Author	Thread: Parents' choice
Tulip89 View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 4 Oct, 2010 09:02 PM There is a girl at my parents' church who my mom absolutely adores. I enjoy my time around her, but I never even really considered dating her since I live an hour away, and we maybe see each other once or twice a month. At a wedding we were both at last weekend, I had multiple people make comments about how they thought we would make a great couple, or wondering if there was something going on between us. My mom has told me several times that she thinks I need to date her. Does anybody else have experience dating someone picked out by their parents? She checks off pretty much all the boxes on my checklist, but I think my main objection is that it just feels so... arranged. Post Reply
View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 6 Oct, 2010 06:16 PM Have you stopped to think that maybe the Holy Spirit is talking to you? Perhaps using those closest to you? Those people that you might listen to? I wonder if she may be getting the same ideas from friends and family. Maybe this is God being the match maker. Go ask her out and report back. Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 6 Oct, 2010 10:23 PM Careful how you throw out the W word there Cobbler. I don't get my motorcycle back for the next couple days, I'm about an hour and a half away, and I don't have her phone number. Asking her out isn't as simple as inviting a girl at my current church over for dinner. Post Reply
View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 7 Oct, 2010 09:40 AM I would say keep an open mind and respect your elders' opinions. If you really want to see where this might go, then by all means go for it. Post Reply
NicoleMarieG View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 7 Oct, 2010 12:04 PM If you aren't comfortable with the situation, I wouldn't go for it. I would respectfully acknowledge everyone else's opinion but politely decline. If you don't see her in "that way" then why create an awkward situation? Sometimes you meet people and the connection is instantaneous. Not love at first sight but a spark. You see something in this person that is different than everyone else. I think love is a feeling. And how we act or don't act on it is the choice. Our response to love is a choice we make. We go for it or we dismiss it. If you really aren't okay with asking this girl out then don't. I imagine your loved ones would understand. It would be kind of silly if they were angry with you. Whatever you decide to do, good luck! Post Reply
riveroflife1 View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 7 Oct, 2010 02:16 PM handle it TULIP...you never know :applause: Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 7 Oct, 2010 09:10 PM Well, I've been praying about it, and the answer I think I'm getting is, "Not now." As I am not confident about a, "Go for it," I think I'm just gonna let this one ride for another couple weeks while I keep praying and seeking the Lord. He's the ultimate decision maker I feel. Post Reply
springrose10 View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 7 Oct, 2010 09:41 PM Tulip, you give some of the best advice on the forums. I think taking your own advice is a good idea. Time is on your side. God never gets in a hurry. God's blessings! Rose Post Reply
View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 8 Oct, 2010 12:45 AM Yes, God is the ultimate decision maker and you're wise to listen. Despite all of our advice to the contrary! Haha... Post Reply
rainbowian View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 9 Oct, 2010 04:15 PM Are you sure that you check off all the boxes on her checklist? Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	Parents' choice Posted : 9 Oct, 2010 06:01 PM Come on Ian! I'm Christian, and I'm a guy. How much longer could her checklist be? Post Reply

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