For those who are LDS?

Question

So my boyfriend left on his mission this August. I really love him, but 2 years is a long time. Any advice i would love to hear.

I'm also very glad that he is on his mission I know that is where he needs to be. and that he is doing what he should be doin, I'm very proud of him, but that doesn't change the fact I miss him =)

Answer 1

Being on a Mission is a hard thing. You are usually at the height of your sexuality, you're made to room with another guy, or if you're a female, another woman.. your loved ones are alone.. back home and you want to feel they are waiting for you, but you are always worried.

If you truly love this person, your degree of committment will be tested by this.. If you aren't sure, you will mess around. But no matter what , you'll have to live with yourself after.. So pray about this, and if you decide to date, tell your boyfriend. If you do date without telling him, you''ll feed bad, way down deep and you will regret it.

I think, your asking the question, really answers it.. You don't want to be alone for two years, you want companionship and love, and you aren't ready for a serious adult relationship. This doesn't make you a bad person, it simply indicates that you're still young, and that is not a bad thing. Perhaps you need to date and when he gets home , you can start up with him again?

I personally think you should date, because you don't seem ready to settle down just yet.

I think I'm right. So now it's up to you to decide if I'm right or not?

Answer 2

Someone asked what LDS means it means Latter-Day Saints (Mormons).

The next two years are going to be hard, just remember that he is doing the Lords work and that he will return to you. One of the worst things to happen to a missionary is getting a Dear John Letter. He needs your love and devotion more now then ever.

When he gets home in two years he will not be the same man when he left, if he served an honorable mission he will be a better man, one that you will love even more. If he doesn't comes home and goes inactive this is the time you need to love him more. If you are LDS you understand that a mission can be the best two years or the worst two years.

Write him often. Ok.

Prince Zelph

Answer 3

I am not LDS but my brother is.
2 years really isnt that long especially if you remind yourself that he is convinced that he is doing gods work.
Any good that comes from this will be worthwhile.
Write to him often (dont make the letters too depressing about being apart) and talk with him on the phone.
Give him all the support you can because he will be missing you too. And when he comes home you will appreciate him all the more.

Answer 4

The time will go by fast. I'm sure whatever he learns on his mission trip will help him to grow which in turn will add to your relationship. By the way, what is LDS??

Never mind. I just looked it up in one of your other questions.

Answer 5

Just write to him and keep it up beat. When he comes back and you 2 get back together, you will be closer and appreciate each other more.
As it is written, Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Yes, if you truly love him, it will be hard, but it will be worth it in the long run.
Just pray to God to help you get thru this.

Answer 6

Is your faith truly important to you ? If so you need to hang in there, be supportive of your boyfriend. I feel that this will come back to haunt you and cause problems for you if you don't. Talk to your parents for advice. If acceptable to you talk to your bishop or through conversation find a sister who went through your challenge when she was your age.

Answer 7

Love conquers all....smile

Am not LDS...sorry

Answer 8

keep your letters up beat and not too sappy - don't make him sorry he went, and, don't make him agonize for you - he needs to focus.