Why Mormons Get Married Quickly

There's an ongoing (and entirely justified) joke about Mormons getting married very quickly.... 

Well, here's a big reason why--

Most Mormons have the same core basics defining who they are.

"For a relationship to work, the core values must be the same for both people.

At some stage, when you know deep down that you both have the same intentions, the same goals, that your values are in agreement with theirs, you can make the jump to completely trusting the other.

When there is no fear of attack, self-expression is no longer a risky action; instead, it allows you to reveal your true self. It is like dancing barefoot; if there are tacks on the floor, even one or two, it’s impossible to leap freely, but when the floor is clear, you can soar with no limits."

That floor is already quite clear and therefore removing any stray items takes less time than it would for two people working towards a relationship from different backgrounds and beliefs.

Think of a Mormon right now.. what do you know about them?

Do they attend a 3-hour block of meetings every Sunday?

Do they get together Monday nights for family home evening?

Do they abstain from work and spending money on Sundays?

Do they smoke, drink alcohol, have tattoos, or participate in obscene entertainment?

Does their life have an emphasis on families?

Are they hard workers that are furthering their education in some field?

Are they financially stable with good spending habits?

Do they spend time serving others?

Are they true Christians who display their belief in Christ through love?

Are they physically healthy?

Chances are, the answer for each of these questions will be the same for a majority of the people that come to mind.

When your lifestyles and basic beliefs and habits and goals are already in sync with each other, a spark of attraction can easily be worked into a hot flame. 

It's like being tested from a newer edition of a textbook you've already memorized.

Already solid with a few variations.