Manners Matter

Maybe say something like "I really like you and appreciate the time we've spent together but I'm addressing some personal issues right now and need to take a break to get my stuff together. I hope it won't take too long but I hope you'll support me and still be interested in continuing to date in a few months after I'm more of the person I want to be."

Maybe say something like "I really like you and appreciate the time we've spent together but I'm addressing some personal issues right now and need to take a break to get my stuff together. I hope it won't take too long but I hope you'll support me and still be interested in continuing to date in a few months after I'm more of the person I want to be."

That's Fantastic!! So happy for you and glad you shared the news. 

My wife @Dollfacekilla and I have been married for 12 years.  
And this coming Saturday...
...at the Philadelphia Temple...
...we're getting Sealed.  
..finally.  
Just, ya know, thought some of you might like to know 
 

I didn't take it that way. I just saw it as someone sharing their experience. No need to read more into it than that.

Call your exec sec now and set up an appt with the bishop. There's no point in delaying and continuing to feel the way you do. It'll be ok!

Oh - and it never hurts to set up a reward system for yourself! Stop at the bakery on Saturday and get your favorite treat to enjoy when you get home from church the next day. 

https://www.thuswesee.com/2014/10/every-week-sacrament/
Motivation for going to church (in no particular order):
~ because you love God and appreciate all that He has done for you
~ because you want to keep the commandments
~ because you want to be a person of integrity and be dependable and keep your commitments
~ because you are privileged to live in a country where you can (thanks to those who fought for this right!)
~ because you want to set an example for your husband and son of doing the right thing
~ because you want to follow the Lord and not the adversary
~ because we are living in chaotic times and you *need* the armor
~ because you'll be happy you did
~ because your attendance is a strength to others
~ because you need the peace that comes from doing so
~ because you need oil for your lamp
~ because you want to be part of the wheat and not the tares

Talk about a mischaracterization!!!
smh

Update: thank you so much to everybody for the advice and love. We went in last night to the Bishop and confessed and have started the repentance process. We do already feel so much better. I don’t know exactly what the future holds for us yet, but I know that I’m going back to the path that I belong. Love to you all!!

That is a statistical falsehood.
It might be correct to say that one side doesn't use these ideas to drive their narrative, but when push comes to shove, the statistics of who gives more to charity are what they are.

Call your exec sec now and set up an appt with the bishop. There's no point in delaying and continuing to feel the way you do. It'll be ok!

Call your exec sec now and set up an appt with the bishop. There's no point in delaying and continuing to feel the way you do. It'll be ok!

Call your exec sec now and set up an appt with the bishop. There's no point in delaying and continuing to feel the way you do. It'll be ok!

Call your exec sec now and set up an appt with the bishop. There's no point in delaying and continuing to feel the way you do. It'll be ok!

Call your exec sec now and set up an appt with the bishop. There's no point in delaying and continuing to feel the way you do. It'll be ok!

Call your exec sec now and set up an appt with the bishop. There's no point in delaying and continuing to feel the way you do. It'll be ok!

Call your exec sec now and set up an appt with the bishop. There's no point in delaying and continuing to feel the way you do. It'll be ok!

@without_you Since you've already gotten the Church's stance, I'll address some of the other points you brought up. 
~ As long as she believes she'll never get married/guys don't like her/etc - she'll be right. She needs to look up some positive affirmations to help change her thinking.
~ She needs to trust the Lord's timing. 
~ I know someone who didn't get married till she was 36/38 and started the adoption process thinking that was her best option. She got pregnant and she and hubby are raising 2 girls that are 10 months apart.
~ Have her check her library for "The Wisdom of Your Face" by Jean Haner. (Hint: jowels are known as money bags, thick eyebrows = confidence). Also have her look into Dressing Your Truth (Carol Tuttle - lots of resources for clothes, makeup, hair, accessories, etc). Even if it's just a confidence-booster, that may be just what she needs.
It's nice of you to want to help her and I hope the above will.

@without_you Since you've already gotten the Church's stance, I'll address some of the other points you brought up. 
~ As long as she believes she'll never get married/guys don't like her/etc - she'll be right. She needs to look up some positive affirmations to help change her thinking.
~ She needs to trust the Lord's timing. 
~ I know someone who didn't get married till she was 36/38 and started the adoption process thinking that was her best option. She got pregnant and she and hubby are raising 2 girls that are 10 months apart.
~ Have her check her library for "The Wisdom of Your Face" by Jean Haner. (Hint: jowels are known as money bags, thick eyebrows = confidence). Also have her look into Dressing Your Truth (Carol Tuttle - lots of resources for clothes, makeup, hair, accessories, etc). Even if it's just a confidence-booster, that may be just what she needs.
It's nice of you to want to help her and I hope the above will.

I second this! Sending love and hugs.

They are one in *purpose* but as @unixknight indicates, they are separate individuals.

In the Garden of Gethsemane, when Jesus said "Not my will, but thine be done" who was He addressing?
Who did Jesus say forsook Him as he was dying on the cross, when He said "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
When Jesus was baptized, who was it that said "Behold my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased?"
The trinitarian answer to all 3 of those is "Himself."  Is that your answer, and does it make sense?
 

I'm sorry you're having a tough time. Have you gotten a priesthood blessing? If not, I suggest you do so. You could also bless your home if you haven't done so. Hoping you feel peace soon.

Having reread my contributions to this thread, I tend to agree with you, Madam_Mim. I don't think I wrote anything false, but I do think I could have expressed myself more kindly and less bluntly. I apologize. I'll try to do better going forward.