Trying to be a good Christian while dating?

by Admin on November 21, 2008

zoeilene asked:


Ok, this is a serious question so I am looking for Christians to answer. Here’s my situation. I am 23 years old and I am a virgin. I made the choice a long time ago to wait until I was married before having ***. It really hasn’t been that hard for me to resist. However, I am now dating a guy that I really like. It’s been about 7 weeks now and we had “the talk” last weekend. I told him that I’m a virgin and that I’m saving myself for marriage and he was so wonderful about it. He totally respects that and even said he admires me for it. He is 29 and is not a virgin. While he is willing to wait for sex, I don’t want our relationship to be boring, especially because he is more experienced. And to set the record straight, he is in no way pressuring me to do ANYTHING. He is fine with just kissing. But I guess my question is, how far can you go with a person and still be a good Christian and save *** until marriage?
Just to clear things up…I am NOT going to sleep with him. I’m devoted to my decision to wait and I’ve come this far, so I am not going to throw it away now.

Also, thank you to all who gave me serious answers.

Susan

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{ 38 comments }

nondescript November 22, 2008 at 1:16 pm

Try to not be a good Christian while dating.

Inexperience is not a virtue. There’s nothing to save there. It’s just a bit of skin.

You are artificially depriving yourself (and your boyfriend) of some pleasurable experiences. Life is too short to waste like that.

John B November 24, 2008 at 12:30 am

Considering the number of Christians who’ve had *** before marriage, I’d say you can go all the way. Enjoy.

Mundo November 24, 2008 at 11:36 am

If you want to live by the Bible, then get married before you commit fornication.

Charlie C. November 26, 2008 at 7:52 pm

I am an Atheist. I would suggest that you wait until you’re married before you have ***. Your husband will appreciate you a lot more. If you dont do it for yourself, do it for your husband.

Just kiss. If you go any further than that, you might slip and go all the way

mrs sexy pants November 29, 2008 at 6:23 am

well, if you guys are kissing, and you really like him … you will most likely find yourself in a compromising situation. he may respect you and tell you that he doesn’t mind waiting … but if you’ve only been dating for seven weeks, it’s unlikely that he’s thinking about marrying you, at this point, so what will he be “waiting” for?

i know you SAY you will wait, but being w/ him alone, with your feelings increasing, and being physical in any way … well … most likely will lead to more … and for the record, anything beyond kissing, is considered pornea … whether it’s dry humping, fondling of the ******** (over or under clothing), oral sex, whatever … you don’t have to penetrate to have “sex.” this is where many get confused or think they’re not doing anything wrong as long as they’re not penetrating!

so, if you wish to be chaste till marriage, my suggestion to you, though neither of you may like this, but trust me … it will save you … is to not be alone together unless you’re in public, OR have a chaperon. at your age, you may not think you need one, but it’s the only way! and i don’t care how much you think you trust yourself or him & vice versa … in time, being in each other’s company … it’s bound to get more physical!

don’t believe me? you’ll see.

art psycho November 30, 2008 at 11:19 am

Simulating the act or lusting for it without fully planning to wed just isn’t right. How far???? No far!!!! Do things not related to *** and lust!

