The reward from meeting your ideal mate who shares both your Christian beliefs and values is great but the Christian dating experience can be very challenging process. As a Christian, it is important to keep in mind the words of the Bible and not give into physical temptations and desires. Belief and respect for the Bible is foundation of a Christian's life, morals, beliefs and values come from observing God's written word. This can also make it challenging to meet an individual who shares these beliefs and values. Using the Bible to guide ones actions is part of a Christian's life and can help give strength in resisting desires and temptations. The Holy Spirit is a believer's counselor and will always prompt you in making good decisions regarding your relationships. Building a relationship built on God and righteous principals will last a lifetime and should be the goal of any dating experience.



Keeping Christ as the foundation of your relationship will is building your relationships foundation on a rock. "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. (Matthew 7:24-25)

The first thing to remember in creating a successful Christian dating relationship is your appearance. This seems like common sense to most people, but in reality, some people forget about this at times, especially men. Your hair should be neatly combed and your teeth should be brushed. Always shower before you go on a date, and do not forget the deodorant. Dress neat and nice and also make sure that your car is neat and clean. Make sure that your passenger seat isn't filled with fast food wrappers and papers from work. It is also important to incorporate prayer into your dating experience. Pray before you go out on your date and when you get home from your date. Plan your dates in places that will give you a lot of opportunities to talk to each other. The more you learn about someone, the easier it will be to figure out if this might be the right relationship for you.

Another vital Christian dating recommendation is to take the relationship very slowly and become friends first. It is a wonderful experience to be married to your spouse and best friends at the same time. Try to date in groups with your friends or families. Not only are these kinds of dates very enjoyable, they can also help you to abstain from the physical temptations of a dating relationship. Spend more time hugging than kissing and always exercise self-control.

Probably the most important Christian dating tip is to always show respect for one another. If you care about someone, you will always respect and value them. Christian dating can be a rewarding experience where both of you are comfortable and excited to be with each other. Always remember to honor God and your potential mate during your dating experiences.