5 Questions to ask before getting in a serious relationship

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @optimisticallyskeptical1842
    @optimisticallyskeptical1842 7 лет назад +188

    Don't ask a question you are not prepared to answer yourself.

  • @zekeluther6947
    @zekeluther6947 3 года назад +65

    1. what’s your mission in life
    2. what was one of your greatest failures in the past and what have you learned from it
    3. what’s your main goal for this relationship
    4. how has your relationship w god changed throughout the last 5 years
    5. who in your life has impacted you the most and in what way

    • @hunta4lif3
      @hunta4lif3 3 года назад +3

      Undervalued comment here

    • @tomcaldwell5750
      @tomcaldwell5750 2 года назад +3

      Thank you for writing out the 5 questions in the comments. This is very help and no matter the RUclipsr that I watch, I always look in the comments for a list of bullet points covered during the video.

  • @PaulandMorgan
    @PaulandMorgan 7 лет назад +55

    Wahoo! Relationship month❤️ Oh man, ‘how has your walk with God changed in the last 5 years?’ That’s such a revealing question. Good stuff, appreciate you all! Excited to see the other topics you guys dive into!

  • @KentPetersonmoney
    @KentPetersonmoney 7 лет назад +133

    I always saw dating as seeing if this the person you want to marry.

    • @samplautz5586
      @samplautz5586 6 лет назад +6

      Kent Peterson that's how,my dad has taught me to see it.

  • @mildredtomas2006
    @mildredtomas2006 4 года назад +28

    What you consider your mission in life is?
    What is your greatest failure and what did you learn?
    What is the purpose of the relationship, end result?
    Who in your life impacted much ?

  • @NikaRio
    @NikaRio 7 лет назад +12

    Before i married my husband i had a sit down conversation telling him my goals and my values/boundaries and more.

  • @qgwueirbtbyo
    @qgwueirbtbyo 6 лет назад +14

    I really loved this woman. We've dated for alittle over a year and it we've had a very rocky relationship in the beginning because she was at her turning point in her life. We lasted long enough to know how we were both like and we've had compatibilities and similar aspirations. It was just that our relationship got strained from all the arguments we had when she was at her low point in life. Since then things were not the same and I got worn out. We separated. then we talked again and got separated again for the last time last week.. God knows our hearts that we wanted to be with each other but we just keep failing. and it's disappointing.. I think about her and how we could work out but it just seems unrealistic now that we've broken up so many times. I continue to pray for her that she will be guided by the Holy spirit and maybe someday we both will find the partner/answer we both look for.

  • @robertedwards2453
    @robertedwards2453 4 года назад +22

    Sit down and check each other's credit reports together.

  • @danieloliveira5021
    @danieloliveira5021 6 лет назад +2

    Hi Justin. Wanna thank you for some of your insights. I’ve struggled with reconciling my sexual identity, mental health, and faith, and these have all influenced the way i interact with people. Church hasn’t been the healthiest place for me to gain some hopeful insights but when I heard you guys say that the purpose of your marriage was to better serve the world, it elevated me to realize that that’s what being a Christian is about! Unfortunately my home communities have emphasized heterosexual marriage not because it would benefit the world, but because we live in an age where man is “redefining” marriage and we must strand up for the truth...When I hear things like that, it doesn’t really produce joy. Anyhow, stay in touch. I’d love to share my story with you.

  • @godiscallingint2178
    @godiscallingint2178 7 лет назад +2

    You guys had me at #1. Ive personally had the experience of talking to a guy who did not have the same values as I did. He was christian so that was great but we had different ways of going about it. Which is why we figured that we should've just stayed friends. Its important to look for these things asap. Great video! Truly a blessing!🔥❤

  • @diannedavid9259
    @diannedavid9259 3 года назад +1

    This one is very helpful. 👍🏻 Thanks! 🙂

  • @ZiggyLu-og3zp
    @ZiggyLu-og3zp 3 года назад

    Thank you guys! Helpful. God bless.

