Mormons do not drink coffee, tea, or alcohol. Voted up and shared. What I know of Mormons and their belief system....pure-living and strict life-style rules....It would be unfair and unrealistic for me to consider dating a poor, unsuspecting Mormon. They seem to be solid, grounded, happy people. Once a missionary is finished with his/her service, he/she is encouraged to have a relationship. Also, most Mormons get married at the Mormon temple, where unbelievers can't attend. You can talk to them about your feelings if this is the case. I'm glad you enjoyed meeting others in the church, and I'm thrilled he wants to stay in touch while he's on his mission. Marcy Goodfleisch (author) from Planet Earth on December 04, 2012: LOL! As I sit here, on my 3 rd. The girl is S-I-C-K.......just lock her away from society and be done with it!!! I'm 100% sure that the "after party".....was totally unlike Joid's! The body is considered a sacred temple, and dressing in tight or revealing clothing is discouraged. (Mormons worship on Sunday, and do not seek entertainment nor spend money on Sundays.). To me, someone who is genuinely sweet shows compassion (when appropriate), and is tender and kind, but also strong and not a pushover when faced with hardships, which sort of fits the image I have of you. Music and dancing have long been popular with church members, and if you're in an area that has Mormon chapels nearby, you are likely to find regular dances held (usually in the cultural hall of the chapel) for teens, young adults, and single adults older than 31. So, what exactly do Mormon guys or girls look for in a date? Marcy Goodfleisch (author) from Planet Earth on May 30, 2013: Many thanks! It's a loving and caring church, and one that welcomes everyone who wishes to attend or visit. 2. Imagine the mormon guy is in his uniform, white t-shirt and a tie. And of course it would be tough to head off for a mission if you're heavily involved with a girl. Many parents strongly prefer their kids to "marry in the church," so at times, someone who likes a person who's not in the church might be hesitant to get serious because of that preference. wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. Never try to convert your partner as you wouldn't want them to do this to you, but invite them to ask questions about your church if they want to. But don't be surprised if they want the standards of the church to be respected (which include chastity before marriage, avoiding alcohol, no smoking and other teachings). You can also wear a suit jacket if you wish, but its not required. There is a short series of lessons about the church designed to help non-members understand the teachings, and your LDS boyfriend or girlfriend can help arrange them for you to take them. Do Mormons date non-Mormons? After you drink from the small (individual-size) cup of water, discard it in the center slot of the tray on which its passed. but, thanks anyway. I am a LDS woman and was curious to see what this article had to say about our standards and I believe that this is true and it's a great way to explain it briefly to someone who isn't familiar to the church. I live in Central Texas and strangely enough my ancestors in the long ago attempted to become Mormons and hit the trail for Utah. Marcy Goodfleisch (author) from Planet Earth on December 03, 2012: Hi, Aviannovice - many thanks for your comments here! When in college, Mormons go to Institute, which is the same as seminary but for college students. Perhaps much of it came from the heritage you mentioned and the church was infused with it, but it surely is systemic. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. I'll let you in on a secret - nobody lives up to everything - all anyone can do it to try, and get up the next morning and try again. But many (maybe most) will probably want non-members they date to learn the teachings of the church before they get serious. When I think of sweet, I see a quiet, demure, modest, sugary kind of "Southern Belle-type" of woman......which I am most assuredly NOT! This was an interesting read, thankyou for posting it :) I live in Australia and have never actually met a Mormon before, but am interested in learning more about the religion. cup of strong, freshly-brewed coffee....that I couldn't nor wouldn't give up for ANY reason.....I believe this automatically disqualifies me !! Home; About Us; View Our Work. All Listings; Waiting List This case resumes in July, with the selection of a new jury for the penalty phase.