I dated non mormon men. If she won't reason with your investigation of the church, nope on out and go on your merry way. I pray the holy Spirit will provide guidance to both of us, and that love conquers all. If you aren't sealed together, say good-bye for eternity. Already answered Not a question Bad question Other.
Married to a Surgeon as well. It really can be that simple. Dating in your teenage years will help you learn the kinds of things you value in another person. If you are a Catholic girl dating a Mormon guy, then it may not be an issue with his parents. God loves every last one of us, regardless of religious affiliation. Tell her that you want your relationship with her, and her relationship with your children together to be separate from her religion with her god. You can feel it in your bones.
My dear faithful LDS aunt married a good non-member man. They even refrain from tea and coffee. How will your spouse feel about that in 20 years. Do you believe in the Gospel as taught by the Church.
And even longer when you add that one-year fellowship to the end of it. On top of his work schedule, there are other demands on his time like his family and friends. That was my experience. But remember that it is also your wife's choice to obey or disobey, and that you have no authority over her as a person, either. So I feel like we have to wait yet another year just for the daunting part of it to start. He expects gourmet meals and an immaculate house.