  • @christotaku
    @christotaku 7 лет назад +1

    its great that you guys are doing this together and the questions actually go both ways so I kinda reflected them more towards me and whether and how I could answer them.. very interesting, thanks

  • @LorieBrumfield
    @LorieBrumfield 7 лет назад +3

    The are great questions to ask! It's definitely important to to go into a new relationship with expectations (of what you need and are looking for) and not just totally blind.👍🏻

  • @moy821
    @moy821 6 лет назад

    I know I'm not where I should be in my relationship with God but just like you said within the last 5 years I can take my life and look back in the last 10 years and see how much I've matured and grown the only reason why I'm not where I'm supposed to be is because of my worldly flesh and being stubborn but within the last 10 years I have grown a lot in God I'm still confused about a lot of things and I'm still growing in the faith. But one thing I can say is that I am a strong believer in Jesus Christ

  • @itskeeei3090
    @itskeeei3090 7 лет назад +28

    How do you pray to God about wanting a relationship without being selfish

    • @jeniravorster3039
      @jeniravorster3039 7 лет назад +9

      It isn't selfish to pray for that but God knows your heart. If you want a relationship for the wrong reasons, then you might not be prepared to receive a blessing of the right relationship yet and hence, not receive it.
      But if you are willing to give up the idea of a relationship and rather focus on God and better yourself first in accordance to your relationship with Him then more often than not, God will give you what you were prepared to lose for Him.

    • @jeniravorster3039
      @jeniravorster3039 7 лет назад

      It isn't selfish to pray for that but God knows your heart. If you want a relationship for the wrong reasons, then you might not be prepared to receive a blessing of the right relationship yet and hence, not receive it.
      But if you are willing to give up the idea of a relationship and rather focus on God and better yourself first in accordance to your relationship with Him then more often than not, God will give you what you were prepared to lose for Him.

    • @KentPetersonmoney
      @KentPetersonmoney 7 лет назад +2

      I been praying to God for a girlfriend since my early twenties maybe younger. Haven't been on a single date yet

  • @AreelKarunungan
    @AreelKarunungan 7 лет назад +11

    I just want to add:
    What is your life verse and how is this relevant to your life now? And how to you apply it daily? :)
    Justin, I have a question, is It really necessary that a guy should be deeper into God's words so he could lead his partner to God more?

  • @cameronbaylor7877
    @cameronbaylor7877 7 лет назад +29

    Dating boundaries/how to kindly reject someone?? (😂is there even a way to do that gracefully?!)

    • @williamnathanael412
      @williamnathanael412 6 лет назад +1

      Cameron Baylor I told my friend that I liked her, and while being rejected, that didn't hurt that much. I think the key is to simply say 'I appreciate if we can still be friends' and expressing hope that your admirer will get a better and more suitable partner in the future. This may feel like a friendzone, but trust me, once you set your intentions clear that you do not want to be more than friends, it's the way to go. Do not hang him in an uncertainty.

    • @80americarlos
      @80americarlos 3 года назад

      I think it depends how emotionally invested you are with that person. It varies in degrees. If you knew them for a day or week, then don’t stress over it too much and just say that you no longer want to continue and that you wish them the best. You could write them a note or put it in a card (nothing so serious). But if you are invested in them for months, then for sure it needs to be in person. And BE STRAIGHT UP WITH THEM.
      Don’t beat around the bush. They’ll appreciate it so much more if you’re straight forward and honest.

  • @simonemichellelloyd5435
    @simonemichellelloyd5435 3 года назад +5

    These 5 key questions were very enlightening. I will definitely be using them:
    1. What is your mission in life ?
    2. What have you failed at and what did you learn ?
    3. What do you intend to get out of this relationship ? What is your end goal ?
    4. How has your relationship with God changed over the past 5yrs ?
    5. Who in your life has impacted you the most and in what way ?

  • @DirkWLKnies
    @DirkWLKnies 7 лет назад +2

    Nice content. My vision is to teach more Christians to grow in faith and to understand the way to the cross.

  • @user-no2mz9hl4f
    @user-no2mz9hl4f 3 года назад +1

    I feel like we need two different words for dating. There's what I thinkn of as dating, which is non-committal and a chance to get to know someone enough to see if it's worth turning into something more serious. This type of dating isn't exclusive and it's the time when one ask these questions. Then there's a more serious type of dating, which is committed and monogamous. You might be together to have fun, or to seriously contemplate marriage. Maybe the latter is courtship?

