Sex Free Dating. Why You Should Consider It!
The world around us pressures those of dating age to pursue sex in their relationships. Whether it’s the movies we watch or the advertisements we receive, the idea of sex before marriage is portrayed as “unharmful” and “necessary.” Even though those relationships leave us broken and unfulfilled, we keep buying into the lie that it is normal or even good to continue pursuing these one-night stands, casual sex, and sex during a dating period.
However, we know that is not true. And while sex is a beautiful, purposeful, meaningful experience, pursuing it before marriage does have consequences and leaves you more lonely than fulfilled. So what are the benefits to relationships that don’t involve sex? Let’s take a look!
1. Establishing a selfless commitment
Both you and your partner deserve to be viewed as more than a temporary part of one another’s lives. By committing yourselves to a long-term relationship, you can see the bigger picture: you will have many years together to experience a beneficial, committed relationship! Because of that, there is no rush.
2. Focusing on a common goal
If you and your partner work towards a common goal together, you have a greater purpose than temporary, fleeting pleasure. When the memories you have and experiences you create with this person are focused only on private, sexual relations, there is no greater purpose in your relationship. If your common goal is sex, you will both be left disappointed, broken, and lonely.
3. Avoiding unplanned pregnancies, diseases, etc.
The constant anxieties of unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, and other sex-related effects put a strain on your mental and emotional health. Choosing to wait for marriage means no stress about these problems and results in a happier, healthier outlook on the relationship and your life in general.
4. Appreciation and cherishing of your partner
By recognizing the other person for their talents, gifts, hobbies, and goals, you focus on them as a person rather than for what you can get out of a relationship. Judgment is clouded during the temporary, fleeting pleasures of sex, and a lust-driven relationship makes it difficult to recognize problems, abuses, and complacency. Appreciate and cherish your partner instead, and show your commitment to them by waiting! It’s worth it.
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