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PrincessFromOz

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Yeah, but often in the Bible God uses the marriage relationship as an analogy for our relationship with Him, because it has many of the same qualities.

For example, the Bible speaks of God pursuing us like a man would court a woman. In other places, God compares the idolatry of his people to adultery in the marriage relationship.

So when we speak of 'romance' in relation to God, I think we're speaking about the way he relentlessly pursues us, wooing us to himself, longing for us to reciprocate his love.
 
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PrincessFromOz

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Just a thought mate - should our love for God always be based on what He does for us? Or on whether or not he does what we want him to do?

Shouldn't our love for God be based on who He is?
 
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God is to me what He does. There is more to it than that, but I just can't feel for a God who lets my heart starve. My love is based on who I am and what I have experienced of God. At least I am honest enough with myself and God not to lie about what elicits an emotional response.

So God will do as He wills, but I have not experienced a God whom I can love in that manner. I know what moves me and this ain't cutting it.
 
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I am a hopeless romantic. I find myself showing that to others like my roommate, friends, and family. I always do special and meaningful things for them because that's the way I would like to be treated by an SO.

It is tough being single for the most part, I just miss someone giving me hugs and kisses. As long as I have people around to express my affectionate side I know I'll be ok until he finds me.
 
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Yeah, it is tough. And all the music I listen to is romantic (soul and jazz), which doesn't help I know Most of the time though I think it does help and kind of help ease the pain of my previous relationship, which I thought was not going to end.

Though I have a big advantage over people in a similar position, as I work at a daycare. I could go on forever about their love, they always keep me going when I don't have the strength.
 
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That's how i am too. I think growing up I was taught to be reserved about emotions, but I'm a naturally affectionate person. I have a really romantic nature. I like to be able to show love and when i do get married, being able to show romantic love (through physical, emotional, spiritual ways) will be right up my alley. I try to do things for others. I try to be in tune to what they like and do nice things for them. I try to spend time with God. This summer I really want to focus on my prayer time and time spent worshiping God. God creates love, so it's just natural to build that love relationship with Him.
 
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God made us to be romantic loving creatures. I don't think that there is anything wrong with the feelings if we know how to keep them in context. I know that I love to do romantic things for my family. Sometimes there is a part of us that needs to be fulfiled with loving other people, and no matter how close we are to God we still feel like we need that affection. I think that we just need to choose the right people to channel that affection towards. Like a good friend or a family member, or maybe a foster child that really needs to know that there is someone out there that cares about them.
 
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I try to channel my romantic side into creative pursuits. I also daydream a lot, and get lost in a fantasy world of love songs etc... but that's probably not very healthy. Excessive escapism is not going to help me find a wife.

Anyway, I try not to hold it against God. After all, many people are killed, maimed, infected with terminal diseases etc. in this world... not because God likes those things, but because evil exists. Though long-term singleness can feel nearly as bad, those feelings are misleading. I have much to be thankful for despite living a love-starved existence. At least I have the hope of finding love. As long as I have that, I can wake up in the morning.
 
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Yeah, it sucks being alone. Eh, but you got lot to choose...so..pick one up as if you're at the super market. lol.
 
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*Keri* said:
I've kinda given up on romance. Each guy I've date said, "I'm so romantic." yet they'd do nothing romantic. I'm not trying to be a whiner, but it's hard to be romantic when you've never got it from a boyfriend.
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what would be romantic to you?
 
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silentpoet said:
what would be romantic to you?
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To me, it's the old fashioned chivalry stuff. Ever seen Kate & Leopold? lol...

I think it's romantic when a guy shows respect and care for a woman as one who is to be cherished and protected (but obviously not to the point of being patronising). Opening the doors for her, giving flowers, going to some effort to make a surprise for her, taking her to nice places, etc etc ...

I think women today feel so disrespected and undervalued by most blokes that when a guy comes along who shows us the respect and care we deserve, he becomes VERY attractive!
 
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