  • @swpministry
    @swpministry 7 лет назад +1

    GREAT questions!!! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

  • @openthearmoury
    @openthearmoury 7 лет назад +1

    I appreciate this video. Keep up the hard work Justin and Emily!

  • @mutendemsiska3960
    @mutendemsiska3960 2 года назад

    Come to think of it, these are questions I need to ask myself 🌝

  • @mostreal907
    @mostreal907 7 лет назад +6

    Because dating as a single dad seems impossible at times I don't think I will be using these questions any time soon. I have to manage to get a date first.... sad but kinda funny.

  • @loislee9641
    @loislee9641 7 лет назад +4

    How should you deal with fights as a Christian couple?

  • @DoctorNikkiP
    @DoctorNikkiP 7 лет назад +1

    I'm so excited for this series!

  • @JulieChung
    @JulieChung 7 лет назад +2

    I really like the advice, "the end goal" and "who has impacted your life" some deep questions! But i don't have anyone one I'm interested... Lol i have a question does God want some of us to be single?

  • @edgarcruz1067
    @edgarcruz1067 6 лет назад +1

    It is important to mention that your relationship with God shouldn't be the overall deal-breaker for potential relationships. Every person has values, and its okay to meet someone and date someone who doesn't have the same values.
    Not everyone views God in similar ways. Some people seek Gods love as a means to dis-attach themselves from previous "regretful" mistakes they've committed; to cleanse their past mistakes, or even past 'self'. Others see God as Salvation, and praise him for pure love. Just because someone has a relationship with God doesn't make them a saint. Just because someone doesn't believe in God doesn't make them a sinner.
    A better question to ask someone that believes in God is: "Why do you choose to believe in God?"
    A better question to ask someone that doesn't believe in God is: "Why do you choose to not believe in God?'
    But that's just MY opinion.

  • @elle19ism
    @elle19ism 7 лет назад +4

    Could you do a video about inter-denominational dating? For example, a Catholic and a Seventh Day Adventist

  • @DarkShadowMegadeth
    @DarkShadowMegadeth 7 лет назад +8

    Really great video guys!
    What are red flags, or dealbreakers, in a relationship?
    How do you know he's, or she's, the one to marry?

  • @octoberdawn1087
    @octoberdawn1087 3 года назад

    Using this in my teenager's literature cirriculm

  • @calebcountryside8797
    @calebcountryside8797 3 года назад

    Thx alot for this

  • @rebeccacky_
    @rebeccacky_ 7 лет назад +7

    Hi Justin, I have a question to ask, I was discussing this with a guy I recently confessed to, and he told me:
    I think feelings for a person are overemphasized in today's society. It doesn't matter whether I have feelings for the person or not, or whether I see myself having a future with her. If God says His will is for me to be with her, I will pursue her even if I'm not interested in her.
    The most important thing for me is that God's will in my life be done, including romantic relationships & marriage.
    I would like to know your thoughts on this... Also, I'm having trouble to support my views with scripture, he has used Hosea and scriptural evidence
    His quote from Hosea:
    The best example is Hosea. God told him to take Gomer (a prostitute) to be his wife & he did so. After awhile of having gotten married, she committed adultery & left Hosea. Later, God then commanded Hosea to take her back & Hosea did so.
    Hosea's relationship with Gomer was illustrative of God's relationship with Israel & God had a purpose for His commands.
    So my approach is to be obedient to God's will for my life because He has a purpose for it.
    He said it is possible to have absolutely no feelings or attraction whatsoever in order to get into a relationship, just on the basis of God's will all is possible. Also, in a long-term marriage he said that feelings don't need to exist. Yes I do agree that "feelings" shouldn't be the main reason, or deciding factor for us to be in a relationship because love is a choice that we do not fall in and out of love.
    We choose to love as shown in 1 Corinthians 13. Christ loved us and died for us even when I'm sure he did not "feel" like dying. He loved us anyways. That being said, some mutual passion and romance are taken place in the book of Song of Solomon. I know that it's important that we remember love is a choice, commitment is a choice, but marriage was designed for our good and God's glory. It's not designed to be miserable.
    So, I was wondering whether he's actually right on this. Sorry for the long post 😅

