Dating
You see couples everywhere you look. Are you ready to date? If so, how can you avoid possible pitfalls and make good decisions that can lead to a happy marriage?
Before Dating
Am I Ready to Date?
Five points to help you determine if you’re ready for dating and marriage.
Is Flirting Harmless Fun?
Exactly what is flirting? Why do some people do it? Are there any dangers?
Friendly or Flirtatious?
A comment that one person sees as friendly might be taken as flirtatious by another. How can you avoid sending the wrong message?
Friendship or Romance?—Part 1: What Signals Am I Receiving?
Get tips that can help you figure out whether a person is sending romantic signals or just wants to be friends.
Friendship or Romance?—Part 2: What Signals Am I Sending?
Might your friend conclude that you want more than friendship? Check out these tips.
Romance Reality Check
Not sure whether it’s romance or friendship? Answer these questions about yourself and the other person.
Setting Boundaries
Send the right message to friends of the opposite sex.
What Can I Expect From Marriage?—Part 1
What kinds of benefits and challenges can you realistically expect from marriage?
What Can I Expect From Marriage?—Part 2
Learn how you can prepare for the unexpected challenges of married life.
While Dating
What Should I Expect When Dating?
Three common things to consider as your relationship moves forward.
Is It Love or Infatuation?
Learn the meaning of infatuation and real love.
What Does the Bible Say About Living Together Without Marriage?
God’s instructions tell us how to build successful family relationships, and his standards always benefit those who follow them.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Rules About Dating?
Is dating just a form of recreation or something more?
What Is True Love?
In this feature-length video, see how Bible principles can help Christians to choose a good marriage mate and to show true love to each other once they are married.
Breakups
Dating—Part 3: Should We Break Up?
Should you stay in a relationship if you have doubts? This article can help you decide.
When a Courtship Ends
How can you move on with your life after a painful breakup?
How Can I Deal With a Breakup?
Learn how to get past the intense emotional pain.
Recovering From a Breakup
The steps in this worksheet can help you move forward.