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"I work hard, remember to eat -even if I don't cook, I love cooking, but not for myself-, am generally happy-looking... But the vivacity, sparkle, and drive from life is just gone. I'm not the kind of person who is meant to be on their own. It's vexing, and galling, growing up with the ethos that I "should" be okay on my own. But that's the best I am. Okay. Not my best. Not by a long shot. A totally pale imitation of my best." That sums it up. I appreciate your comments....Thanks Quin

Going thru the loneliness for me isn't an option to do or not do, it's part of my life. I will survive, alone or not, i just prefer to not be alone. And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:18 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22

Was married for 20 years, then my wife got cancer and died. I was devastated, but i survived. Met another woman and knew it wasn't right from the start, but still spent 7 yrs together, but that came to an end 2 yrs ago. Mutual parting. Now i find myself 58 yrs old, a sad lonely man. To fill my days I work 3 jobs, visit with my grand kids and work around my home. Problem now is I miss having someone to care about, someone who cares about me, someone to share dreams and hopes. I feel unmotivated, why push hard to get this or that done, for what reason. I still take care of my self, i exercise, i try to eat right, I'm there if someone needs a hand, but it's not enough. I understand why God created Eve for Adam. Anyone else dealt with this, any suggestions?

I like this question, I'm just starting to read, but the "and it came to pass" starting almost every verse drives me crazy, maybe i should start somewhere different then Nephi.

My KJV actually reads "God is a spirit" I don't know what that means, that's why I'm here asking. I have learned a lot from the answers I've received on this subject. I believe now that God is both body and spirit.

Thanks for the link Explains it very well.

John 4:24 states-God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. i'm not sure i understand the LDS position on this. Is God flesh n bones or spirit? I'm sure this has been explained before, but i could not find the thread. Thanks

thanks for the explanation, that makes sense. What an honor it would be to be married in the temple.

i noticed on other sites people have placed in their bios some or all the terms "endowed" "temple recommend" n "temple worthy". Whats the difference and meaning of each of these terms? Thanks

My name is Joe I've had an interest in the LDS church for many years, met with missionaries many times and have had many friends who are LDS, just have never taken the final step. Living in Idaho for many years before I was always impressed with the people of faith, how they conducted their lives and the values they hold true. Hope to learn more here and maybe make a few friends. I'm 58, widowed and searching for a new direction in my life.