John The Baptist November 30, 2008 at 8:40 pm

I am a 49 year old BLISSFULLY HAPPY married man, and I was 26 or thereabouts when you were born, so I’m going to talk to you as if you were my daughter.
First off, EVERY man wants to marry a virgin. He may want to date a slut, but he wants to MARRY a virgin. Second, don’t “Missionary Date”, that is, don’t waste your time with anyone you would not consider a marriage partner, and don’t date anyone who is not ALREADY A CHRISTIAN. 2Co 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
If you date someone with the idea of “saving” them later, you are asking for a LOT OF GRIEF.
The two of you are obviously NOT teenagers living at home, so you need to be VERY CAREFUL about WHERE you spend your time, and behave PURPOSELY. Do either of you THINK you can hold fire to your ****** and NOT BE BURNED? You can’t. I’m NOT telling you not to kiss, but I will tell you that the first time in our relationship that I touched my wife’s ****** was in the back of the Limousine going from the wedding to our reception. She covered my hand with her bouquet.
Your virginity is a gift to a husband that is worth far more than a moment’s thrill followed by a lifetime of guilt and regret. I HIGHLY COMMEND you for even being so bold as to post this question. I HIGHLY COMMEND you for being a 23 year old virgin. You are a PRIZE in today’s world. If your boyfriend is half the man you deserve, he will take the romantic lead and respect you by keeping his hands and pen*s where they belong. If he does ANYTHING improper, he has told you what he wants out of your relationship. The two of you are mature enough to sit down and discuss this, but I would suggest doing it in a semi-public place, like a sidewalk cafe or a park bench. If you do not want to be overcome by temptation, LIMIT your time alone. You don’t really need to try anything out to see if it works, IT WILL WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT.
I can’t answer how far can you go with a person and still be a good christian and save *** until marriage? I’m NOT you or your boyfriend and I’m not intimately familiar with either of your personal limitations. I can tell you the obvious, like oral is still sex, but it sounds as if you are mature enough to understand this.
Why is your boyfriend NOT a virgin? Has he been married before? Or just sowing his wild oats? If his answer is the latter, is that fair to you? You value Christianity enough to follow it this far, how about him? Does he attend church anywhere? Is he a member of any church? What is his reputation? If I were your father, I would be asking him ALL these questions. What are your intentions toward my daughter?
A friend of mine has a 1964 Red Corvette and a beautiful daughter. When a young man comes calling on his daughter, he invariably takes the young man out to the garage and they invariably go ga-ga over his red Corvette. He will ask the young man if he would like to take the car for a drive, and they are ALWAYS THRILLED at even the offer. He then asks the young man which they think he loves more, the Classic Corvette or his daughter. He asks them to treat his daughter nicer than they would the Corvette. They get the message.
To be truthful, I just made up the above story; but I’ll bet you understand, and so should your boyfriend.

The best thoughts I can think of to leave you with are:
1) You need to buy and read the book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” by Joshua Harris
2) My wife and I have prayed to have a mutual orgasm; and we usually do. If you have honored God from the beginning of your relationship, as we have, then it is just and righteous that God should honor your faithfullness in the marriage relationship. I mean, he CREATED ***. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN. IT WORKS.
3) May the Lord Richly Bless You as you seek his will.

Chefed#1 December 1, 2008 at 9:16 am

Are you for REAL.
You`ve got to be kidding me ?
I hope he is getting what he needs outside of this controlling relationship.
Wait for marriage before *** ?
What if the 2 of you can`t live together harmoniously ??
Divorce?
Why am I bothering with this stupid question?

Monica December 2, 2008 at 6:42 am

It’s really up to you, but remember that the most important thing is this: if you DO decide to have sex, use protection.

In fact, at your age, repression is probably not healthy, so you should be on some sort of birth control anyway. The last thing you want is to end up unprepared and then get yourself pregnant.

You will probably end up sleeping with the guy, so there’s no use fooling yourself. Play it safe.

Another reason it’s a good idea is that you’re only a few weeks into your relationship. You do NOT want to rush marriage, especially at your age. You are young. If you sleep with the guy, it’s not such a bad thing, but if you run off and marry him (so you can sleep with him that way), you could end up making the both of you extremely unhappy.

A healthy sexual relationship will help you avoid making mistakes like that. It’ll also save you disappointment, since you might build up your wedding night as some sort of ideal heavenly time, only to be disappointed when it hurts and you don’t get any pleasure out of it.

Maurice H December 4, 2008 at 7:18 pm

As long as the ***** and vigina dont come together you should be alright.Find some other creative way to tease and please;but do your absolute best to refrain from actual ***.

Andrew P December 4, 2008 at 10:43 pm

Firstly, I would pray about it, because God WILL answer your question. Secondly, I would do what your conscience truly tells you to do. What God thinks and what all of us here on Earth think can often be two different things. Secondly I would read what the Bible has to say. If you want some good verses email me or im me. *** is something that God gave us as a special gift as long as we do not abuse it. I highly respect you for waiting, and I firmly believe that on your wedding night, it will be something truly special.