    • @shoriforvictory8645
      @shoriforvictory8645 7 лет назад

      Rebecca Chew Yes. You should definitely let God do his will in your life, and make sure that while doing it you also stay Faithful to God, and Kind to others around you, God loves a kind and Faithful heart. Bless you! Have a wonderful day! ❤

    • @rebeccacky_
      @rebeccacky_ 7 лет назад +1

      Isaac Davidsteph Hi, yes I 100% agree, but is it true that we don't require feelings at all in a relationship (Even in the context of marriage, feelings / emotions aren't necessary)? I do believe that human emotions play a part although, they shouldn't be the deciding factor of pursuing a romantic relationship. Thanks for your reply though :)

    • @shoriforvictory8645
      @shoriforvictory8645 7 лет назад +3

      Rebecca Chew Emotions do play a part, that is a fact.

    • @rebeccacky_
      @rebeccacky_ 7 лет назад +1

      Isaac Davidsteph Thanks again! My "friend" is not on our side though 😂 He believes that it is possible to not have emotions at all, I have been trying to convince him but it hasn't been working 😅

    • @shoriforvictory8645
      @shoriforvictory8645 7 лет назад

      Rebecca Chew Yeah. Convincing can be hard sometimes. And it is impossible to not have emotions, because everyone has them.

  • @Naturenerd1000
    @Naturenerd1000 7 лет назад +13

    A great passage from Alice in Wonderland not the Bible.

  • @marshacreary2442
    @marshacreary2442 6 лет назад

    1:16-1:37 In the Bible we also have Zacchaeus in a tree

  • @AbigailLapworthUK
    @AbigailLapworthUK 7 лет назад

    Very helpful questions!

  • @mariefrancelegiste6291
    @mariefrancelegiste6291 4 года назад

    What is getting know you better means

  • @loganarnold2106
    @loganarnold2106 7 лет назад +2

    Hey have you decided if you will do a vid about gluttony ?

  • @nissihires3518
    @nissihires3518 6 лет назад +1

    Oh my gosh! The person I like has the same calling as mine!

  • @aaronpresley
    @aaronpresley 7 лет назад

    Great content!!! Everyday of February? Pretty bold... but I will be praying for consistency with it one y'alls end. Much love and respect! ✌🏽

  • @willem518
    @willem518 7 лет назад +1

    Hey, I love the idea for feb!!!! Super Proud of you guys
    So i have a question. Its about how society has gotten use to the fact that people have been mixing, like from different races, cultures and skin colours, and i know back in the old days it was fround upon, but these days many people don't really see it as a issue which i think is awesome.
    But one thing that still hurts and propably will never heal is the fact that many christians and most traditional folks never let go of that.
    I know there are a lot of videos about why we should not mix and I know there are a lot of videos about why people who say we should not, are wrong. So i was hoping maybe make one about how you might see it and maybe something down that line?.
    Cheers and keep up the awesome videos!!!!

  • @JoshMitchell116
    @JoshMitchell116 6 лет назад

    Taking notes

  • @gracehodge6959
    @gracehodge6959 6 лет назад

    What should I do if he isn’t Christian but I really like him?

  • @janessatosh6460
    @janessatosh6460 7 лет назад +1

    Have a great day

  • @camillegonzalez4179
    @camillegonzalez4179 7 лет назад

    Really good points there, it makes a lot of sense to me, very coherent. I dont know/remember if you already made a viedeo about this, but, i know you have to be happy with god before getting married, but is it bad to be getting interrested in someone, and starting to get to know each other better... like dating before you feel completely understanding god? Because maybe getting to know that special someone will bring you closer to god... maybe?
    Thanks!
    ps. Sorry for my bad english, i'm french canadian.

  • @kristina-ob9cz
    @kristina-ob9cz 4 года назад +1

    I know this was posted a long time ago, but I want to know if I want to ask him a question like these , can I ask over text?

