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Would you "go out"...
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Ceris
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I think a distinction should be drawn here between two types of dating.
The first type of dating is just that - going out on "dates", nothing more. This may include some dinners, movies, what have you. Very low key stuff. I would encourage this type of dating at a reasonable age even if you aren't ready for marriage (i.e. still in high school).
The second type of dating is serious dating - what many would consider 'courtship'. This is the type of dating that should be reserved until believe you are mature enough for marriage (for the most part).
Hope this makes some sense.
God Bless,
Ceris
The first type of dating is just that - going out on "dates", nothing more. This may include some dinners, movies, what have you. Very low key stuff. I would encourage this type of dating at a reasonable age even if you aren't ready for marriage (i.e. still in high school).
The second type of dating is serious dating - what many would consider 'courtship'. This is the type of dating that should be reserved until believe you are mature enough for marriage (for the most part).
Hope this makes some sense.
God Bless,
Ceris
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I think it's be alright to date. You'd get a better perspective of what you want and what you don't want in your future relationship.
Besides, people might start thinking you're gay.....j/k
Besides, people might start thinking you're gay.....j/k
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Blah, I hit the wrong one LOL I think it's okay to go out and have fun with people of the opposite sex; however, "serial dating" is risky. I think relationships should have a common goal. It's about going through the joy and trials together and seeing how you both respond before you can determine whether or not they'd be worthy of being your spouse. I used to be a "serial dater". Basically, I dated just because it was fun to have something to do on a Friday night. Okay, any night ending in the letter "y" LOL It did cause alot of grief and it did cause me to compromise myself sexually; however, even with that said I have a much clearer understanding as to what I want and what I don't want. And, praise God, I found that man. Had I not gone through the trials and tribulations of the dating game, I don't think I would know how to handle the relationship.
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I haven't read all these posts, but I said no, but the options were kind of limiting in my opinion. I say no because you can get to know people just as well by staying friends, good friends or even best friends without adding in the intimacy of dating. In my eyes dating should be reserved for those with the intention of marriage. However, hanging out with the opposite sex one on one is fine in my eyes, even going out for dinner, its just the intimacy that takes it beyond friends, which should be avoided, this isn't based on biblical anything really, just personal opinion
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