Thin Kaboudit December 5, 2008 at 4:32 pm

Read the Bible. It clearly says you have already committed a sin as great as *** itself by thinking about it.

Think about it, the entire Christian religion is built upon respect for (an admittedly cool) man born of a woman who got pregnant “out of wedlock”!

Zombie December 6, 2008 at 9:52 pm

“Do not enter” until married. Apply that … to everything, and your religious “obligations” should be fulfilled. Personally, I think you should drop the religion and let the relationship be between you and the guy, not you and the guy and an invisible deity, but hey.

Eggshell December 8, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Since the hymen is what was most valuable when the Bible was written, and was generally used as proof of virginity, as directly attested to by numerous Bible passages, we can assume that practically any form of non-vaginal *********** is approved before marriage.

I mean, if God wanted our standards of virginity to change as our civilization matured, why would he give us an inerrant book that can never be updated?

???i-c-u??? December 8, 2008 at 11:09 pm

that’s how Satan operates,…he want’s you to doubt ,DON’T.
Set your eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ and never gaze anywhere else. You made it this far don’t break your promiss to God now.

bwlobo December 11, 2008 at 4:22 am

You are worth the wait. Believe it! If he can’t wait for you, for marriage, you will always have an inkling of mistrust. If he can not respect you before marriage, he will not respect you afterwards either. I’m a counselor for young mothers, & I’ve seen the heart ache over and over and over again.

Boundaries? Anything that puts your sexual passion in the driver’s seat is too far.

Here is a song that may help you by Rebecca St. James…
Darling did you know that I
I dream about you
Waiting for the look in your eyes
When we meet for the first time
Darling did you know that I
I pray about you
Praying that you will hold on
And keep your loving eyes only for me

Cause,I am waiting for
Praying for you darling
Wait for me too
Wait for me as I wait for you
Cause, I am waiting for
Praying for you darling
Wait for me too
Wait for me as I wait for you
Darling wait
Darling wait

Darling did you know I dream about life together
Knowing it will be forever
I’ll be yours and you’ll be mine
And darling when I say
Till death do us part
I’ll mean it with all of my heart
Now and always faithful to you

Cause, I am waiting for
Praying for you darling
Wait for me too
Wait for me as I wait for you
Cause, I am waiting for
Praying for you darling
Wait for me too
Wait for me as I wait for you
Darling wait
Darling wait

Now I know you may have made mistakes
But there’s forgiveness and a second chance
So wait for me
Darling wait for me
Wait for me
wait for me

Cause, I am waiting for
Praying for you darling
Wait for me too
Wait for me as I wait for you
Cause, I am waiting for
Praying for you darling
Wait for me too
Wait for me as I wait for you
Darling wait
Darling wait
Wait for me
Darling wait
Cause I’m waiting for you
Cause I’m waiting for you
So wait for me
Darling wait
Wait for me

SuperAtheist December 11, 2008 at 3:09 pm

I’d say you’re probably at the pushover stage right now.

CD

jeremiahjjjjohnson December 12, 2008 at 10:40 pm

The key to being a good Christian while dating lies in an understanding your sexuality and God’s purpose for your sexuality.

God created *** as a holy act to create new souls. When the *** act is separated from this purpose, man is incapable of fully apprciating the depth and ecstacy of the act. *** without the spiritual dimension of creating a soul leads darkness and depression. After the climactic pleasure of the *** act man is left empty without meaning.

Go to confession a communion before every date and bring your dating into God’s perspective. You will find the deepest satisfaction and ultimate fulfillment in God’s plan.

starfishltd December 14, 2008 at 10:53 pm

I guess one question is how far can you two go without giving in? It’s dangerous territory. You’ve made the right choice and he’s doing the same by waiting, too. A kiss at the door is reasonable. A long, passionate kiss at the door is probably OK, too. But making out leads to sex; or at least it does when you get married. I’d steer clear and rely on God to keep both of you pure. Remember, even though your boyfriend isn’t a virgin, he’s never been with you. That alone can be a great blessing when and if you two get married.

