“In
a dating and courtship relationship, I would not
have you spend five minutes with someone who belittles you, who is constantly
critical of you, who is cruel at your expense and may even call it humor.”
Jeffrey R. Holland, “How Do I Love
Thee?” New Era, Oct. 2003, 6.
“My
single brothers and sisters, follow the simple dating
pattern and you don’t need to do your looking through Internet chat rooms or dating services—two alternatives that can be very
dangerous or at least unnecessary or ineffective."
Dallin H. Oaks, Dating versus
Hanging Out, June 2006
“You
young people … have an important responsibility in choosing not only whom you
will date but also whom you will marry. President Gordon B. Hinckley
admonished: ‘Your chances for a happy and lasting marriage will be far greater
if you will date those who are active and faithful in the Church.’”
Thomas S. Monson, “Whom Shall I Marry?” New Era, Oct 2004, 4–6.
“While
you should be friendly with all people, select with great care those whom you
wish to have close to you. They will be your safeguards in situations where you
may vacillate between choices, and you in turn may save them.”
Gordon B. Hinckley, “A Prophet’s Counsel
and Prayer for Youth,” New Era, Jan. 2001, 11.
“When
you are old enough, you ought to start dating. It is good for young men and
young women to learn to know and to appreciate one another. It is good for you
to go to games and dances and picnics, to do all of the young things. We
encourage our young people to date. We encourage you to set high standards of
dating.
Boyd K. Packer, “You’re in the Driver’s Seat,” New Era, June 2004, 8.
“In dating treat your date with respect and expect your date to show that same respect for you.”
Thomas S. Monson, “Word of the Prophet,” New Era, May 2010
“Ask someone
on a date! Accept an invitation to go on a date! Put yourself in situations
that could lead to meeting other like-minded young adults. In short, pursue a
course that will lead to greater happiness and peace.”
Michael Ringwood, “Faith, Hope, and
Relationship,” Liahona, January 2013
“Faith is
important in all we do, including dating and
courting. Desire, belief, and hope that there is indeed greater happiness and
peace waiting for us should incite us to action to develop relationships that
lead to marriage.”
Michael Ringwood, “Faith, Hope, and Relationship,” Liahona, January 2013
“Temple marriage should wait until after a young
man has served an honorable full-time mission for the Lord. And I would
admonish you to date only faithful young women who also believe this and give
you that encouragement.”
Ezra Taft Benson, “To the ‘Youth of the Noble Birthright,” Ensign,
May 1986
“The young women want young men to respect them and
show them common, sincere courtesy. Do not hesitate to show good manners by
opening a door for them, taking the initiative in inviting them on a date, and
standing as they enter a room. Young women, you can also show respect and
dignity by being considerate and polite, extending simple courtesies to
others.”
Russell Ballard, “Away from the
Blinding Dust,” New Era, May 1991, 50.
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