...for Christians typical dating can often be a swerver - an approach to relationships that wants to go in a different direction than the one God has for us.

Just because lips have met doesn't mean hearts have joined. And just because two bodies are drawn to each other doesn't mean two people are right for each other. A physical relationship does not equal love.

Do you see a theme emerging? Women like flowers; men like food!

True love isn’t just expressed in passionately whispered words oran intimate kiss or an embrace; before two people are married, love isexpressed in self-control, patience, even words left unsaid.

We express true love in obedience to God and service to others- not reckless or selfish behavior- and we choose these behaviors.

During courtship, guarding each other's purity and refraining from intimacy are the acts of lovemaking.