into this "relationship".

Until relatively recently, it had never occurred to me that the pre Columbian Indians were anything other than descendants of the Lamanites. I'm now convinced that this is not so. So with regard to pre Adamic life, if the timeline of the Bible is even close to correct, it's obvious that there was death.

No need to defend anyone. She and her husband are adults and are responsible for their own lives. If anything, tell the rest of the family to Mind Their Own Business. Btw if the husband entered the country legally, there is every opportunity for him to get a green card.

Are you going to get a divorce? I know you're against it, but your statement above gives me pause. Are you that unhappy with your inter cultural marriage? I'm happy with mine. I'm glad my wife and I ignored the "counsel". I disagreed with it then and my opinion has not changed to this day. AFAIK my children have suffered no adverse consequences from our marriage as well. They're all well into adulthood. I hope yours are doing well. With the now very multicultural church that we have in 2015 I would hope that the only decision a member would have to make about his/her partner is whether or not they are good members of the church with those kind of goals in mind.

I already referred you to my post #71.Times have changed, and when this "counsel" was given they already had. The context added by another poster only makes it more appalling. I'm a Harley rider and when Harley riders are asked why we ride Harleys we reply "if I have to explain it, you wouldn't understand". Should people be careful whom they marry? Sure. But that "coursel" is really out of bounds IMNSHO. Edit. I know you love the prophets and want to defend them. I love them too. But one cannot defend the indefensible.