Lindsey G. (LinzluvsGJ) reviewed on 5/25/2006 + 112 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

This book came into my hands while in high school at a time when I was completely frustrated with the turn my dating life had taken (I had been dumped by the young man I had thought I was destined to marry). At that point I felt like I was lost- as if no one wanted me, as if my self worth was found in my dating. I watched friend after friend have their heart broken, life turned upside down, and self confidence crushed by casual dating with no real goal in sight. Then I read this book by Joshua Harris and it suddenly made sense... I didn't NEED to date. What I needed was to find my purpose in life, to follow the path that God had for me and realize that friendships were much more valuable in my life than a "boyfriend" to be cool. I went for the next four years without dating a single guy simply because God didn't put one in front of me as part of my plan. The next man I dated was the man I am now married to-- because I had a set plan when we began dating and was up front that I intended our relationship to explore whether we were intended to marry and if not it would come to an end. Obviously it was intended because we've been married for 3 years now! :) I highly recommend this to all who worry about their "dating" status...it's not just about giving up dating, it's about taking a completely different viewpoint on relationships as a whole in what is healthy for your heart and soul and what is damaging.

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