Dating What can i do?

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Dating

• Why is it bad to steady date before guys go on missions?
  “Young women, . . . avoid steady dating with a young man prior to the time of his mission call. If your relationship with him is more casual, then he can make that decision to serve more easily and also can concentrate his full energies on his missionary work instead of the girlfriend back home. And after he returns honorably from his mission, he will be a better husband and father and priesthood holder, having first served a full-time mission” 
• What kind of dates are all right to go on when I first turn 18
  “When you begin dating, go with one or more additional couples. . . . Plan dating activities that are safe, positive, and inexpensive and that will help you get to know each other. Go only to places where you can maintain your standards and remain close to the Spirit” 

  How should a guy and girl treat each other on date?

  “The young women want young men to respect them and show them common, sincere courtesy. Do not hesitate to show good manners by opening a door for them, taking the initiative in inviting them on a date, and standing as they enter a room. Young women, you can also show respect and dignity by being considerate and polite, extending simple courtesies to others” 

  
  
  
• Is it ok to kiss a lot?
   “Before marriage, do not participate in passionate kissing 

   “Keep your expressions of feelings to those that are comfortable in the presence of your parents” 

  
  
• Is it wrong not to want to date at all right now? What if I don't date until I'm in college?
  Not all teenagers need to date or even want to. Many young people do not date during their teen years because they are not yet interested, do not have opportunities, or simply want to delay forming serious relationships. However, good friendships can and should be developed at every age.

  
  
• Why do i need to wait until I'm 18 to date?
  
  

  “The Lord has made us attractive one to another for a great purpose. But this very attraction becomes as a powder keg unless it is kept under control. It is beautiful when handled in the right way. It is deadly if it gets out of hand.

  “It is for this reason that the Church counsels against early dating. This rule is not designed to hurt you in any way. It is designed to help you, and it will do so if you will observe it” 

  
  
• How much physical affection can i show while dating?
  “Before marriage, do not participate in passionate kissing, lie on top of another person, or touch the private, sacred parts of another person’s body, with or without clothing. Do not do anything else that arouses sexual feelings. … Avoid situations that invite increased temptation, such as late-night or overnight activities away from home or activities where there is a lack of adult supervision. Do not participate in discussions or any media that arouse sexual feelings. Do not participate in any type of pornography”