How Abstinence can make dating better

Abstinence can make dating better! If you abstain from sex with someone you are dating there is no need to worry about STD's or pregnancy. Not having to worry about these issues can take a lot of stress off of a relationship.

Abstaining from sex can also help avoid the emotional complications of a sexual relationship. Having sex will undoubtedly change your relationship; it is important to consider the emotional consequences of sex.

Choosing abstinence while dating allows you to know that the person you are dating is with you for YOU. They are not just interested in having sex with you. They respect you and your choices. You will never feel used or exploited for choosing not to have sex.

Adapted from: It's Great to Wait:  http://www.greattowait.com/relationships.html#how

Group Dates

Group dates are a great way to take pressure off of everyone.  The more people there are on a date, the less tempting it is to do other things that can lead to other things!  It is also a fun way to get to know other people.  You may decide after a group date that you definitely do or do not want to ask someone out.  You find out a lot about people playing board games, cards, or just hanging out.

Have a theme. . .

Retro Date -- Plan a Friday or Saturday night to grab your 60's, 70's, or 80's garb, and make a night of it.  Go roller skating or bowling or cruising, then go out to eat where everyone pays (no pressure).  Add your own flare.

Cheapskate Date -- Everyone has a very limited amount of money to spend for the entire night.  Go to a Discount Store, and see what the cheapest, but most meaningful gift is for someone else in your group.  See how much money everyone can still have by the end of the date.

Progressive dinner in reverse -- Start at your favorite dessert place, have some chocolate.  Then go to a different restaurant for dinner.  Go to a different place for appetizers.

Adapted from:  Abstinence Educators Network:  http://www.abednet.org/committed.php

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