I just spent the past few hours after Church sitting on my front porch, on a double rocking chair, with the sound of the wind making its way through the trees in my yard, talking about Jesus and life with a guy that I am thankful for...

We have been hanging out for a week now, and I guess you would say we are "dating" as I have yet to allow the "boyfriend/girlfriend" thing as I want to know him better before then. But, tonight, I get the feeling that I am starting, JUST starting, to fall for him. It is important to do this relationship right for me. I have had more than a few in the past that have been less than glorifying and I don't want this one to be like that.  I want this relationship, whether it works out or not, to be one I can look back and smile on...

We are taking things slow and things are moving forward. He is one of the most positive and nicest guys I have ever known. He is so giving. He already has been praying for his wife and kids. His heart is full out for the Lord and I kind of can not wait to see what kind of man he is going to be in a few years. It makes me smile to think of who he is now and who he is going to become...

I really feel like the Lord has told me that in relationships we should guard our hearts. My heart belongs only to God until He tells a guy he is allowed to ask for it. Knowing how girls respond to anything physical in a relationship, ie. kissing, I am struggling with the issue. To kiss him or not to kiss him, this is the question? How long is a good time to wait? Will the onset of physical things change the dynamic of our relationship too much at this beginning stage? Things are going so well right now...Sigh. Life questions. I am open to people's own experiences/thoughts/ideas on the issue.