The Truth About America's Strictest Dating Culture

What is dating in Utah actually like? I went to Utah to find out: from LDS (Mormon) students at BYU, young couples, ex-Mormons, and locals navigating a dating scene that exists somewhere between deep religious tradition and modern secular life. In this documentary, I’m looking at how LDS/Mormon culture shapes dating, relationships, intimacy and marriage, especially when you're in your early 20s. Why is there so much pressure to find a partner and get married? What happens when you don't fit the traditional blueprint? And how different is dating in Provo, the heart of Mormon culture, from Salt Lake City? I dive into: • The BYU dating scene and the reality of “Ring by Spring” • Dating inside vs. outside the LDS Church • Why marriage happens so quickly in Utah • Gender roles, celibacy, and expectations around s*x • What happens when you question the rules you grew up with • Candid stories from LDS students, ex-Mormons, and couples --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCES & DIGITAL GUIDES 📚 Dating Guides & Playbooks: Grab our European dating guides to understand regional social codes and attraction: https://payhip.com/DatingBeyondBorder... ☕ Dating in Scandinavia? Read my book "Sex Before Coffee": https://shorturl.at/rwIK2 ✉️ DBB Newsletter: Join our inner circle for cultural deep-dives:https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/n... 🧳 ON THE ROAD: TRAVEL LOGISTICS 🛂 Secure your visas hassle-free via iVisa: https://bit.ly/4fgG3Rh 📶 Skip airport SIM card scams and use Holafly: https://bit.ly/4vnrwco (Code: DATINGBEYONDBORDERS for 5% off) 💸 Best exchange rates when you send money abroad with Wise: https://bit.ly/4wCdF2U 🚌 How I travel across Europe by bus & train: • Compare routes and book transit: https://omio.tpo.lv/ijzZSYqw (Use code TRAVEL7 for 7% off your first booking — active until July 31st!) 🏨 My Go-To for Accommodations: • Find the best places to stay: https://booking.tpo.lv/m7VmVg3a (Applies your personal Genius loyalty perks & free cancellation automatically) ⚙️ BEHIND THE SCENES CREATOR GEAR 📷 The interview camera & mic I use on the road: https://amzn.to/44pWbe8 🎵 Music I use in the videos: https://bit.ly/2TqSmBE (first month FREE) 🎬 Transitions & video assets: https://1.envato.market/m5JjYO Dating Beyond Borders is a Youtube channel that focuses on highlighting the cultural differences that come into play while dating people from other countries. Videos out every Thursday - hit the bell button to receive notifications! 🔔 0:00 Intro 1:00 First culture shock in Utah (getting carded!) 1:48 Strict liquor laws in Utah 2:30 Ex-mormon on discovering alcohol & other rules 3:50 Sunday best at the Temple 5:15 Quick mormon history 7:13 Interview with active mormon in the college 11:42 Mormon s*xual loophole 13:40 Going to through Mutual (the dating app) with an ex-Mormon 16:08 First Strength of Youth: dating as an LDS teenager 17:50 Mormon beauty standards 19:55 Checking out Swigs: the dirty soda place 21:25 Heading to BYU (the top Mormon university) 24:40 Interview with the first pair of active Mormons 27:40 Interview with the big group of active Mormons: marriage, R-rated movies, loopholes etc. 35:33 My insights on Mormon intimacy 37:34 Brazilian ex mormon on garments + feeling s*xy 40:10 Checking out Deseret: Mormon garments etc 41:40 Why Mormon upbringing can make intimacy confusing 44:00 Salt Lake City is a city of crazy contrasts 44:45 What does LDS Church think of gay people + trip to gay bar 45:50 Interview with two gay ex-Mormons 51:35 Truth about leaving the LDS Church and starting fresh 55:50 My final insights on the Mormon culture Follow DBB on Social Media! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2K6uezQ Instagram: https://bit.ly/313MSO9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3D6Cha0 Filmed in: Salt Lake City & Provo Utah