David v December 17, 2008 at 10:49 am

Kissing and petting is about it. Any more arousal than that is consider ***. It’s not just the act, it’s the foreplay as well.

rossonero_2006 December 18, 2008 at 11:15 pm

The closer you get to “the line,” the more likely you are to cross it. It seems like he’s happy with kissing, so what’s the problem? I didn’t find that so “boring.”

kevindoran77 December 22, 2008 at 9:30 am

Kissing is about as far as I would go. I know it is difficult but but I truly am impressed that you feel this way, and your man sounds like a man of integrity. God Bless

st_louis_cardsfan December 25, 2008 at 12:07 am

There are some Christian couples that have held out even to the point of no kissing while dating. I can’t say that is the right thing to do but I do think it is important to refrain from *** before marriage. The whole dating thing as a Christian is odd. Some say that you should not even date someone seriously unless you plan on marrying them.

Jack P December 28, 2008 at 1:02 am

I hope it works out for you. There might be some things about himself to make the guy really glad you don’t want to have *** before marriage.

But you’ll find out about them soon enough, after wedlock.

NEgurl December 28, 2008 at 6:26 am

Seven weeks and he’s already talking about ***? He’s going to want something. Oral sex, **** sex, and finger f-ing is *** if that is what you are asking. I never understood why some Christians feel that **** *** and fingering is okay, but no penis-vagina. I guess we are all using the Bill Clinton *** definition. Anything ***** is ***.

I was dumped 15+ times by “Christians” for being a virgin. They told me I looked too “hot” to be a virgin. I eventually gave in because I was sick of the heartache. No one told me in *** ed virgins were supposed to be fat and ugly. Hope it works out for you. It didn’t for me.

zee zee December 28, 2008 at 5:21 pm

let me tell you young lady…….. *** is highly OVER rated….. be good friends and get to know each other real well….. play games or take a rode trip together …… have fun and be happy together… marriage will come all in good time…………. and you will be glad you kept you standards high.

sashtou December 30, 2008 at 12:06 am

I have no idea just where a ‘good Christian’ draws their boundary lines ~ where / what is ‘acceptable or otherwise.’

But you say right at the end, ‘I’m not going to sleep with him.’

I’ve slept with three women throughout my life where that’s just what it was, ’sleep.’ There was no actual ’sex’ or ’sexual activity’ involved at all. However, ’sleeping with someone’ has become a euphemism today for engaging in sexual behaviour that has nothing to do with ’sleeping’ and need not even have to do with the removal of clothing ~ whilst rubbing their lower body parts together.

So, I’m just curious as to what ’sleeping with (not)’ would actually mean to you!

You’ve clearly set yourself up a dilemma, I just hope it’s not a boring one for you both:-)

I wish you Good luck with it.
Sash.

kystik83 January 2, 2009 at 8:43 am

I think you should just kiss. I am a christian. I originally planned to wait until marriage but once I went off to college I strayed. I honestly wish I can take back what I did but I can’t. All I can do is ask God for forgiveness and live my life according to his will. Now as far as you and your boyfriend are concerned…you should just kiss. It is too hard to keep you relationship pure if you do more than that. You will be setting yourself up for failure if you do otherwise. The more you do the more you will want. Keep God first and foremost in your mind. Dont allow yourself to be tempted. Good luck!!

allen t January 2, 2009 at 3:46 pm

I hope I’m misunderstanding your question.
There isn’t anymore physically to do and keep your vow. So I guess time in prayer together and fellowship with Christians that you both know and like. Doesn’t have to just be at church you know. Perhaps a Christian project to help others. Lots to do to avoid boredom.
I’ve always thought you really know you are comfortable together when you can be in a room for an extended time and not have any thing to say to each other. No reaching out to please just being with. Also if you can **** and not worry about it. Good luck.

