missmollymormon

Comfortable or not, you have made a covenant to wear your temple garments, so you should make attempts to do so. Maybe start off small, wear them for an hour a day and see how you go. Then slowly build yourself up. Endowed members shouldnt be looking for reasons not to wear their garments, but should be focusing on reasons why they are a blessing. I understand they scrunch up, get hot and sweaty and dont work with a lot of fashions. As endowed members, we are somewhat *set apart*. Where much is given, much is required. I agree they may get uncomfortable, but it is a small price to pay for the blessings the temple brings. I understand that you are having psychological issues with the garment, but you havent really elaborated enough for me to offer more advice. All the best with it

Definately, do your endowments first! Its such a blessing, dont wait out for it!

I have baptism makeup down pat! If you are worried about time, you can be baptized in your makeup. The trick is foundation primer, setting spray (if you dont have setting spray, very very lightly close your eyes and use hairspray) and waterproof mascara. Dont wipe your face with a towel, just pat it dry. I do this every time I go to the temple for baptisms. There just isnt enough time ever to redo my face...and amazingly, the makeup still looks fresh.

Not necessarily so, as long as it is 10% of the member herselfs income, it doesnt matter where her partners tithing money goes.

Having read your posts, it doesnt sound like you need any advice. You have obviously thought this through and have considered the needs of all involved. I strongly commend you for that. I dont think the different views of faith would be a serious problem, as it is obvious you both place your faith in christ as your savior and redeemer. Stay close to the Lord, and stay close to your girlfriend. Pray. You are on a good path already. Good luck

Yes, he is a member. Ive known him for a couple of years noe

No, he is a student so he isnt in the position to. Having said that though, I am a travel consultant so I get flights super cheap

We both made the decision. We wanted to date, but he is quite tied down over there, so its just easier for me to go to him.

Good point, Bini. I should look more toward the travel experience. I have been to america twice in the past two years, so I guess its easy to take that for granted. Having said that though, the purpose of me going this time is for us to date. Maybe I am just being silly over this whole thing? Its not him I am worried about, its her intentions...

Its just frustrating. I dont want to spend a fortune on flights to get shafted at the last minute.. I figure that he wouldnt let me do this if he wasnt somewhat serious. But then, I have been hurt before so my trust levels are quite low. Not his fault I know but I am still wary.

I've always found lucid dreams to be quite interesting. It is actually quite easy to train yourself to do. I was once at a stage where I was lucid dreaming every night. I think it would be possible to connect with the spirit through these dreams, however I am not sure it would be entirely advisable to do so. There is an entire spirit realm so beyond our comprehension, that what may appear to be of the spirit could in fact be of the bad guy. Maybe test it with the handshake test in D&C? Sorry, I am not close enough to my scriptures to give you the exact referrence, but I am sure someone here could.

Hey guys. I live in Australia, and I have been sort of seeing a guy that lives in America. We arent official, but we do have plans for me to go back over there for some dates. :) My problem is this, there seems to be a girl lurking around over there. It might be nothing, but since I commented on a facebook picture of him telling him he looked handsome she seems to have been 'upping the anti' and is constantly tagging him etc. I know this sounds silly... but my womans intuition is telling me she is interested. I dont want to be a jealous girl... I want to be classy about this. I know things on facebook can easily be read into... any ideas on how to deal with it?

As a woman I must admit that I do not understand this whole give-women-the-priesthood-let-them-wear-pants-include-them-more-debate. I feel blessed that our heavenly father has so beautifully defined our gender roles for this life. This is the church of JESUS CHRIST who sits at the head and it is by His direction in ehich the church is run. Who am I to question the Lord or the Savior? This isn't descrimination, nor does it deny anyone of their liberty. It is true liberation to play out my gender role to fulfill the measure of my posterity. Some may not agree with this, but heavenly father makes no mistakes.

I am not going to say either way whether I think you should leave your husband... but I will say this. If your daughter came to you and told you the story you have told us, what would you say to her? Take that advice and apply it to yourself. All the best. Hugs

One of the best pieces of advice I recieved when I joined was that the gospel is a marathon, not a race! I remember just wanting to immerse myself in it, like yourself. There is nothing inherently wrong with that of course, but it does lead us open to expecting perfection from ourselves. Conversion takes time! Enjoy each moment.