Girlfriends!!!

I love that the word girlfriend could have so many meanings. I'm sure the first meaning that most people jump to is the girlfriend/boyfriend relationship. So, I'll start there.

Being a girlfriend is a key part of the courtship time. Courting is important because it is time used for two people to decide if God has called them to marry each other, not to marriage in general, but to each other. It is important when you become a girlfriend not to be completely attached to this other person. Family & close friends should be an integral part of this process. If you are still in school, you should encourage each other in your studies. In your work, this relationship should also lead to better work habits. It is also important that when you become someone's girlfriend, your relationship with your family & friends shouldn't suffer. If this other person is making these central relationships suffer, you should really reconsider what the strain on your other relationships are? Is it that you spend to much time alone, only with each other, for example.

Your relationship with God should also become stronger. This other person should be bringing you closer to Christ. Praying with each other and for each other is a crucial part of deciding what God's will for your life is.

Remember, girlfriends can turn into fiances, who turn into wives. You want to make sure that your relationship is healthy so that if you decide it is God's will to marry each other, it is a relationship that is healthy and centered around Christ.

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The other type of girlfriends are your closest girls!!! It's important to make time for your girlfriends. Finding women to keep you accountable to your dreams and goals, prayer life, love life, and just to kick back is important for a balanced life! Even after you are married, it is important to make time for the girls in your life. If you are having a hard time finding good girlfriends, look into women groups in your church. Also, joining clubs & organizations for sports or other hobbies can also be a great way to meet women who enjoy the same things that you do!

 No matter what, girlfriends are important in everyone's life!!!!!!