Why do you date?

Modest · 07-14-2005, 03:00 PM

I was just wondering what your thoughts are on dating. Why would you date someone? What age would you have to be? Is it just for fun? I have my own convictions, but I would like to hear yours before giving my opinions. Feel free to be honest.

~strong and able through Christ alone

christsgirly · 07-14-2005, 03:19 PM

Well,I can date at 16,but I don't think my parents would care if I started to date now.I'm into the courting thing.Haven't found ONE guy who is.It's all very discouraging...

07-14-2005, 04:12 PM

1) Why would I date someone? I'd only date someone if I thought I had a serious chance of marrying them and wanted to get to know them more intimately, one-on-one.
2) What age would I have to be? Out of high school. No exceptions. I have heard of high school romances working out before - my parents met in high school - but let's face it, such cases are few and far between. Better to wait for a while and make sure that everybody involved grows up.
3) Is it just for fun? NO. END OF STORY. Dating is VERY serious.

LauraNicole · 07-14-2005, 04:50 PM

1) Why would I date someone? If I thought I could marry them. I know that there will be a couple who won't be the one, but that doesn't mean that the Lord doesn't want us to learn from each other. But the main purpose of dating is to get to know someone prior to marriage
2) What age would I have to be? After my ex, i was dead set on not until i graduated. But i'm thinking sometime after Jan. of my senior year (which starts in september, yay). I know that I am growing up. Every week, i realize it more and more.
3) Is it just for fun? no no no no. Sure, it's fun, or should be fun, but you don't just date because you have fun with them. that's what friends are for. Dating is for getting prepared for marriage.

savedbygrace · 07-14-2005, 06:25 PM

okay here is what i think....
1. Why would I date someone? that is really kind of a tough question if you think about it. i think to date someone you would have to be considering spending the rest of your life with them in marriage. there is no point in dating someone that you arent compatible with and that you wouldnt even consider marrying.
2. What age would you have to be? i think that for me, i need to be graduated from high school at least. i have signed a pledge that says i will not get involved with a guy until after senior year. highschool dating is pretty pointless. i know that some people do find their sweetheart in highschool, but for most people it is unlikely and some just end up getting hurt. i wouldnt regret my decision to stay single until college. and i wont.
3. Is it just for fun? definitely not. dating can and should be fun, but that isnt all that it should be. it should be built on your relationship with christ and on getting to know one another. its not all fun and games.

Hope I helped,
Love,
Ashley

07-14-2005, 03:00 PM	#1
Modest Modest Edit AY! Newbie	Why do you date? I was just wondering what your thoughts are on dating. Why would you date someone? What age would you have to be? Is it just for fun? I have my own convictions, but I would like to hear yours before giving my opinions. Feel free to be honest. ~strong and able through Christ alone
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07-14-2005, 03:19 PM	#2
christsgirly christsgirly knows God as Savior! Edit Prophet/Prophetess	Well,I can date at 16,but I don't think my parents would care if I started to date now.I'm into the courting thing.Haven't found ONE guy who is.It's all very discouraging... __________________ We often make life altering decisions because we live for the moment and not for the days ahead.-Brooke Broussard
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07-14-2005, 04:50 PM	#4
LauraNicole LauraNicole is knitting, or studying XHTML and CSS. Wheee! Edit Prophet/Prophetess	1) Why would I date someone? If I thought I could marry them. I know that there will be a couple who won't be the one, but that doesn't mean that the Lord doesn't want us to learn from each other. But the main purpose of dating is to get to know someone prior to marriage 2) What age would I have to be? After my ex, i was dead set on not until i graduated. But i'm thinking sometime after Jan. of my senior year (which starts in september, yay). I know that I am growing up. Every week, i realize it more and more. 3) Is it just for fun? no no no no. Sure, it's fun, or should be fun, but you don't just date because you have fun with them. that's what friends are for. Dating is for getting prepared for marriage. __________________ Grammar Freak in support of enforcement of Section 2.06! -LN
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07-14-2005, 06:25 PM	#5
savedbygrace savedbygrace Edit AY! Newbie	okay here is what i think.... 1. Why would I date someone? that is really kind of a tough question if you think about it. i think to date someone you would have to be considering spending the rest of your life with them in marriage. there is no point in dating someone that you arent compatible with and that you wouldnt even consider marrying. 2. What age would you have to be? i think that for me, i need to be graduated from high school at least. i have signed a pledge that says i will not get involved with a guy until after senior year. highschool dating is pretty pointless. i know that some people do find their sweetheart in highschool, but for most people it is unlikely and some just end up getting hurt. i wouldnt regret my decision to stay single until college. and i wont. 3. Is it just for fun? definitely not. dating can and should be fun, but that isnt all that it should be. it should be built on your relationship with christ and on getting to know one another. its not all fun and games. Hope I helped, Love, Ashley
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07-14-2005, 04:12 PM	#3
Demolition Man Demolition Man Edit Guest	1) Why would I date someone? I'd only date someone if I thought I had a serious chance of marrying them and wanted to get to know them more intimately, one-on-one. 2) What age would I have to be? Out of high school. No exceptions. I have heard of high school romances working out before - my parents met in high school - but let's face it, such cases are few and far between. Better to wait for a while and make sure that everybody involved grows up. 3) Is it just for fun? NO. END OF STORY. Dating is VERY serious.