Karenita January 2, 2009 at 5:23 pm

I think you’re doing just fine. He respects you for who you are and he more than likely doesn’t find the relationship boring. Just keep doing what you’re doing. God Bless You

Spiderman January 5, 2009 at 2:44 pm

Ouzibillahi Mina Shytan Al Rajeem
Bismillah Al Rahman Al Raheem
Ya Habibi Allah
Ya Al Abdul Wakeel ya Muhammed SAW
Ya Sadiq ya Abrahim A.s.
Ya Sadiq ya Musa A.s.
Ya Sadiq ya Isa A.s.
Ala kil Al Ambyiate Salam! Takbeer Allah Akbar!

Will you give it up already those of the book are protected by the book, you know i am human being and I error but I just go back the lab and make some more web slinging string, sew my tights back up, oh of course I do that what you think I am some character on TV, surely you don’t know the real me. I only know your a fake and a fraud and I don’t care what you post because my Lord the Merciful one with Allah SWT behind his name keeps bringing me out of our fire and smoke and tells me, you can repent and you can show peace always and the good ones oh they will shine brighter than any of your light bulbs in the house. So please keep posting so we can really know what the heck you really are IBLIS!

Salam Alaikum Wu RahmatAllah Wu Barakathu Shoo be jabtak hatoo, ya Allah Masad Ya Habibii Rasool Allah Ya Isa, A.s. Yaya Ya Wakeel, ya Musa Ya Habibi, Ya Allah! Ya Allah shine baby shine! I told you once and I will tell you again, yeeeeeeeeee hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…

Source(s):

Al Quran Al Karim the Truthful Words of Allah SWT The Lord The only True King of the final day!
Al Tranlation of the Quran
And many verified parts of the faith before till Adam our Father and he had sons yes they had daughter too and thats us wake up!

akoypinoy January 7, 2009 at 9:37 pm

I think the question you really want to ask is: What method to use for a safe Christian ***? Christians groups differ widely on their attitude towards extramarital ***. Join a more liberal one.

daemon747 January 9, 2009 at 4:15 pm

Right and wrong is so black and white and this is a serious gray. Sticking to your guns is awesome. As far as how far you go if you pray on this for guidance and dig deep and ask what you feel is right and wrong you will discern to yourself what is right. Do it now though before you get caught up in the passion of a young love/lust relationship and best of luck to you.

simple serenity January 11, 2009 at 8:33 am

Well i am very proud of you, good for you. As long as he respects your choice that will make it allot easier for you,you don’t have to worry about him pressuring you into anything.As far as what is to far, the bible says if you lust with your heart it is the same thing as the actual physical touch. That is really hard to answer,pray about it and ask God to reveal to you what is rite and what is wrong, he will. Please feel free to e-mail me if you just want to talk,or have questions,I don’t know everything but if I can help you in anyway I will,sometimes its just nice to have the support.God bless.

TANGERENEMAN January 14, 2009 at 4:15 pm

Keep Strong!!! Set your boundry and don’t go passed it!

Davis Wylde January 18, 2009 at 3:17 am

You know, if you want to wait for *** because of the religion… that’s fine.
Just know that both your bodies are PROGRAMMED to want and in fact NEED *** as another form of intimacy.
I would imagine you could ********** each other or have oral *** and still keep your hymen.
I mean if you’re not doing anything to practice, you’re going to be TERRIBLE at this and deprive yourself and your future husband of enjoyable ***. It’s one of the few gifts of growing up.
At least use your mouth or hand. And, if I were you I’d have him breaking in your ****** with fingers regularly.

Riverman January 21, 2009 at 5:37 am

Young one, saving your self for marrage should be for you and something you want, Not because you are Christian. You will find out the problems
being religiuos later in life.

Ms.6 January 24, 2009 at 2:11 am

I am not a Christian, I hope you don’t mind me answering your question.This is the perfect opportunity for you to really get to know each other. If you’re looking for a meaningful relationship having *** with him after 7 weeks isn’t gonna do it. There is a lot of things you can do with each other that don’t pertain to sex, you can get close without actually having *** also. He says he admires you and respects your decision. That’s good, now all you have to do is get to know him better to see if he will stick it out with you. But please note, this is only OK for you to hold out until marriage because you are under 28 years of age. Women generally get into their heated period around 28. If you’re still waiting until marriage after 28, I would be concerned for your health. I hope you get married before that. good luck to you and god bless.

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