Dating
We created this Dating page to help guide our members and friends who are currently unmarried and looking for romantic companionship.
Before You Start Dating
We have some resources that we recommend for people interested in dating. These should be useful no matter what stage your relationship is at, but we suggest you check them out before you start dating! You should also plan to do your dating out in the open. Don't date in isolation!
- Boundaries in Dating: Making Dating Work
Authors: Henry Cloud, John Townsend | Book | Amazon.com link
While You're Dating
If you're already dating, we hope you've checked out the materials from the "Before You Start Dating" section above. We also hope that you're dating in an accountable way. In other words, make plans to let both your natural family and your church family get to know the people you date. We also recommend the following resources:
- How to Get a Date Worth Keeping
Author: Henry Cloud | Books | Amazon.com link - 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged
Author: H. Norman Wright | Books | Amazon.com link - Boundaries in Dating: Making Dating Work
Authors: Henry Cloud, John Townsend | Book | Amazon.com link - Before You Say "I Do": A Marriage Preparation Manual for Couples
Author: H. Norman Wright | Book | Amazon.com link - Choosing God's Best
Author: Don Raunikar | Book | Amazon.com link
If You're Engaged
We recommend the following materials for engaged couples:- 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged
Author: H. Norman Wright | Books | Amazon.com link - Before You Say "I Do": A Marriage Preparation Manual for Couples
Author: H. Norman Wright | Book | Amazon.com link
Here is a general list of our resources on dating. I maintain this list as a set of bookmarks in Delicious.com and you can also view them by clicking here.
- How to Get a Date Worth Keeping
Author: Henry Cloud | Books | Amazon.com link - 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged
Author: H. Norman Wright | Books | Amazon.com link - Boundaries in Dating: Making Dating Work
Authors: Henry Cloud, John Townsend | Book | Amazon.com link - Before You Say "I Do": A Marriage Preparation Manual for Couples
Author: H. Norman Wright | Book | Amazon.com link - Choosing God's Best
Author: Don Raunikar | Book | Amazon.com link