Independence While Dating: Episode 799
The Boundless Show
Focus on the Family
4.7 • 772 Ratings
🗓️ 25 May 2023
⏱️ 58 minutes
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Summary
Dating without losing yourself, plus Dr. Greg Smalley on preparing for a great marriage, and when does a relationship reach the “serious” stage?
Featured musical artist: Stu Garrard
Roundtable: Don’t Lose Yourself in Dating
It happens all the time: Two people fall in love — then go MIA. You don’t see them except when they’re together (if that). But it’s not healthy to lose yourself in another person at any stage, so how can we encourage a healthier approach to dating? What are appropriate boundaries and rhythms to keep in mind? Our guests have walked the dating journey with ups and downs in this area, and they’ll offer ideas for enjoying and getting to know another person without losing your independence.
Culture: Preparing for Your Future Marriage (Part 1)
Many singles dream of finding a spouse. But after that comes…marriage. Marriage is fantastic, but not easy. Are there things to learn before marriage that will set you up for better success in marriage? To help frame our perspective on what makes marriage work, Dr. Greg Smalley instructs us how to think about love from a godly perspective. In part one of our conversation, he’ll address the principles of commitment, seeking God, and honoring your significant other.
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Inbox: When Does a Relationship Become “Serious”?
He’s not been in a serious dating relationship before, but recently started chatting with a girl who lives 1,300 miles away. He’s planning to visit her soon and sees her as someone he could date. But he’s wondering: When does a relationship reach the “serious” stage, and what does he need to know in light of that? Lisa Anderson weighs in.
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| 1:06.5 | Hey everyone. Welcome to this week's episode of The Boundless Show. |
| 1:14.0 | It is so great to be here with you. |
| 1:16.0 | And I hope those of you heading into Memorial Day weekend here in the States are ready for a great weekend. |
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| 1:32.1 | Later on for our inbox, we have a listener who hasn't been in a romantic relationship before, |
| 1:37.3 | but started video chatting with a woman who lives 1,300 miles away. And he plans to visit her |
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