Mormon SINGLES: why aren't single Mormons over 30 marrying?

[_Chap]

I’m not married because I don't like sharing my cereal.

Srs.

I've always insisted on separate bowls.

[_Drifting]

I’m not married because I don't like sharing my cereal.

Srs.

When your girlfriend said "I want your oats" I don't think dumping her was the right move....

[_Bond James Bond]

I’m not married because I don't like sharing my cereal.

Srs.

You're too much man for one woman. When polygamy returns you'll be one of those for whom they'll say "he can handle it."

[_Doctor Steuss]

You're too much man for one woman. When polygamy returns you'll be one of those for whom they'll say "he can handle it."

I will undoubtedly accept the burden with a heavy heart, and for purely holy reasons.

[_Blixa]

You're too much man for one woman. When polygamy returns you'll be one of those for whom they'll say "he can handle it."

I will undoubtedly accept the burden with a heavy heart, and for purely holy reasons.

And Steussites everywhere will rejoice.

[_Bond James Bond]

You're too much man for one woman. When polygamy returns you'll be one of those for whom they'll say "he can handle it."

I will undoubtedly accept the burden with a heavy heart, and for purely holy reasons.

We need to see a return to the George Harrison avatar :D

[_Brackite]

According to LDS Theology, An LDS Man has to get married in this lifetime, if he wants to be able to enter into the highest degree of glory within the Celestial Kingdom. Any LDS Man who is over the age of 35 Years old and is still Single and is still a virgin, is considered to be living in sin according to LDS Theology.
Here is what the late 13th LDS President, Ezra Taft Benson, Stated:

To the Single Adult Brethren of the Church

President Ezra Taft Benson

...

Remember the counsel of Elder Bruce R. McConkie that “the most important single thing that any Latter-day Saint ever does in this world is to marry the right person in the right place by the right authority” (Choose an Eternal Companion, Brigham Young University Speeches of the Year, Provo, 3 May 1966, p. 2).

Understand that temple marriage is essential to your salvation and exaltation.

...

May I now say an additional word about an eternal opportunity and responsibility to which I have referred earlier and which is of greatest importance to you. I am referring to celestial marriage.

Just a few weeks ago, I received a letter from two devoted parents, part of which reads as follows:

“Dear President Benson: We are concerned about what seems to be a growing problem—at least in this part of the Church familiar to us—that is, so many choice young men in the Church over the age of thirty who are still unmarried.

“We have sons thirty, thirty-one, and thirty-three in this situation. Many of our friends also are experiencing this same concern for unmarried sons and daughters.”

Their letter continues:

“In our experience these are usually young men who have been on missions, are well educated, and are living the commandments (except this most important one). There does not appear to be a lack of choice young ladies in the same age bracket who could make suitable companions.

“It is most frustrating to us, as their parents, who sometimes feel we have failed in our parental teachings and guiding responsibilities.”

My dear single adult brethren, we are also concerned. We want you to know that the position of the Church has never changed regarding the importance of celestial marriage. It is a commandment of God. The Lord’s declaration in Genesis is still true: “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone” (Gen. 2:18).

To obtain a fulness of glory and exaltation in the celestial kingdom, one must enter into this holiest of ordinances.

Without marriage, the purposes of the Lord would be frustrated. Choice spirits would be withheld from the experience of mortality. And postponing marriage unduly often means limiting your posterity, and the time will come, brethren, when you will feel and know that loss.

I can assure you that the greatest responsibility and the greatest joys in life are centered in the family, honorable marriage, and rearing a righteous posterity. And the older you become, the less likely you are to marry, and then you may lose these eternal blessings altogether.

President Spencer W. Kimball recounted an experience he once had:

“Recently I met a young returned missionary who is 35 years old. He had been home from his mission for 14 years and yet he was little concerned about his bachelorhood, and laughed about it.

“I shall feel sorry for this young man when the day comes that he faces the Great Judge at the throne and when the Lord asks this boy: ‘Where is your wife?’ All of his excuses which he gave to his fellows on earth will seem very light and senseless when he answers the Judge. ‘I was very busy,’ or ‘I felt I should get my education first,’ or ‘I did not find the right girl’—such answers will be hollow and of little avail. He knew he was commanded to find a wife and marry her and make her happy. He knew it was his duty to become the father of children and provide a rich, full life for them as they grew up. He knew all this, yet postponed his responsibility” (Ensign, Feb. 1975, p. 2).

