Waiting until marriage?
356072
Good for you.  If the guy doesn't respect that get away from him. Many a girl would make a different choice if she had  chance at that "first time" one more time.  You can make a much better choice in a husband when sex is not a part of the equation. Sex is sex but a husband is for life and you cannot stay in the bed all the time.
558673
Sex before marriage is not a good idea. I would rather have waited till I got married however, I was young and foolish and wanted experience. Well, after you're experienced what is there to experience more? You keep on having sex, right and so if I were to change this I would have waited for the right time. But this is just my opinion. Different people have different opinions.
678151
2-3yrs should be enough time to know whether or not you want to get married. But if you know you want to be together for the rest of your lives, then why wait. It could only take you a week to realise you want to marry each other. And it could be the best decision you ever make. It all depends on the individual.
236692
wait until marriage True love waits and looks out for the best. sex before then looks out for me.
380832
YES!  My husband and I both waited until our wedding night.  It was a wonderful decision.  I pray that my children do the same.\n\nYou will find a wonderful man who respects you and your values. Don't settle for anything less.
660025
Rather than just coming out and saying "that's not going to happen," my opinion would be to try and try and try again.  What better gift can a future spouse receive than you on your wedding night - with a commitment that you have chosen to become pure - again - for this night only.  It is perfectly OK to start making that commitment now.  Buy yourself a purity/commitment ring and wear it on your ring finger and really try each day to live out that commitment.  Believe me, it will change your life =)  My opinion:  Wait until marriage!!!  Best wishes =)
334541
I disagree with enterity.  I am waiting for marriage to have sex with my fiancee.  Although we have had sex before(with other ppl)we want 2 wait to make things right!  It has only brought us closer!  Yes, it is hard at times!  We feel its strengthen our relationship not only within us, but with God as well!
61131
First don't do it if you haven't done it yet.  If he really is interested in you he will wait until you and he can both come to an aggrement as to when is the right time.  If you are christian you should wait until you're married.  \n\nI wasn't a christian before being married and I did some things I know weren't right.  One of them was having sex with my then boyfriend.  (now husband).  We did it for a while and then after dating for a few months I felt like I didn't want to have that as part of my life because I just felt guilty about it.  I told him how I was feeling and he stopped trying to touch me all the time. It showed me that he really cared about ME.  He stuck around and loved me no matter what.  Here we are about 16 years later being married for 13 years and have a wonderful marriage and sex life.  \n\nIf you want to know if he likes you for YOU then don't have sex with him... see how it goes. If HE goes you know the answer.
1147554
It's better to wait until you are married and there are several reasons.  Besides the obvious: 1) protected from STDs (can't get them unless you're sexually active - although bear in mind if you engage in oral or anal you still may get one). 2) can't get pregnant without sex or IVF.\n\nThe reason I am choosing to wait is not just because of my moral convictions, but also because I only want to share this part of me with one person.  I don't see the need to let everyone in on my goods.  \n\nI see marriage as a lifetime commitment... a relationship is SOOO much more than just sex.  You'll spend most of your time running errands.  Marry the one you can't live without - your best friend.\n\nAnd remember when you say your vows... you essentially are saying, "I do you, you do me, and we don't do anybody else" (quote from Lakita Garth).\n\n'Cause really that's all you need... \n\nBesides, God's math... \n\nYou have two ears and one mouth - you should listen twice as much as you talk.\n\nMale, you have one member.\nAnd if you're female - you have one hole.\nYou do the math.
674707
That is such a personal thing.  I don't know that there is any one right time frame for that.  I knew 6 months into my relationship that I was going to get married, but I know some relationships that last for years and years and the couple is't ready to commit.  This is really something to decide for yourself.
354589
It sounds as if he is not ready to marry just yet. If this is okay with you than stick with him, but if you want to marry and start a family you might have to come right out and say hey we have waited long enough and if he gives some excuse then it might be best to re think the situation...Cejay
1068246
to be honest with you, i dont think you can fully be ready for marriage! i am a newlywed 1.5 years married and i  thought i was ready. we both are saved and in church, we've been through premarital class. but i can honestly say that marriage is a challenge and requires a lot of personal growth. i say this because you have to deal with your own issues as well as your spouse's issues.... 2 sets of issues coming together can be a headache!  \ntake your time choosing your mate. dont ignore the warning signs (anger, trust, jealousy etc)   pray that God will lead you to the person for you, read books on being single and on the opposite sex. get ready to hang on and enjoy the ride!
879163
The best advice I can give on this is that marriages are not perfect but i can tell that my friends marriage is more blessed, powerful and stronger than most I've saw becuause they waited. Its not that God is not wanting you  to to enjoy yourself, He's trying to prevent you from so many heartaches and problems that you can't see or understand. My friend and his wife I don't believe will ever know haft the struggles that alot of couples go through. Also if you wait God says He'll give you the desires of your heart. If someone tells you not to wait, they are living for the world and the truth is not in them! They are Liars. I did not say it.... God did!
380505
not important untill MARRAIGE
539071
You'll just know. Besides, no one is quite READY for marriage, it's like having a baby--you have to know you want it and then plan for it. When that's in place it's trial by error, so to speak.
858867
Maybe consider putting off the wedding then? I think that couples should be married at least a year before they start thinking about children because couples change once they are married and you want to make sure it is going to last. Most divorces/separations happen in the 1st year, so you need to sit him down and make him understand you want to wait a little while. If he doesn't then maybe he isnt the one you should be marrying!!
8427
Why in the world would you agree to this?  If he is worth marrying he will wait and you should wait.\n\nResponding to youknowit below:  All the more reason to wait and have a nice wedding.