I didn’t feel in love.

Kristen and Caleb

As confused as I was about my feelings, I distinctly remember how strange it was to end our phone calls with just “Good night” and not “Good night, I love you.”  I bit my tongue and often almost said “I love you!” many times.  I had to stop myself.

I didn’t feel in love – I wanted to know where those stupid butterflies were!  They were still caterpillars, but they were there.  Not in the form I imagined, or the way I was looking for them…

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Don't look to the world. The world wants you to think that your happiness depends on finding the perfect guy – or girl. But this just isn’t true. If you are a believer in Christ, then your joy is found in Him. Do look to the Word of God. Read the classic love stories found there, follow the instruction of the New Testament, and don’t forget the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs.

(Lisa Jacobson in "Essential Dos and Don'ts for Courtship and Dating" at Club31Women.com)

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