Stand and Shine Magazine April 2014 | Page 10

Dating can be really fun. But I am not having fun, you say. Alright, it can also be frustrating. But once you understand the why’s and what’s of dating, it’s easier to stomach the ups and downs. Why should I date? There are many reasons to date, like making new friends, trying new things, and just having fun. But the main reason why we date is to find someone to marry. God intended for us to live in families, and marriage forms a new family. (Keep in mind that not everyone’s timeline for marriage is the same, and you belong to a family even when you aren’t married.) So why bother group dat