There is a stage in your life when a new door is opened. Something new is introduced. This is when your interest in the opposite sex becomes an attraction and a decision is made to date a person. Dating is a different way to get to know a person in a more intimate manner. The intention of dating is to define your perfect image of the husband or wife you want for your future by learning from past experiences, setting standards with what you want, and learning how you can improve to become a better person.
             In my family, dating has been a sacred event. My parents always told me that I couldn't date until I was at least 17 years of age. Well I started with innocent boyfriends since 6th grade. Don't get me wrong, I have been picky with who could be my boyfriend. I was never someone any person could have. But when High School came around, I matured; the interest was more than just a boyfriend. And when I met this person, I had a strong feeling inside that I had never felt before. His name was Michael. He came into my life with a goal that met mine. I introduced him to the family and everyone loved him. This was when the more serious talks with my parents began.
             The advice my parents would give to me was all "out-of-date", as I would call it. I would always tell them, "Well, that's what you did back then. It's different now." They would tell me not to rush in too quickly, that I am too young to be in a serious relationship and many other little things. One thing that always stuck in my head was when my mom told me about her relationship with my dad. When they went out for a date, before they were married, they never held hands. He would hold her by the elbow and never ride in the same car together out of respect. I couldn't believe how different things were back then. But they realized that I was more mature and I could make decisions on my own about my relationship. All they could do
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