  • @engineer4god470
    @engineer4god470 6 лет назад

    I have a question- how do I know if I'm ready to start dating if I don't have anyone in mind to persue and I've never been in a relationship before?

  • @whiteshadow9235
    @whiteshadow9235 4 года назад

    Wrong said you!!
    If you want to make any relationship you should be asked he/ she honest or not.
    Now I can't find a happy relationship. It's main problem honesty.

  • @epgui
    @epgui 4 года назад +5

    Being an atheist it might seem odd to see me comment on your video, but I do find your perspective on #4 a bit shallow and sad. There are many people who don't have any meaningful relationship with God but who conduct themselves with integrity and who do much good in the world. I would pick as a life partner a godless-but-good soul over a religious-but-lost sheep any day: I think you have to ask yourself if "belonging in the group of people who identify as religious" is more important than living a virtuous life in your actual actions. "Does the person contribute to the betterment of society" is unequivocally a more important question than "does this person's notion of God and of their relationship to God match my own notions".
    On the one hand, if you focus so much on how people advertise or broadcast their "relationship with God" and so little on whether they live a fundamentally virtuous life, to a reasonable extent, you very much risk being yourself in the position of the lost sheep. Equally, if you think religion is required in order to have these more fundamental qualities that make someone a good life partner, you need to expand your social circle and look around at the rest of the world. This in-group-out-group mentality has to stop.
    Superficial aspects of religion often obfuscate the more important, deeper virtues. I don't care if someone identifies as religious, but I care if they're kind, humble, passionate, thoughtful, inquisitive, generous, well-intentioned, respectful, tolerant, open-minded. If you have all these underlying qualities, what's the point of discriminating on the basis of religion? How does that make this world a better place? What's the value of religion, independently from these other, more fundamental things?

    • @heidigrace06
      @heidigrace06 3 года назад

      Hey! I know this is a year old.. but I hope you wouldn't mind me responding from a Christians perspective.
      First of all.. you made some really good points. I'm not criticizing anything, just sharing my perspective. Another way to think about what he was saying was to be sure that your values aligned; if your basis of morals, beliefs, life style, and overall just foundations are not aligned, Christian or not a long-term relationship
      would be difficult.
      Second.. I believe that there is no such thing as a "good soul". I understand what you meant by that, but as a Christian I think that everyone including myself is far from good, no good that we could ever do could balance out the bad.
      Finally.. please allow me to say this. My God, the God that I believe to be the one true all powerful creator of the universe is the reason that I live. I live to serve Him because he died to save me. Whether or not you believe that is perfectly fine, but I hope you can understand that if someone isn't striving to live their life according to that direction I can't commit to building a relationship, a future, a marriage, a family, anything like that with them. Our lives and values would be going two completely different directions. but Christians aren't trying to "reject" or "force out" anyone who "doesn't make the cut" or "isn't good enough". It's the opposite.. Christians are saying that none of us are good enough.
      I hope this made some sense, and would love to discuss this more. If you made it this far, thanks for reading my perspective.

  • @toyag638
    @toyag638 7 лет назад

    Good questions😇

  • @jubileerenee
    @jubileerenee 6 лет назад

    Thank You!!

  • @abbiejedward
    @abbiejedward 7 лет назад +1

    How do i learn to be content with singleness??

  • @Lafemmepapiyess
    @Lafemmepapiyess 7 лет назад +2

    I just realize that I have no mission how do I find out?

    • @evelyne2891
      @evelyne2891 4 года назад +1

      Do you know what your mission is now? :)

    • @kiyakassa1726
      @kiyakassa1726 4 года назад

      @@evelyne2891 😂😂😂

  • @seanh9882
    @seanh9882 6 лет назад +1

    I mean, good questions, but I think they're a bit to in depth to know about. Cause I dont think an everyday friend or dating partner is gonna tell u their greatest failure outtakes nowhere

  • @chavafinkler36
    @chavafinkler36 6 лет назад

    It would be helpful if the man and woman in this video had equal time to share their ideas!

