a. Between married partners, a great part of God’s design

In Ms. Mally’s book, “Before You Meet Prince Charming,” she says that it’s important to enjoy one’s single years, and not focus so much on who is going with whom. Young people have lots of energy to accomplish things, much more than adults do. Also, your generation is more likely to listen to you than it is to adults.

Without getting too specific, let me say there is much that is better if we save it for our one special someone. Many people today have forgotten how to wait for anything. But, God created us to have self-control. We have to learn how to use it, of course. That’s why parents must teach their children self-control. (Or, why you may have to.)

God has a plan for your life right from the start. You don’t have to be “hard to get,” you just have to take things slow and let God guide you. He knows the future, and what every possible plan holds. He knows what’s best for everything.