First Dates For Evangelicals
First dates are very important because there is only one chance to make a first impression. Many spend hours trying to capture the perfect first date idea. The first date is vital because it also shows the degree of effort that you put forth. A great first date idea can often be the start of something wonderful. It is a great idea to make sure that your first date takes place somewhere where the two of you can talk and get better acquainted with each other. Too often the movies are the first date focus and actually that should never be an option because it leaves no room for talking.
Some much better options for Evangelical dating include going to a coffee house. The great thing about this option is that you can sit there and have plenty of opportunity to converse without interruption. Remember…you don’t have to like coffee to go to a coffee house as they serve many different beverage choices. This is actually a better choice than going out to dinner because first dates can cause a bit of anxiousness which doesn’t set the ideal environment for eating a meal.
If you live near a beach this is an awesome place to talk a nice long walk at sunset and enjoy conversation. If there is no beach then consider a park or anyplace that you can converse with each other. While church is a great place to go together, it is not a great place for a first date either for the same reason that the movies isn’t. At all costs be sure to keep your Christian values in check when planning your first date. By no means does this mean that your first date will be boring, quite the opposite is true. The key here is to plan a date that maintains your values and beliefs while avoiding temptation but also encouraging conversation.
Picnics are great choices for first dates…also consider attending an Evangelical concert if you can locate one in your area. Keep in mind that Christians are expected to live a higher standard of life, one that does not give in to fleshly desires. The Bible clearly states in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, "You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."
If you’re dating develops into a life long relationship you surely will want to make sure that you have no regrets. So much of the dating that goes on today is focused on sex. Before going out on a date girls will sometimes ask their friends what number date is it alright to have sex on so he doesn’t think she is cheap. Guys will tell their buddy’s that if she doesn’t “put out” by the second or third date then he will dump her. What kind of nonsense is this? People are talking about something that is to be saved for marriage between a man and a woman and turning it into a simple extra curricular activity that has no regard whatsoever.