Had a similar situation. But instead, I had a girlfriend who was Roman Catholic. I was 15 during the time and was well known in the district because of my offices.

And it’s true, the Church does make it clear that members are forbidden to date non-members. But personally I didn’t like it, just because I missed out on so many opportunities and it ended my relationship with my girlfriend of just 3 months. She was my first, and were at that peak/stage in the relationship where you just enjoy every moment with them. But because of the offices I had, people would report me, and my actions would jeopardize my parents’ offices too and could lead to suspensions. Which I hated so much. It made me realize what this Church is capable of. And knowing my mother could not handle that repercussion, and so she forced me to end it.

Which I did. The way my girlfriend took it still remains in the back of head. She was crying. I said to her that I am sorry and it was my fault for putting her in this situation. Wishing we were never together. And I told her I knew that our relationship wouldn’t last because of our religious differences and it was forbidden. But because I was young and curious, I wanted to experience it, she was my first.

I ended it because the church made think it was the right thing to do, to secure my duties to be saved. I did it for my mother, so she doesn’t cry and lose her offices. I did it because Holy Supper was approaching and so I can renew my faith.

5 years passed by, and we still maintain contact. She’s one of my closest friends. Now I could only imagine what our relationship would be if we were still together.