Q&A for How to Date a Mormon

That's not how you lose virginity. But if the person did it without your permission, that's sexual assault, and you should get the police involved.

You can ask them if they want to date, but if they say no, repsect their wishes and their beliefs. You can always be friends with them.

This is really up to you. Keep in mind that two years is a long time, so you should probably not date anyone seriously until you return.

You can date someone who is about to go on a mission, if they are interested in you. Keep in mind that they might not want to date or at least not date anyone seriously until they return from their mission.

Just like any church, Mormons also get divorced. The Church does not encourage divorce, though, because of the sacred nature of marriage and our belief that temple marriages last for all of time and eternity, not just "till death do us part."

Just like you would date anybody else! Just because she is LDS does not mean that you cannot date her. Ask her to go out for a soda (not a coffee or beer), and see where the conversation takes you. If you want to know more about the Church and how it fits into her life, just ask!

You can date someone who is not on their mission yet, if they are over 16. If they are interested in you, they might want to date you. Be aware they might not be looking to date or at least looking to date seriously, until after their mission.

Mormons do date people outside of the Church. If you start dating a Mormon seriously, you might want to consider converting or at least learning and participating in the beliefs of the Church.

No. Married Mormons cannot have romantic relationships outside of the bonds of marriage. To do so would be to violate their marriage vows.

Yes. Being divorced does not mean you can no longer be in a relationship.

Members of the Church who are over 16 can casually date more than one person if they are just friends. If they become serious and exclusive then they should not date other people.

Read How to Join the Mormon Church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) to learn how to become a Mormon.

The LDS Church has no problem with interracial relationships or marriages.

Wear approprate and professional attire. Wear a long skirt, slacks, blouse, button up shirt, jacket, or sweater. Dress modestesly and appropriately. If you are going to Church with them, make sure to dress especially nice in your "Sunday Best."

A church may refer to the building or the organization. A ward refers to a group of people who live in the same area and attend church meetings together as a group. For more information visit mormon.org.

If you and your fiance are both faithful, worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, you would be encouraged to be married in the temple. If you are not permitted, it is because one or both of you are not members, or have committed serious sins that must be repented of first.

Yes! This is a great question, and it deserves a much more complete answer. Please see the official site of the Mormon Church for more information on this topic.

No. Any Mormon member who tries to practice polygamy currently is committing a sin. Polygamy is only practiced when God specifically commands it and only in extreme circumstances.

One. Polygamy is no longer practiced, and it's banned from the Mormon religion.

Both people must be over the age of 16 to go on a date according to the “For Strength of Youth” issues by the Mormon church.

As long as the boy is 16, and he is okay with the fact that you are younger, yes, you can date him.

Many Mormons are also not allowed into the temple, not just non-Mormons. To enter the temple, you must reach a certain standard within the church and follow certain rules because the Temple is the literal House of God. To enter the temple you first must be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost. After doing that you must obey church rules and talk with your Bishop about entering the temple. Church rules mean obeying the law of chastity, obeying the word of wisdom, paying regular tithing, attending regular church meetings, and having a testimony of the Church and its teachings. After talking with your bishop and you have decided you are ready then you may enter the temple.

Either just tell them privately, or talk to your bishop first and ask for his help and advice on what to do. If you tell your parents first they will likely tell you to talk to the bishop.

I am afraid that you can never get your virginity back. You can, however, repent and be forgiven.

No. Although it is permissible to be gay in the church, homosexual relationships are forbidden.

To be able to go inside a LDS temple. you have to have a temple recommend- meaning you have been baptized and recommended for a temple because you are a Mormon and respect and follow the rules of the religion.

It is possible; however, excommunication usually is for those who are members of the church who openly put down the church, and are against it. If the girl in question accepts what she did and is willing to fix her mistakes and truly repent, then she probably won't be excommunicated. She might be asked to marry the man who got her pregnant, or to give the baby up for adoption. All sexual sin is considered serious, and having a baby makes it more serious.

Religion gets in the way of parents' attitudes more often than for the couple. After committing, there might be differences in the way you both worship, where you worship and how you spend holy days. If you see it happening, then with mutual respect, give each other space, and it won't be difficult. If you know your and his family, then you can know what they have in mind about other religions and your future family. So, it is best to ask or think about how they think about other religions. Either way, if love is strong and there's understanding, then everything can be worked out.

No, it's natural to feel different from usual since you told them something vulnerable about yourself by asking them out. Act normal with them and continue your daily life without thinking about what others are thinking.

While you both are underage or not adults yet, it may be wise to just be friends and smile and talk together. Just like your school friends, this friendship may also take its own shape. Start with greeting at church and avoid seeming desperate about confessing too much too soon. If he also likes you back, he will ask you to meet him, call him and spend more time together.