GregOstertag

MissHalfWay, I think you're dead on. Are you familiar with Doc Love and his books by chance? But yeah, I can definitely relate to that when it comes to girls that I really like. Then other girls no so much, and they're much more interested in. I think I need to start dating with an attitude of being willing to give up the relationship at any moment. In stead of dating in fear she won't like me so I am to boring in an effort to not scare her away sorta thing.

Mostly for the ladies: Is there any truth to the claim that women want what they can't have? Meaning, are women more attracted to the guy that's the bad boy, or doesn't seem all too interested in you? Compared to the nice guy who is trying to do all the right things, so to speak. From what I am experiencing/hearing, it seems most girls get bored with the guy who does all the right things, and are more interested in the guy who, in a sense, doesn't treat them like a celebrity.

You're only 18 (at least if I read that right), that also can scare off the older, RM guys. Just be patient and keep participating in the church/institute activities. A real man will eventually notice you, see you for who you really are, and he wont find anything negative about how you have a child. I write this because that's honestly how I would feel if I met a girl who was living the churchs standards just like any other LDS girl. I've committed sins in my past that were pretty serious, so I have no reason to judge someone else. Kinda like that Charlie movie I guess...!

You need to send him a message. Seriously, when he is gone, I'd break the PS3 so he can't even play it anymore. He needs to realize the dire situation both of you are in. I haven't read every single post in the thread but, have you two talked to the Bishop about your problems?

The Bishop definitely is the judge, that's for sure. What I meant by since it's been some time since it happen is that you've shown you've stopped commiting the sin. Obviously the sin is just as serious whether you did it a year ago or yesterday. But if you did it a year ago, and haven't done it since, then you're completing one of the steps of repentance which is giving the sin up. Just clarifying!

Haha I should! But it's always good to see what other people are using :) I'll have to try some Asics out. I do admit, however, I am somewhat vain, so I do like my shoes to look good. Maybe it's because I am peacocking as I am still single. Anyway, I definitely need to find a running store close to me and find out what shoes would be best for me.

Pam's advice is the best so far. It's always better to be safe than sorry. That being said, and since it seems like it's been in the distant pass, I gaurantee your Bishop will just thank you for telling him, encourage you to avoid temptation, and ask you to continue on your way. But trust me I understand why you're so worried. That is definitely normal.

This thread is for all the runners out there! Right now I have been running with the Adidas Adizero Rush. It's a very light weight shoe, and has definitely helped me up my speed. Before the Adizero rush, I was running in the Nike Lunarglide+ 3s. This shoe had a lot more comfort/padding, but it was heavier. Anyway, I will be buying some new running shoes soon I think... I'm kind of a girl when it comes to shoes (sexist joke ) and I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations? Right now I am eyeing the Adidas Adios 2. I'm looking for a blend between the light weight Adizero rush and the Lungarglide... A light weight shoe but with a big more comfort.

Thanks everybody for the advice and input. I appreciate it. There have been a lot of good ideas mentioned which I am going to apply. I will even post an update in a few days if I've followed through! Haha hopefully I will.

You wouldn't be bothering your Bishop, that's what Bishops are for. I'd encourage you to keep seeing your Bishop about it and possibly talk to other close adults in your life about it. As my for my college, yes there are counselors.

Thanks ZionRodeVos, that is some great advice. I really think you have a point with setting a goal. And Pam, I am being serious! Haha I just like to have fun. Don't be an Ostertag hater!

Hello everyone. I am brand new to this forum. However I am definitely not brand new to the LDS religion. I have been born and raised LDS. It's been less than two years since I have come home from my two year mission. Yet I am finding myself in a dilema. My dilema is that I cannot find the motivation or desire to pray or read the scriptures. It's not that I don't believe the church is true or anything. I definitely believe Joseph Smith was a Prophet and that this is the true church. I know the Book of Mormon is true. Yet I've read the Book of Mormon a number of times, and the idea of just reading it again bores me. I know this is going to sound arrogant, but I want to explain how I feel. I feel like I know everything. Not like I am a Mr. Know-it-all, but it's like I've already been taught the basics. Now I feel like I know what I should do, but whether or not I chose to do it is another problem. Deep down, I do really want to be keeping the commandments. I want to enter the celestial kingdom. Obviously I recognize that my choices contradict these wants. It's just... I know I need to get back into the habit of reading scriptures faithfully and praying daily, but I just can't get myself to do it. Any advice on how I can get myself interested in faithfully reading the scriptures again?