Ask Hayley / Ask Justin

by Hayley Morgan, Justin Lookadoo

Overview

Hayley Morgan and Justin Lookadoo answer questions teens are really asking. How do we know? Because every question in this book comes directly from a teen via our website, email, or one-on-one interaction. The topics range from theology and God to sexuality, family, friendship, you name it! Hayley and Justin give solid biblical advice on how to handle the tough stuff teens face every day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781418557713
Publisher:	Nelson, Tommy
Publication date:	09/29/2002
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	549 KB

About the Author

Hayley Morgan is a speaker, social entrepreneur, and coauthor of the bestselling book Wild and Free. She also runs Nellie Taft, an online boutique featuring women's clothes made in the USA. Hayley lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband and their four young sons. She blogs at www.HayleyMorgan.com.

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Subj: dating

Posted by: Smurf

I need your help. What do you think about dating?? Do you think its ok or should we wait until we know we have the right person?

Dear Smurf,

The Bible does not say that dating is wrong, in fact the Bible never even mentions dating. That's because in biblical times no one dated. All marriages were arranged by the parents. Dating is a fairly new concept. Its purpose is to test out potential mates before marriage. Not a bad concept but it can get you into a lot of trouble.

First, if you aren't shopping for a mate, then what are you doing when you are dating? Looking for love? Wanting to fit in? I think you need to ask yourself that.

Second, whatever you do now is practice for later. If you get into the habit of dating someone until you are bored then moving onto the next one 'til you are bored and so on, you are practicing divorce.

I would counsel you to take it easy on dating until you are ready to start thinking about marriage. Hang out with groups of friends, get to know people, but don't start messing around with hearts until you are ready to commit to forever.

--Hayley