List of dos and donts of dating

It's harder than ever to find Mr/Mrs right. Here's the 15 do's and dont's to take in to account when dating.
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One thing I would add to your list would be having a good system of accountability in place; whether it be having chaperones, no one-on-one dates, or whatever your convictions are on the matter I think it is important to have accountability as a protection. So many young people think they are safe from the possibility of not maintaining physical purity, but the temptation will be stronger than they think.

I am reminded of a verse that came up this morning in the sermon: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

Reading this post Gosh and your entire blog, what a jewel it just keeps encouraging me to wait on the Lord I only want a relationship from him I know he will allow it in his perfect timing so I just keep waiting! I can tell you I understand what you are going through. You can see all your friends and in your case clients in relationships, and its hard not to be a tad bit…worried. I mean, I was!

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I was worried my future person if I would even get one, lets be honest would think I was strange or weird because I lacked experience. Anyway, I digress, I just wanted to say I have also been there, and it is really hard. I am 26 also and dating someone now. He appreciates the fact I have never dated anyone, in fact, he is surprised by it but in a good way.

Just look at what happened to me! What I am saying is you are perfect the way you are. I definitively had nothing to add to your list! I had one boyfriend when I was 15 and he cheated on me 2 months later. After to watch my dad cheating on my mom so many times, the pain I felt was awful. The trust in men was lost. I decided to be on my own. Then I become Christian a year later. Then God worked with my disappointment an anger.

But, I decided He will be my only love in life. I was so scare. I knew he was the man God had for me. We date for less than a year before we get married. He had a big bag on his shoulders and mine was maybe double heavier. But as God promise when I ask him if I should marry him, He walk us trough every single fight and disagreement. We learned to offer and receive forgiveness. Also, He teaches us to rely on his healing power and provision.

Our God is a Redeemer! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all. I pray that all our youngsters take this to heart and follow it. I never dated and then married the first man who came along after my mom passed away and although I pray for him daily, asking God to heal him, forgive him, help me to forgive him, and to bless him the fear that was produced within my marriage will take God and His time to heal. I thank God for you that you can openly share all that goes on in your life.

I always hold on to the beautiful truth that our God is a Redeemer — and He is more than able. Thank you so much Lisa! I am reminded by the verse sorry I do not know my Bible that well that tells us that greater is He that is within us…I love that truth!! Thank you for this wonderful post! I am going to have my two teenage boys read it. We often talk about this subject, and we pray for our future daughter-in-laws, as well.

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My Mother-in-law has told me that she prayed for me since my husband was a child. What a comforting thought that is. Thank you so much for this. It is not always easy to wait and trust, but I do believe it will be worth it, no matter what the outcome. Hopefully that will be marriage to a wonderful man!!!

I had little or no guidance when I was waiting for my man who was definitely worth waiting for, by the way , so I had hoped this would be helpful. I have a 19 yr old daughter about to become engaged to a 21 yr old young man. There are so many formulas out there and each one we have read leaves too much room for flesh or too little room for the Holy Spirit so it is wonderful to read the dos and donts and see that recommendation in there.

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Great insight and advice, Lisa. I was also discouraged and disappointed with dating, and my man kind of came out of nowhere, also, when I was 29 and losing hope. My oldest is only 10, but I think about how we will guide them through these things. How kind of you to share a little of your experience as well, Heather. I know because this is what happened to me. Impose a two drink maximum on yourself. Make sure that the conversation has equal give and take. There is nothing more unattractive than someone who is completely self absorbed. Ask questions about him and listen to the answers.



I used to wait tables in college. Once I watched a woman text through an entire date. After sitting through an hour of uncomfortable silence, the guy told her that she must be too busy to see him again and walked out.

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If you MUST take that text or call, excuse yourself to go to the bathroom and check it there. Make sure you give your date your undivided attention. This one should go without saying. A friend of mine told me once that women had asked him repeatedly what kind of car he drove. He does not want to hear the sordid details of your past relationships.

Never agree to be picked up at your home, and always make sure you have a way to get yourself to and from the date. Steer your conversation away from the negatives and keep your conversation upbeat and positive, it will make you seem more interesting and fun to be with. While you may be keen to fill every silence with chatter, if you allow your date to take their time with their stories; you might learn a thing or two.

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Listening and responding appropriately to comments made by your date will show that you have your own opinions and, perhaps more importantly, you are interested in what they have to say. Stress about your dress. Offer to split the bill. If your date does pick up the tab, make sure you insist on footing the bill on the next date, or at least buying a post-date round of drinks.