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Mormon Underage Dating
I am a 14 year old male mormon and I hold my relegion very high in my life. I have found that I have fallen in love with this girl who goes to my school who has been going out with the same guy for 9 monthes. I have told her how I feel and it seems the only thing between me and her (besides her current boyfriend) is the fact that mormons aren't supposed to date until they are 16. My question is if her current relationship was to end, should I go out with her, or should we stay close friends until I am supposed to be dating?
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Dear Religious Dater,
Religion is very sacred. Many people Ive talked to do not have any spiritual beliefs whatsoever. So Im glad to hear you do.
With that, Im concerned about how much or how little your religion is important to you. You state that you "hold {it} very high in {your}life" but still question whether or not you should be dating at your current age.
This is a very personal question that I am afraid only you can answer. Honestly, how important is your religion to you? How much or how little are you willing to allow your religion to take part in your life? Are there parts of your religion that you do not agree with? (The dating part for example) Are you willing to participate in your religion but still manage to maintain your own decisions about what is right or wrong. Can you compromise?
If you feel you are not betraying your religion by dating this girl at your current age then by all means go for it. But if you know you will feel guilty later on in life for not waiting, then be sure and wait. Think about the positives and negatives. Try and imagine how you would feel during and after either choices.
I am aware I am not giving you much of a straight answer because I honestly have no place in telling you how to regard your religion. But as a religious person myself, I believe it is important to understand what is necessary for you to be a good person (according to your religion) verses what is suggested.
Understand the basic idea of all religions is be a good and kind person. If you choose to date this girl and in your heart you still believe that you are a good person then have no worries.
Above all, be true to yourself and do what you feel in your heart is right.
Best of Luck,
She Screams.
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