For those of us who are over 31 and not married, are we really a ‘menace to society’? What could we
possibly be a threat to?
Out in today’s dating world, things have changed. Gone are the days of talking on the phone- we now
text, we don’t go on dates- we hang out, we Instagram everything, and we go to weddings inspired by
Pinterest.
The singles ward has always been a fascination, undiscovered territory of mine. You hear the stories of
how people met and 3 months later they are married, or how do you know if someone is interested in
you, and when do you give up and go to a family ward?
Being that I have never stepped foot in a singles ward, I wonder what the actual success rate is for mate
finding, or if it’s not as scary as people make it out to be.
I am finding it difficult to find Mormon guys to date. Not sure if the guys are having difficulty finding us
ladies as well. I think some of it has to do with lots of members getting married so young, divorcing by
20 something, and by the time they are in their 30’s, getting in a serious relationship is not something
they are interested in. It may be because I have a child and was never married, or that I have tattoos, or
that I was inactive for a long time. I’m not quite sure.
I’ve never dated a Mormon so I am curious as to how it all works. I would love to follow them around on
a date to compare it to how non Mormon dating is. I may learn a thing or two.
I currently attend a family ward and feel secure. I am the youngest (other than the young women/men)
that is not married or widowed, and one day I hope to change that. I’m not sure if I will ever be brave
enough to venture out into the wild world of the singles ward, but I am open to the thought.
Richie – I thought you were married and only interested in women? 🙂
I declare that that alleged Brigham Young quote about menaces to society is a myth until someone can actually point me to a page in the JD or wherever Young was supposed to have said it.
That said, I think it’s high time someone made a real study of the effectiveness of singles wards. Perhaps a Kickstarter Campaign to pay for one is in order. 🙂
Being a RM and still a Bachelor, is usually met with scorn. From Missionaries out in the field, whom have near on next to nil Life Experiences.
I have actually researched the words of Brigham Young, and NOWHERE does he make such a blasphemous statement as has been attributed to him.
In fact, I made a complaint to President Capson of the New Zealand Wellington Mission some years ago. About this very matter.
And he referred me to statements from 2 very different LDS Prophets. When laid together, has Brigham young’s name tacked on.
This is where this myth originates from. A story. And used as an excuse to harass, and mentally torture Bachelors, to make us feel like criminals.