I realize that some of you brethren may have genuine fears regarding the real responsibilities that will be yours if you do marry. You are concerned about being able to support a wife and family and provide them with the necessities in these uncertain economic times. Those fears must be replaced with faith.

I assure you, brethren, that if you will be industrious, faithfully pay your tithes and offerings, and conscientiously keep the commandments, the Lord will sustain you. Yes, there will be sacrifices required, but you will grow from these and will be a better man for having met them.

...

Honorable marriage is more important than wealth, position, and status. As husband and wife, you can achieve your life’s goals together. As you sacrifice for each other and your children, the Lord will bless you, and your commitment to the Lord and your service in His kingdom will be enhanced.

Now, brethren, do not expect perfection in your choice of a mate. Do not be so particular that you overlook her most important qualities of having a strong testimony, living the principles of the gospel, loving home, wanting to be a mother in Zion, and supporting you in your priesthood responsibilities.

Of course, she should be attractive to you, but do not just date one girl after another for the sole pleasure of dating without seeking the Lord’s confirmation in your choice of your eternal companion.

And one good yardstick as to whether a person might be the right one for you is this: in her presence, do you think your noblest thoughts, do you aspire to your finest deeds, do you wish you were better than you are?

(Ezra Taft Benson, “To the Single Adult Brethren of the Church,” Ensign, May 1988, P. 51-53: Hyper-Link:)




Twelfth LDS President, Spencer W. Kimball, Stated:

How conclusive! How bounded! How limiting! And we come to realize again as it bears heavily upon us that this time, this life, this mortality is the time to prepare to meet God. How lonely and barren will be the so-called single blessedness throughout eternity! How sad to be separate and single and apart through countless ages when one could, by meeting requirements, have happy marriage for eternity by marrying in the temple by proper authority and continue on in ever-increasing joy and happiness, growth, and development.

(Spencer W. Kimball, "Temples and Eternal Marriage," Ensign, Feb. 1995.)




However, According to LDS Theology, An LDS Woman does Not have to get married in this lifetime, if she wants to be able to enter into the highest degree of glory within the Celestial Kingdom.
According to LDS Theology, An LDS Woman will be given another chance to get married in the next life, in order for her to be able to enter into the highest degree of glory within the Celestial Kingdom.
Here is what the late 13th LDS President, Ezra Taft Benson, Also Stated:

To the Single Adult Sisters of the Church

President Ezra Taft Benson

...

The Lord Knows and Loves You

I also recognize that not all women in the Church will have an opportunity for marriage and motherhood in mortality. But if those of you in this situation are worthy and endure faithfully, you can be assured of all blessings from a kind and loving Heavenly Father—and I emphasize all blessings.

I assure you that if you have to wait even until the next life to be blessed with a choice companion, God will surely compensate you. Time is numbered only to man. God has your eternal perspective in mind.

I also recognize that some of our sisters are widowed or divorced. My heart is drawn to you who are in these circumstances. The Brethren pray for you, and we feel a great obligation to see that your needs are met. Trust in the Lord. Be assured He loves you and we love you.

If you are a single parent, make friends with others in similar situations and develop friendships with married couples. Counsel with your priesthood leaders. Let them know of your needs and wants. Single parenthood is understood by the Lord. He knows the special challenges that are yours. You are His daughters. He loves you and will bless and sustain you. This I know.

(Ezra Taft Benson, “To the Single Adult Sisters of the Church,” Ensign, Nov. 1988, P. 96-97: Hyper-Link:)

[_hatersinmyward]

I just watched concert footage featuring my old band. Some chicks were talking to my friend and stated that they wanted me back and they'd come to see me. My friend informed these girls that fans always asked them about me and why I left the band, he let them know my whereabouts.

Point being, I need a chick that likes hell. ie: Lohan, Ricci or Stone; however only a monogamous relationship will suffice.

[_harmony]

You are 51? Good grief, are you and Wade related?

[_Yoda]

If you are a single parent, make friends with others in similar situations and develop friendships with married couples

Hmm...I wonder if the thought here was that if a single female parent is friends with a married couple, that the married couple would accept her as a second wife in the Celestial Kingdom.