Do you think being in a relationship is overrated?

Question

I've never had a boyfriend and I refuse to settle. I'm starting to give up hope. It is easier for me to give up than to pray and have faith. What are your thoughts???

Answer 1

Do you want to have a boyfriend? If so - get in the field!

Answer 2

Having the desire to get marry

is human nature to.

Of course it isn't over rated.

It's only natural...

And I think you need to get out

and meet and talk more.  Depends

are you REALLY getting out there?

Maybe it's shyness or social problems..

Practice and pray persistently.

I know it must be really hard for you.

Answer 3

Extremely overrated. Most people can't survive without a significant other which I find totally pathetic. If you find the right person though, it can be pretty awesome. If you're talking about a relationship with Jesus or something I highly suggest a real man. Jesus is like the crappy BF that never calls and never writes.

Answer 4

when you get old and know one wants you. you have someone to share the experience with

Answer 5

yes, its alot of work. plus, maybe you are called to be single.

Answer 6

If you don't want a family and can support yourself, of course it is. However, if you do have children, it's better to have your loved there to help take care of them, and help with financial support. In my honest opinion, I wouldn't never pray because I don't believe in religion. When I used to believe, prayer never solved anything, and it didn't take long for me to realize I was talking to the air.

Answer 7

I think it is overrated. I ask my self these same questions. I don't think you will be in a relationship unless you will settle for what you don't want. If you are praying for God to send you a man then give up. It doesn't work that way.  

Answer 8

Rating things about relationships is overrated.

Answer 9

Yes, being in a relationship is definitely over-rated!  The thing is there are not many men that are the right ones, you know, the kind we need.

Men who take advantage are many and they are very destructive and would make your life worse.

Don't focus on it---Just pray and leave it with the Lord and he will take care of it in his time.  I think that's better because we tend to worry about things like this.  But 32 isn't old!  I'm much older than that and still hoping for the right man unless it's against God's will.

Btw, Laura Bush was 32 or 33 when she got married to the president.

Answer 10

Funny... at a certain point in my life, I decided I would never date again, and that I would die alone at some distant point of the future.  And now here I am, married with two kids.  My life--and dating!--didn't happen quite like I thought they would, but looking back on it I suppose that's to be expected.

If it helps, I met my life partner when I was slightly older than you are now.  I had dated before, but was still a virgin.  Makes me think you aren't past redemption, so to speak.

You know, the funny thing is, people will always tell you it'll happen when you least expect it--and damned if that isn't exactly what happened!  I was visiting a friend, bringing her something, and she introduced this friend of hers, and well, things went from there.  (I should mention that she did act as somewhat of an intermediary--she vouched that I wasn't going to be an octopus, and so forth.)

Answer 11

Why give up? Why let satan beat you?

I want you to focus on this scripture real quick.

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

Mat 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

Mat 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Mat 14:28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Mat 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

Mat 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

Mat 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Mat 14:32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

The only reason Peter gave up because he looked at the storms in his life. The devil knows what he can do to make you give up. Too many times we take our eyes off of God and start looking at the problems in our life and start to give up. The bible says that when Peter fell Jesus REACHED down and picked him up. If Jesus can reach down....that means Peter was in arms length. So Peter was almost there! He almost got to Jesus. But gave up. You don't know how close you are when you quit.

Also realize that after Peter got inside the boat the stroms STOPPED! That tells you that the devil can not last forever, he doesn't have that type of endurance. He has to give up at some point. You never know how close you are to a blessing. At some point he will tire out and quit. You can't use faith like a diet. If its not working the first couple of days don't just quit. You can't trie out and let the devil beat you. He has to tire out at some point just like he did Peter. Once Peter gave up the winds stopped.

Gal 6:9 Do not get tired of doing what is good. For you will reap your blessing in due season.

Any more questions or concerns email me. I love to encourage people through the word of God.

Answer 12

At times I do, yes. I've been married twice and I've been single for about two and a half years now. I enjoy many things about being single. I can eat what I want when I want. I can go do whatever I want whenever I want. I can clean up or live like a slob. On the other hand, I sometimes miss being with someone I love and doing fun things together. But, mostly I like being single.