It was a book written by Joseph Harris, published in year 1997. It was then famous as it was talking about a different way of courting and being in relationship. An argumentative topic towards relationships which are always following rules, principles or even desires created by mates. BUT! In short, he was just trying to tell us to "postpone dating". Why? Because he was only 21 when he wrote this book. He thought we should spend more time with God before we actually get attached.
I don't think this book is telling us not to date but not to be so possessive before committing & also to understand more people around us to increase GK in life. It is also to fight the lack of freeness between men and women in cultivating friendships. Just to make life/ relationships a healthier one.
"I was 21-years old when I wrote my story of giving up the dating game in order to focus on serving God. The hope behind it was that other singles would be helped by some of the lessons I was learning. Most people have an opinion about "that book about not dating." Some love it; others despise it. I'd encourage you not to assume you know what it says without having read it. Many readers who start out critics of I Kissed Dating Goodbye are surprised to learn that the core message of the book isn't about "dating," but living your life for God."
Are you being mislead by what the book supposed to tell?
I met someone over the weekend. I happened to know that this couple is getting married so I was just curious, "How long have u 2 date?"
Her, "HUH?"
Me, "Erm, ya.. date..."
Her, "We did not date at all.."
Me, "??????????????????????????"
Her," Ya, we read this book and decided not to date......."
Me, "????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????"
Don't you think it's funny? Anyway, they decided this "not-to-date" relationship 3months ago and they will be going through EE next month, tied the knot by April. Soon? I think they are experienced, both married & divorced before.
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