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“Being fifteen, I’m only preparing for a relationship

with a girl, rather than pursuing a relationship

with a girl. I know I’m not prepared enough.

However, when I do decide to pursue a relationship

there are a few qualities I’ll look forward. The

most important is a firm relationship with God.

Kindness is also a very attractive quality.

Confidence is a great characteristic for a girl to

have. Out of character qualities, physical qualities

can take place also. For example, I like girls with good hair, or a warm smile. These qualities aren't as important, but they do make a difference. However, some people, including men, care about their appearances too much and it makes them unattractive. Having five sisters to protect I have quite a bit of experience with girls. My advice to them along with all other girls is to always be confident in yourself and your faith in God, and stay true to God. Rely on Him in everything you do. If you are confident in those things and follow God, life and marriage will be so much easier and better. Being as young as I am, I have a long way to go till marriage. Knowing this, I naturally desire a girlfriend, or a "special friend", but please believe me when I say that is NOT the way to go. As much as I would like to say to myself that having a girlfriend would be risk free, I know it isn't true. When you are in a relationship with someone you are slowly giving your heart away. When that is happening there is always that chance of your heart being broken. At this point, ask yourself if you want your future spouse to have given their heart and time to someone else. IT’S A BIG DEAL! A bigger risk is giving your first kiss away to someone who doesn't deserve it. Again, ask yourself if you would want your future spouse to have done that. There are so many other things that could go wrong when in a relationship. For these reasons, I am waiting to be in a relationship. Personally my plan is to wait until I am ready for marriage, and then, if I have someone I am interested in, I will start dating (and by dating, I mean "courting" AKA getting to know the person further by going out to eat and spending time with each other) them. Save your heart. Do it for the sake of your future spouse!”

Name: Jerad

Age: 15

From: USA

Favorite Disney Princess: Belle

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