Are Mormons allowed massages?

[Dan Reilly]

My brother runs this massage business and he has taught me how to give really good massages to people. Most of the people I have tried it on have said it helps relax their muscles. I was going to give one to my girlfreind as a surprise for her birthday. However, she is a mormon and I have been told by people that mormons are not allowed to get massages. Could somebody clarify this for me..
I know that Mormons are not allowed sex before marriage and I respect her beliefs therefore I do not intend on it leading to anything sexual. I just want to give her something special for her birthday. Would a massage be ok then?
I asked this same question the other month but my account was hacked and I no longer have access to my old account. It seems the password I had has changed and so have the answers to the recovery questions. Is there another way I can retrieve my account?

 

[michelle]

I would just ask her. Just give her the choice between dinner and a movie (something like that) or a massage. Or you could ask her dad. >

 

[Zootal]

Mormons are indeed allowed to get massages, but for you to give a massage to your girlfriend would be quite inappropriate, and she would probably be very uncomfortable. Don't even ask her.

 

[oli]

Not really and I don't think I have to explain why.

 

[Luigi]

I believe it is perfectly fine to get one.

 

[El Payaso]

Of their ego? Glenn Beck loves it.

 

[fakeuserid51]

There's nothing in Mormon doctrine that says they can't get massages.

 

[Offtheplanet]

Yes, no sex before marriage with the partner you're about to marry, but isn't it okay to fool around a bit with loose girls?

 

[phrog]

that would be a personal choice...

personally - I hate them. but I know others who thoroughly enjoy them.

 

[Heartman]

I would suggest waiting til after you are married.

The thing is you are not her massage therapist, and she isn't someone recovering from a sports injury or something.

But ignore my advice if she is O.K. with it, and the both of you feel good about it. But isn't that part of the incentive to get married???

That is to say, you can do all the things you can't do when you aren't married (at least if you are a Latter Day Saint and devout to your beliefs).

Before marriage and after marriage are totally different things, like day and night. It sort of seems like you are trying to milk the cow, without buying the cow.

Something to think about. Work it out between the two of you, but I suggest marriage before a lot of physical intimacy. (Just my opinion).

You might try Googling the old name that you were using (your name now is listed as Dan Reilly), that way at least you will be able read what the answers to your question was, etc. etc. etc.


God bless.

 

[Higher Intelligence]

diamonds are a girls best friend...give her one of those instead.

 

[Marco]

a massage is fine if it's something one enjoys.

if it's a massage where the recipient is naked on the table - that's not so likely to fly with her.