uruviel Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 yeah it's like, I'm dating you, but you know, I might dump you if I find out that I have a vocation to the religious life. If your gonna date as in make a commitment, then it might make the relationship insecure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daugher-of-Mary Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I don't know. I think it depends a lot on the person. I'm in a pretty close relationship with a certain young man right now, but he knows that I am absolutely open to (and have been seriously discerning) a religious vocation, and I know that he is still discerning priesthood. "Dating" in this situation is basically deepening of an already close friendship. His expressions of affection take the form of flawless chivalry (I've never met anyone so perfectly galant ), and gifts of prayers and religious medals. Time alone means making a Holy Hour together, or going out to dinner. Both of us are free to follow God's Will, and we often talk about discernment. I do think relationships (not necessarily romantic ones) are extremely important..no matter what God calls you to, you can't run from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uruviel Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 wow, that's good. Allot of us aren't as fortunate to find a mature young man as him, lol, but they are out there. It does depend alot on the ppl and the circumstances of the relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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