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Dating Etiquette From A Christian View

Many people have different expectations and standards they set, or do not set, for a first date. In our society today, a lot of people involve themselves in "make out sessions" or more the first night they go out. Even dates after that may become very physically involved for a new, developing relationship. From a Christian perspective, what sort of dating etiquette do you follow? Do you believe in kissing on the first date? Do believe in any sort of physical contact on a first date? How many dates do you think a person should go on before moving onto the kissing scene?

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I believe that a kiss is nothing more than the sharing of a mutual moment of affection. As far as kissing on a first date I do not believe that there are set rules for this one way or the other. I personally have kissed people that I have never gone out with but have known for a while. At the same time I have dated people for the first time and never kissed them. Blind dates for instance I would be more likely to say that you shouldn't kiss on the first day because one evening spent together in most situations isn't enough time for someone to really share a moment such as this. On the other hand if you are going on a first date with someone that you have possibly known for years through a mutual friend but have never officially dated this may be more appropriate.

This is really a loaded question since physical contact goes for a lot of different things. I guess starting with the lesser end of this... Hand holding, hugging, shoulder rub, ect. All of these things I see no problems with on or before the first day depending on the situation of course. Sexual contact and activities that lead that direction should not even be near your thoughts on a first date.

This depends greatly upon the situation as I have already mentioned. Did you know this person before your date? As for the makeout scene that you mentioned it may should be waiting until you can get to know one another. As for a first or second date with someone that you are still trying to get to know one another and that can't be done if you only come up for air once an hour.

As a Christian I do not see any problems with kissing any person at any time under the correct situations.

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Dating should be kept fun and well lit. I've seen youth fall into a trap of dating in dark places, I mean literally dark and it just invites the devil there too.