Is it moral to casually date someone with whom you would never consider being in a serious dating relationship? Is it moral to be in a serious dating relationship with someone you don't think you would ever seriously consider marrying? Explain your reasoning.
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Dating Ethics
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i've never done that. i either have a girl friend, who im serious with and always moving forward in a relationship with. Or, i have friends that are girls that i just go hang out with.
ive never mingled in the grey area.
ive never mingled in the grey area.
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Have you ever had a serious girlfriend that you didn't think you would ever consider marrying? In other words, did you ever date someone just because you liked them and wanted to be with them for the time being, knowing that it probably would not ever last permanently? What is your opinion about that kind of philosophy?Ampmonster said:
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if you not pursuing marriage, then what is the point of being in a serious relationship w/ someone-- you can be best friends-- are we talking about friends w/ benefits or something?!Hidden in Christ said:
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"Have you ever had a serious girlfriend that you didn't think you would ever consider marrying?"
at that point the relationship ended. we could be friends, but relationshipwise im a forward progress only guy.
thats just my philosophy. i don't see why other people couldn't do it. as long as your partner was clear on how you felt, and niether of you minded.
at that point the relationship ended. we could be friends, but relationshipwise im a forward progress only guy.
thats just my philosophy. i don't see why other people couldn't do it. as long as your partner was clear on how you felt, and niether of you minded.
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Hidden in Christ said:
Can you do that, and still be loving the other person in the relationship? I think not. You'd be "leading them on" in thinking that the relationship is serious, when in reality, it's not, as you would never marry that person.
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how about dating just because it's fun? not every relationship has to be super-serious, ya know. so long as everyone's on close to the same page, casual dating is fine. why do it? why not? why play sports? why listen to music? we just do these things because they're fun. dating can be fun, too.
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feral
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There is nothing wrong with casual dating. It's just a way to meet people and practice being part of a relationship. If you really are looking for just a casual fling and not at developing into something serious you should make it clear to your partner, but that's all.
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I wonder if this kind of thinking is what contributes to the high rate of divorce among born-again Christians? Don't know, just wondering.
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I agree that there is nothing wrong with casual dating. That is the only way to really get out and meet people. If you don't then you may not know what type of person you really want to marry. I also think that if you are attracted to someone then there is always the possibility that they could be your life partner. So even if you are the type of guy who just wants to date a girl because she is "hot", then go for it, the physical attraction is already there and you may learn more about them later on that might make you decide they could be a possible husband or wife. And at the same time I think it would be very hard to marry the first person you ever dated, because then you really don't know what you are interested in when it comes to your partner. You may know what you like about them, but there may be more out there that can better suit you. But of course I am not saying that can't marry the only one you have ever dated, I just think it is a wise decision in order to make a better marriage.
Sincerely,
Rev. DSD
Sincerely,
Rev. DSD
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"I wonder if this kind of thinking is what contributes to the high rate of divorce among born-again Christians? Don't know, just wondering"
what thinking? which kind i mean?
what thinking? which kind i mean?
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