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By Melody
Ellenberger
The reason many
singles are reluctant to "save it" until marriage is because they are afraid
that the sex will be bad. Therefore, they use the excuse that the only
way to determine whether someone will be good in bed or sexually compatibility
is to "do it." If you are of that opinion, it is my hope that in reading this
article, you will allow your mind to stretch and make room for a healthier
alternative.
It takes a whole lot
more than wearing sexy clothes and being a good kisser to be a good lover. When
you are dating someone, it is important to pay attention to the person’s
behavior. Here are some questions that may help you in determining if the
person has the capacity to be a good lover:
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Do you like the sound of his/her voice?
It is important to notice whether there is expression in the person’s
voice. Also, do you like the tone and quality of his/her voice? |
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Does he/she listen attentively as you share intimate
details about yourself? Someone who is
listening attentively is making appropriate eye contact, exhibiting open
body language (arms relaxed at the sides and perhaps leaning slightly
forward). The person will also remember some of the details you’ve
shared and bring them up in a future conversation. |
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Is he/she willing to share intimate details about
himself/herself? An available, loving person
has the ability to be vulnerable and open up. Also, it is important to
notice the amount of emotion expressed in the sharing. Of course, a
little excitement or a little sadness is normal, but pay attention to
the extremes. |
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Is his/her only topic of conversation himself/herself?
This is probably an obvious one—a good lover is a person who is able to
talk about a variety of subjects. |
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Does he/she have a spirit of helpfulness?
Is he or she willing to open a door, help you carry something, help you
fix something, etc. Also, pay attention to whether the person has the
ability to reciprocate. A person who is able to give of himself/herself
makes a better lover. |
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How does he/she respond to change?
Flexibility is an important character trait that should not be
forgotten. A good lover is someone who can easily adapt. |
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Is he/she able to occasionally come up with creative
and spontaneous ideas for dates that are out of the ordinary?
Pay attention to how willing he/she is to try something that you haven’t
done together before. A person who can be creative and spontaneous
while dating is much more likely to be a creative, spontaneous lover. |
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Does he/she appear to be comfortable when you hug each
other? You want to be with someone that makes
you feel at ease. A good lover is able to reach out for a hug that
lasts for more than one or two seconds. |
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Has the person mentioned reading articles or books
regarding relationships and sex? A good lover
is a knowledgeable lover. |
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Are you able to talk intimately about sex?
This is the most important one of all. A good lover is someone who can
talk about the intimate details of sex. You can’t learn everything you
need to know from books, etc., as each person has different needs. If
you can talk about your likes and dislikes, you will know whether or not
you are compatible. |
Your dating partner
is not a car. He/she does not need to be "test-driven." He/she needs to be
understood, respected, honored and cherished as a precious child of God. We
also need to have more faith and trust in God that he will pair us with a
partner that is a good fit (in every sense of the word).
Luke 16:10
- Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and
whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
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