Are people who are dating single?
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I was not putting words in your mount - I was making a point...
What I am saying, however, is that - with regard to 'marital status' - it is not correct.
And, it does not matter how much people want it to be - it is not correct. (I am referring to word usage here.)
I understand why people do it. But, the term is not based on "how you see yourself" - that is just "modern-day political-correctness" thinking.
What I am saying, however, is that - with regard to 'marital status' - it is not correct.
And, it does not matter how much people want it to be - it is not correct. (I am referring to word usage here.)
I understand why people do it. But, the term is not based on "how you see yourself" - that is just "modern-day political-correctness" thinking.
Maybe I did not say this the best way...
I did not mean it in the sense that you would not care whether or not they were married - only available.
It is understood that you would not be looking to date a married man.
I meant it in the sense of what particular information you were most interested in knowing about them.
I did not mean it in the sense that you would not care whether or not they were married - only available.
It is understood that you would not be looking to date a married man.
I meant it in the sense of what particular information you were most interested in knowing about them.
I understand the modern usage. I am just saying that it is technically incorrect to use the word 'single' (in the context of marital status) as anything but 'never been married'.
The proper use of the word is honest. Anything else is the devil's game - which is the modern usage - to slyly hide the truth about someone's marital status.
The proper use of the word is honest. Anything else is the devil's game - which is the modern usage - to slyly hide the truth about someone's marital status.
...and if they're divorced without Biblical grounds for the same, then they're still married in God's eyes.
Which leads me to a sincere question for you, Gary...
What do you think of my situation?
Ultimately, my ex cheated on me several times, and then she divorced me.
Do you believe that I qualify in God's eyes to possibly remarry someday?
Which leads me to a sincere question for you, Gary...
What do you think of my situation?
Ultimately, my ex cheated on me several times, and then she divorced me.
Do you believe that I qualify in God's eyes to possibly remarry someday?
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The devils game hmmmm. Maybe the way you see it. I see no harm in telling people I am single. Yes I have been married before. I say single meaning I am not separated or dating anyone. Unsure I see that as the devils game. Perhaps your individual way of seeing it.
It does amaze me how people think so differently. I am widowed and divorced. Perhaps why someone recently tried to tell me it was not a sin to be attracted to porn , because they could not submit their lust to God and leave it. Twisted or obscure ways to think hmmm.
It does amaze me how people think so differently. I am widowed and divorced. Perhaps why someone recently tried to tell me it was not a sin to be attracted to porn , because they could not submit their lust to God and leave it. Twisted or obscure ways to think hmmm.
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I believe a requisite question is:
Does God see these two things as being 'equal' in His judgment of the situation? :
1) the wife commits adultery and then "puts her husband away"
2) the husband "puts his wife away" for fornication
In any case - the moment you have outlived her - 'free-and-clear' is the new status...
$0.02
(My opinion - based on my current understanding of scripture.)
Does God see these two things as being 'equal' in His judgment of the situation? :
1) the wife commits adultery and then "puts her husband away"
2) the husband "puts his wife away" for fornication
In any case - the moment you have outlived her - 'free-and-clear' is the new status...
$0.02
(My opinion - based on my current understanding of scripture.)
Are people who are dating single? 🤔 For me ... Yes and no 😊
Yes they are still single , because they are not married yet.
No, because I don't date more than 1 man at the same time...I exclusively date one person at a time. If it didn't work out that's the only time I'll date again... I'll commit myself to you if it doesn't work out..then you know bye and thank you 😊
So, if someone will ask me about my relationship status, for example,if I am Single and currently dating my answer will be...
"Yes, I am single but I am taken, meaning I am exclusively dating someone with a hope of marrying him someday and spend the rest of my life with him " 😊
Yes they are still single , because they are not married yet.
No, because I don't date more than 1 man at the same time...I exclusively date one person at a time. If it didn't work out that's the only time I'll date again... I'll commit myself to you if it doesn't work out..then you know bye and thank you 😊
So, if someone will ask me about my relationship status, for example,if I am Single and currently dating my answer will be...
"Yes, I am single but I am taken, meaning I am exclusively dating someone with a hope of marrying him someday and spend the rest of my life with him " 😊
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Interesting assumptions you make. Deception? The devil's game?
In a court of law you would be required to provide proof of intent to deceive. Can you prove that a divorced person who calls himself "single" is doing so in an effort to deceive someone?
Do you assume the divorced person intends to hide a past marriage right up until he is married again, or just until he has a dating relationship? Either way, how would you prove this intent?
(Mind you, I don't have any skin in this game. I've never even been on a date. But I think your assumptions are rather odd and I'm interested in how you will back them up.)
In a court of law you would be required to provide proof of intent to deceive. Can you prove that a divorced person who calls himself "single" is doing so in an effort to deceive someone?
Do you assume the divorced person intends to hide a past marriage right up until he is married again, or just until he has a dating relationship? Either way, how would you prove this intent?
(Mind you, I don't have any skin in this game. I've never even been on a date. But I think your assumptions are rather odd and I'm interested in how you will back them up.)
I think Garys defintion is workable
Because when people say they are a single parent thats misleading too. Obviously it takes two to tango.
They should say they are a solo parent or solo mother. if they genuinely do not know where the other parent is or they have died. Or say they are a widower. It is not the same as being single.
if they are divorced they should say
and also if separated they also should say, because that means they are still married and have obligations even if they are not living together under the same roof.
They can say they have split from the other person but obviously if they have children or assets from that split they may not divulge...or child support payments or alimony or whatever.
It is stupid to lie about things like this. You have another family already. They are imprtant too even if you dont get along with them
Because when people say they are a single parent thats misleading too. Obviously it takes two to tango.
They should say they are a solo parent or solo mother. if they genuinely do not know where the other parent is or they have died. Or say they are a widower. It is not the same as being single.
if they are divorced they should say
and also if separated they also should say, because that means they are still married and have obligations even if they are not living together under the same roof.
They can say they have split from the other person but obviously if they have children or assets from that split they may not divulge...or child support payments or alimony or whatever.
It is stupid to lie about things like this. You have another family already. They are imprtant too even if you dont get along with them
Too many labels in this world. Take away most of the labels and you get back to the person.
Is he a divorced man or is he looking for someone special and his former marriage is something that doesnt define him.
Is she separated or is she open to finding love and wants to move from a relationship that had irreconcilable differences?
Is he a divorced man or is he looking for someone special and his former marriage is something that doesnt define him.
Is she separated or is she open to finding love and wants to move from a relationship that had irreconcilable differences?