Check out this article from a webzine called Boundless. It’s a quick 5 minute read and speaks volumes about how Christians should view dating, marriage, and the role of Christian community.

Here’s a quick excerpt from:

Boyfriend Is Not ‘Outwardly Christian’

by Candice Watters

DEAR BOUNDLESS ANSWERS One of my closest Christian friends introduced me to your column, and even though I’ve NEVER written to a column editor before, I thought I would give it a try.

I’m 24 years old, currently in my third year of medical school. I’ve been a Christian for most of my life, but really started to walk with God the last few years. I have a decent network of Christian friends, though I’m not currently attached to a church or bible study, due to the fact that I travel a lot for my clinical rotations. I try to go to church when I can, but I haven’t been able to plug into one church since I am on the road so much.

Anyway, during my first year of medical school I met and started dating a wonderful guy and we’re starting to think about serious commitment (i.e. engagement). He is very sweet, kind, smart, funny, all those great things … and he’s a medical student like me. In short, we’re basically perfect for each other. The problem is, (continue reading here…)