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A date is defined as "an appointment to meet at a specified time; especially : a social engagement between two persons that often has a romantic character" So he can technically call it a date. If you're not okay with that, just don't hang out with him. He'll learn quick.
Another definition for "date" is "the oblong edible fruit of a palm". So by that definition, no, it's not a date.
Another definition for "date" is "the oblong edible fruit of a palm". So by that definition, no, it's not a date.
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He should already know it. 
To the OP. Don't expect him to 'just get it'. Tell him flat out 'this is not a date'. If he still has problems accepting that, then as AA stated, stop spending time with him.
Oh, I've had this problem too. Unfortunately though, we live in modern times and hard financial times at that. Really, the best thing to do in these types of situations is to sit your boyfriend down and just tell him how you feel! If you don't tell him then, he can't know. As much as we would want our significant others to be, they can't read our minds. He may not even know you have a problem with it and that's why he continues to do it. Plus you have to factor in the different personality traits of the one you're with. For example, I'm a home body. I like going out, but would much rather cuddle on the couch and watch a movie at home. This may be the case with your boyfriend. You may like to go out more and there's nothing wrong with that! But when you mix the two different types, it can often lead to one of the two being unhappy.
Like I said, just let him know that you enjoy going out and I'm sure he'll be fine with it. If money is the case, you guys can do something budgeted, like going to catch a movie at the dollar theatre, or go to a museum, or whatever you guys have a common interest in! There are plenty of ways to have fun outside of your home without having to spend a fortune.
Now, some people may disagree with this, but because of the economy, I offer to pay for a date, then he pays, then you split it and continue it that way. No one should have to foot the whole load, especially if you're the one wanting to go out!
Hope this helps. God bless!
Like I said, just let him know that you enjoy going out and I'm sure he'll be fine with it. If money is the case, you guys can do something budgeted, like going to catch a movie at the dollar theatre, or go to a museum, or whatever you guys have a common interest in! There are plenty of ways to have fun outside of your home without having to spend a fortune.
Now, some people may disagree with this, but because of the economy, I offer to pay for a date, then he pays, then you split it and continue it that way. No one should have to foot the whole load, especially if you're the one wanting to go out!
Hope this helps. God bless!
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I've read joshua harris's book on "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" i agree with him on just about EVERYTHING. i can't think of anything @ the moment that i disagreed on.
BUT dating isn't exactly written down specifically. thats why this question was asked in the first place.
Christian dating can be just as strict as courtship. just cause you call it be a different name doesn't mean it can't have the same rules. yes when people say dating they usually mean something else but i mean christian dating. with THAT out of the way.
how do you explain to a guy that watching a movie @ his house while he makes ramen is NOT romantic? that hes supposed to do more?
BUT dating isn't exactly written down specifically. thats why this question was asked in the first place.
Christian dating can be just as strict as courtship. just cause you call it be a different name doesn't mean it can't have the same rules. yes when people say dating they usually mean something else but i mean christian dating. with THAT out of the way.
how do you explain to a guy that watching a movie @ his house while he makes ramen is NOT romantic? that hes supposed to do more?
Yeah it's pretty much just a matter of semantics. When I started my relationship with my now-fiancee, her dad wanted me to ask for his permission first (which I gladly did; her dad and I already had a nice, long-standing rapport). But he wanted me specifically to ask for his permission to court her, not to date her. Her parents didn't like the word date.
But like three weeks later, when he introduced me to some friends, he introduced me as the man who was dating his daughter, and was perfectly fine with that. We've used the term dating ever since then. They're just words. Not a big deal.
As for the guy; some guys just aren't as romantic as others. There's not a lot you can do to change who he is and what his preferences are.
But like three weeks later, when he introduced me to some friends, he introduced me as the man who was dating his daughter, and was perfectly fine with that. We've used the term dating ever since then. They're just words. Not a big deal.
As for the guy; some guys just aren't as romantic as others. There's not a lot you can do to change who he is and what his preferences are.
Well, yeah...pretty much. I mean, you've told him, and that's really all you can do. There are no training classes in how to be romantic. Everyone is different; some girls prefer lounging around the house eating ramen to going out to a romantic, starlit picnic by the lake. My thought is that it's just going to eat at you more as time goes on...
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The first man she holds hands with in a loving/romantic way, should be with her husband (inb4 lolhandshakes, walking with daddy in the park, etc.)
A woman's first kiss should be with her husband.
A woman's first romantic encounter should be with her husband.
A woman's first sexual encounter should be in the marital bed.
Same applies to males.
A woman's first kiss should be with her husband.
A woman's first romantic encounter should be with her husband.
A woman's first sexual encounter should be in the marital bed.
Same applies to males.