It is important as you are dating to look for people to date who meet standards that you have. Although it is fun to just date around you should prepared to not date someone seriously unless they have qualities that you are looking for for marriage. Start by making a list, think of things that you hold in high esteem and write them down. The individual doesn't necessarily have to meet all of these, in fact, if they do it would be somewhat of a miracle; but just putting those standards in mind will help you to get the best out of your courtships. This could include things like hobbies, interests, habits, but also things pertaining to spirituality. This is a clip from Elder Hales that I thought you might enjoy.
“As you go through your dating and courting relationships, I would hope that you will assess the spiritual inclinations of the individuals you’re getting to know better. How is their testimony? How do they treat their parents? How do they treat their brothers and sisters? Do they respect authority? Do they love the Lord, His servants, and the scriptures? What plans do they have for their lives?
“It isn’t enough if they are handsome or beautiful, if they are rich or poor, what kind of car they drive, what kind of clothes they wear, what kind of athletic ability they have, or what kind of intellect they are. You should be seeking to understand the gifts they have that will be eternal in nature.”
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Gifts of the Spirit,” Ensign, Feb. 2002, 19.
25. Have an Olympic Tournament on the Wii, complete with roster and championship medals.
24. Springville Art Museum Scavenger Hunt. Make up 10 things to find (1 painting with red, 1 painting with 2 people, etc)
23. A Wish Date. Brainstorm a list of wishes that you have-- get a roll of pennies and then go around to different fountains in the city and make a wish in all of them.
22. Geo-Caching. Get a GPS and find the geo catching sites on-line and then go find them.
21. STATE FAIR! Demolition Derby. Rodeo. Monster Truck Rally. Etc.
20. There are a BUNCH of free concert nights around the city. Don’t be afraid to go find them. Ask around.
19. Share a Sammy’s shake.
18. You can rent ANYTHING at the RB. Wallyball, racquetball, volleyball, tennis, softball, etc.
17. Thanksgiving Point always has stuff going on, and you can usually get cheap group rates.
16. Nickel Arcade. You each get a roll of quarters.
24. Springville Art Museum Scavenger Hunt. Make up 10 things to find (1 painting with red, 1 painting with 2 people, etc)
23. A Wish Date. Brainstorm a list of wishes that you have-- get a roll of pennies and then go around to different fountains in the city and make a wish in all of them.
22. Geo-Caching. Get a GPS and find the geo catching sites on-line and then go find them.
21. STATE FAIR! Demolition Derby. Rodeo. Monster Truck Rally. Etc.
20. There are a BUNCH of free concert nights around the city. Don’t be afraid to go find them. Ask around.
19. Share a Sammy’s shake.
18. You can rent ANYTHING at the RB. Wallyball, racquetball, volleyball, tennis, softball, etc.
17. Thanksgiving Point always has stuff going on, and you can usually get cheap group rates.
16. Nickel Arcade. You each get a roll of quarters.
Ya, I'm all about a happy family.
I will admit that I like the nicklecade. The new one actually has a laser tag that you wont get scabies in when you go to play so I second that recommendation. Also sometimes there is a couple who does dance dance revolution there, and the guy wears a hair clip so he can better see the screen without hair in his eyes. Its rather entertaining. (if you know this couple, i'm sure they are great people)
ReplyDeleteI loved that quote by Robert D. Hales. He's the man.
ReplyDeleteI dig the RB thing. I know it's not the time of year, but kayaking the river was one of the most fun dates I've done in Provo. I know you can rent snow shoes or cross country skis too (it may be from the outdoors place in the wilk though...not sure if it's the RB).
ReplyDeleteYa you can rent tons of stuff from the outdoor place in the wilk basement. It's just not free like the stuff from the RB.
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