Outdated: Find Love That Lasts When Dating Has Changed

by Jonathan "JP" Pokluda

Everyone wants to be loved. I can’t think of a truer statement of human nature than that.

If you don’t want to be married, don’t date. If you’re not ready to be married right now (or in the very near future), then don’t date right now. All dating relationships will end in either marriage or a breakup. So if marriage is not a possibility, then breaking up will be a certainty. The only question is how long it will take before you break up.

You will never be more uninhibited, more available, and more ready to serve God than you are right now as a single person.

If you’re looking for a “soul mate,” what you’re really looking for is Jesus. He actually is perfect, and is the only one who can truly satisfy your soul. Love Jesus first, with all your heart, and then find someone who loves him just as much and marry that person. Or, if you don’t marry, you’ll still be OK—because you’re not looking for someone else to make you complete.