  • @YoursTrulyChris
    @YoursTrulyChris 7 лет назад +6

    The first shall be last Justin....

  • @benita16395
    @benita16395 4 года назад

    I could tell you guys were christians from the start!! I could just sense itt !

  • @chelseafaye93
    @chelseafaye93 7 лет назад +1

    Can you guys speak about ways to maintain godly friendships with people of the opposite sex? :)

    • @chelseafaye93
      @chelseafaye93 7 лет назад

      And even how that can differentiate when you’re single, dating, or married?

  • @stimmy2089
    @stimmy2089 2 года назад

    Him:how has your relatinship with god changed
    Atheist:..........

  • @heyitskimani
    @heyitskimani 7 лет назад +2

    I'm the first view, first comment and second like 🤗

  • @shannong141
    @shannong141 7 лет назад

    god bless you all

  • @kyleasmith83
    @kyleasmith83 Год назад

    Why do you have to put religion if you're advice?

  • @galacticgenesis806
    @galacticgenesis806 7 лет назад +1

    okay what's going on xD my friend and i were talking about relationships as well

  • @relaxationbycalypso
    @relaxationbycalypso 7 лет назад

    What does the Bible say about being asextual? Not really a relationship question, but still in that area.

    • @hopeahooper
      @hopeahooper 7 лет назад

      Brianna Roberts scripture talks about those who are called to singleness! Google it! I think this is EXACTLY about the asexual life. :D

    • @relaxationbycalypso
      @relaxationbycalypso 7 лет назад

      Hope Hooper Thank you!

    • @HeadDetectiveLassie
      @HeadDetectiveLassie 7 лет назад

      What about asexuals who are still romantic and want to find love?

    • @relaxationbycalypso
      @relaxationbycalypso 7 лет назад

      HeadDetectiveLassie I'd say just make sure the person you want to be with knows not to expect that sort of thing from you.

  • @CDFFdating
    @CDFFdating 7 лет назад

    Love Dating and Relationships month!! Hope your viewers might check out CDFF and see if it may be the right fit for them :) We hope they will give CDFF a try! Thank you for sharing and for these 5 important dating questions :)

  • @christianstudios5359
    @christianstudios5359 7 лет назад

    I’ve got a question I have a crush on multiple girls help!!! Jk well about the “help!!!” Part I have cruses on multiple girls and they have boyfriends or are to old for me what do I do? I do ask God and all that great stuff but I just wanted to hear what you guys say on the matter cause God can talk to us through other people

  • @empressmagneta
    @empressmagneta 3 года назад

    This is weird. Are you forcing her to be a Christian ??

  • @HearttoHeartTV
    @HearttoHeartTV 6 лет назад

    This is very vital... #hearttohearttv

  • @janessatosh6460
    @janessatosh6460 7 лет назад +1

    I am sorry that your brother died Emily

  • @nildacarvalho8527
    @nildacarvalho8527 3 года назад

    I think ask about what sex is for you???....
    And what do you expecting from that???

  • @oscarobioha595
    @oscarobioha595 5 лет назад +1

    1 year later they've broken up🤣🤣🤣

    • @usaidgamer2509
      @usaidgamer2509 4 года назад

      Really?

    • @AlitaQuinn
      @AlitaQuinn 4 года назад

      Usaid Gamer No they’re not. He posted a picture with her on his Instagram a few days ago.

  • @empressmagneta
    @empressmagneta 3 года назад

    Why do you keep telling her business? Tell your stories.
    You’re using her story to get views.

  • @jasontlaige6234
    @jasontlaige6234 6 лет назад

    Question 1: is this Mr Struggle?

  • @Tyler2hunnid
    @Tyler2hunnid 5 лет назад

    What God? lol

  • @preciousmatlapeng9497
    @preciousmatlapeng9497 5 лет назад +1

    Her lips are pale 😐 sorry

  • @inthefleshpayyourrespect8020
    @inthefleshpayyourrespect8020 4 года назад

    Question #4 is pure bull💩...
    B/C 1st off:Who’s to say gods actually real.
    So ask the question if they believe in god, and then carry on with the other half. 😷