Friday, October 25, 2013

The "D" Word..... DATING!!!!

A main thing that I have been pondering about lately is the theory of dating. As I have attended class and have realized the important purposes of life, I have gained a realization that the whole concept of dating is a great concept to think about and participate in. For the past few years, I have been kind of skeptical about the whole notion of doing it because of specific perceptions that I felt uncomfortable with, but dating isn't as bad as it really seems. The consensus that I have come to is that guys and girls are all in this experience together, and that both parties are only trying to find that special one that they could spend eternity with. We will never find that unique person unless we test the waters and assess our options. Sometimes people may feel that dating is pointless, and that we are only spending money on someone elses wife, but if that is the only mindset that that person has, then they are one sided, and not allowing for joy and experience to illuminate their life. When one goes on dates and perfects their skill, then they are able to better know the opposite gender and prepare themselves for the next future steps of engagement and marriage. We have to allow for dating to help us better our understanding and give us light and knowledge on the type of people that we want to become, so that we may be better husbands and wives when the time is right.

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  1. Great post! That is a great consensus that you've come to. In speaking of the importance of preparing to receive saving ordinances, President Monson has said, "Proper dating is a part of that preparation." I loved the comment that you made that "both parties are only trying to find that special one." Dating is obviously a precursor for marriage and therefore must be given importance in each of our lives. You mentioned "perfecting skills" of dating, what are some ways that we can do this? I also enjoyed the thought you gave that dating can help us better understand ourselves. In what ways has dating deepened your understanding?

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