Thanks so much for your comment! It’s a great one, Ashley.

In the church, there is so much talk of purity and saving yourself for marriage. And that’s good! But what advice is often left out is the emotional part of “saving yourself.”

I was pure in body until my wedding, but I gave everything emotionally to my first boyfriend. I still have scars from that 10 years later. I am married to a good Christian man, but while I sleep I dream about this first love that I gave my whole heart to.

I would hope other young women could be spared the pain I’ve had to endure from giving away too much.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Blessings.

Ive been reading your blog for awhile and this is my first comment! Lol keep up the good work!

I haven’t made it about age, but principles. Interestingly enough, neither kid seems especially eager to date. Best wishes!

I wasn’t allowed to date until I was 18, and even then, my parents were kind of grumpy about it. They wanted me to put it off for as long as possible. It drove me crazy at the time and I couldn’t wait to meet ANY guy that might have an interest in me, but I also don’t want my kids to get into the drama and possible heartache of relationships in school so I don’t know what I would do when they reach their teenage years.