Discussion.1

Paige, let's talk about sex, baby, let's talk about you and me. omg jk

But really, here's the dilemma:

Studies show that couples who DON'T live together before marriage are 30% less likely to get a divorce. Those of us who want to "test drive" the situation are basically doomed to Divorceville! Why do you think this is? Is it likely that the hyper-religious are happier than normal folks, or do they just keep their mouths shut better? Additionally, suppose I wanted to be born again. Do you think that I (or you for that matter) could actually enter into a relationship, having that person know that while we've had sex before, we are NOT going to do it with them until we're married? Is this really feasible or fair? Which do you think is better: Abstaining from sex and co-habitation until marriage or the opposite? Just how much does sex have to do with happiness in a relationship? Should sex even be tied in with religion?

Recap of the questions posed:

1. Why do you think that the above statistic is true?

2. Is it acceptable to have had sex in the past, but later decide to wait until marriage?

3. Is it better in your opinion to abstain from sex and co-habitation until marriage, or the verso?

4. How much bearing does sex have on satisfaction with a relationship?

5. Should sex even be tied in with religion?



Let's hear what you have to say!

Samanthia Blogs for Paige

I've decided to make a blog. Not because I want people to read it, but because I want my roommate, Paige Chromy, to read it. Everything I say here is addressed to and aimed at her. Hopefully she will rise to the spirit of this thing and post back a lot.

Paige is an insightful, offbeat, funny, and strikingly deep thinker, even if that's not how you perceive her. You CAN be a cheerleader and be intellectual. Paige makes me think almost everyday. She's also one of the only Christians who is willing to rap with me in a way that is not
a) walking on egg shells
b) damning me to hell
c) going for the conversion
d) (this is why she's so great, it's a contradiction) letting me believe what I want

Paige always talks about her philosophy class, and I must admit, I wish I were there. Since I can't be....Paige-y! Let's have our own philosophical discussions. What do you say? <3

This is as much a Valentine as it is an invitation to the debate.