High School Dating

[CatholicCrusader]

I never said 100% of the relationships end that way; however the vast majority do. Better safe than sorry, I always say.

God bless.

[Rebirth flame]

i'd have to say that i agree with CatholicCrusader and Pio Nono on this. Alot of times, people, even the strongest of the faithful, can fall to temptation. However, those people will more than likely avoid situations that put them in temptation. A good way to do that is to avoid dating in high school. Alot of times, we think that we're stronger than we actually are. Now, i am by no means saying that dating is a sin, or that all those who date are going to eventually sin, because even those who don't date will sin.

I personally know what i am looking for in a wife someday. I know what kind of person i'd like to marry. And i know that i don't need to date in highschool to know this.

it is also very important to remember that when you turn into your 20's, you will undergo a major hormonal change. that means that some of the stuff you once like will not be at the top of your priority list any longer. That is NOT to say that you will have no Faith or anything, but some of your personality will change, and some of the personality of the companion you seek may change as well. What you once thought was the personality you are looking for could end up being absolutely nothing.

it just seems more helpful to me to avoid any situation that could possibly lead me into any temptation. And i'm not saying that any one of you guys here that date will sin in your relationship by any means. But, for myself, when i see a high school relationship, it [i]usually[/i] (not always) ends in some sort of brokenness.

Peace and God Bless!!!
~rebirthflame~

[master_alterserver]

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[yiannii]

[quote]and people EXPECT at LEAST to french kiss, which is a mortal sin[/quote]

No way!!!! LOL

I don't see anything wrong with HS dating. It will only lead to the occasion of sin if both persons put themselves in situations where sin can occur. I'm sure if they keep public things will be fine. My Ex and I had no problem with temptation while we were together, when we were alone, we were normally cuddling on the couch or praying.

Seriously, is kissing a mortal sin?

[CreepyCrawler]

i think deep, passionate kissing (ex -- making out) is a mortal sin but just a peck on the cheek or lips isn't. when in doubt, hang out w/ your parents

[ilovechrist]

it depends how far u go when u make out to say it's a mortal sin. and i'd say just hang out with friends that you trust, and everyone can still have a good time.

[qfnol31]

Personally (me being out of high school, able to look back), I would recommend against dating. Not that it always does, but it can often lead you to sin. Personally I feel like I'm going to be more prepared for being chaste later on because I didn't date. Not dating helped me not to think about the next girl I was going to like, and I'm seeing it helping me even more now.

Another reason why I recommend against dating in high school is I think it doesn't allow you to be free. If you're dating someone, then that person will want you to be who they want you to be. You're less free to grow on your own, find out who you are, and discover yourself. In dating you discover yourself through the other person (which has some good and bad qualitites). I just think that abstaining from dating allows you a closer relationship to God while you grow up and discover who you are and who you're called to be.

There's my abridged version why.

[HomeTeamFamily]

i agree on that book selection....it really made me think about my role in a God-centered relationship