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@wordsmith – Thanks for the tip. I see what you mean about it becoming too major. I think as I was thinking about it I got more and more involved. 😀 I really do want to back off, so I think I’ll take your suggestion and have it not very prominent at all until the end. Actually, I’m formulating the ending and if you don’t mind reading it, having a ‘spoiler’, I’d like to post it up here and see if you think it’s way too shocking at the end and random or just right.

That’s really great what your family has done in relation to ‘dating’ and marriage. My parents as well have talked to my older brother and I about all this, pointing out the dangers in recreational dating from their personal experiences when they were growing up. They both were in relationships with other people that never went far, or got serious but still broke up, and they’ve explained how dangerous, hurtful, and potentially immoral that can be, and I totally, totally agree. I’ve never wanted to do that myself. The first guy I’m in a serious relationship I want to be the one I marry. And beyond my parents age of when they would allow me to consider courting if someone approached them, I’ve set my own limits because I don’t want to get into a relationship until I feel and have confirmation from God that I am ready and responsible enough for that. Marriage takes mature, Godly people, and I want to make sure that both my boyfriend and I have made God the center of our relationship.

It is a blessing to have a family and church who make sure they talk with teens about healthy relationships, romance, and other things that can be wonderful or dangerous. I’m so grateful I have parents and a church family that do that, and have showed me things I might have learned the hard way otherwise.

I totally agree that romantic relationships can’t fix personal problems. That’s the reason I don’t want this to be something she holds on to to ignore her other problems. I want her to mature and forgive and get God’s help with it before she realizes she’s ready for love.

You teach martial arts? That is like, seriously, seriously COOL! I’ve never done anything like that beyond punching my pillows, so it’s almost like you’re a fantasy character come to life. And I actually gave up punching my pillows when I punched a thin one and I basically punched through it and onto my headboard. That hurt. 😀