If casual dating is defective, then there must be an alternate answer to the initial question. In the light of God’s Word, the answer is responsible dating.
What are the differences between modern dating and responsible dating?
- Modern dating asks the question: “Is there reason to marry?”
Responsible dating asks the question: “Is there any reason NOT to marry?”
- Modern dating entails no commitment, and a relationship is merely a trial.
Responsible dating leads to a covenantal relationship, an established promise.
- Modern dating seeks self-gratification.
Responsible dating seeks to guard and to save each other for marriage.
- Modern dating utilizes manipulation in order to attain one’s goals.
Responsible dating applies kindness and patience.
When Is the Right Time for a Relationship?
First of all, we look at when is NOT the right time for a relationship.
One is not ready for a relationship when 1) the motive is physical attraction only, and when 2) one is unready to deal with complex emotional issues, which are so abundant in romantic relationships.
The ultimate key to knowing the right time is MATURITY, not AGE. One needs to be emotionally mature in order to be able to realize a flourishing relationship.
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