Email: Six-month rule [SD]

I think self-control is essential too. However, [engaging the passions] is more a political than a theological question: Conservatives say no, everyone else says yes (within reason, that is, a loving and responsible relationship). The thing is, conservatives have the most stark yet pure vision for what is loving and responsible: Nothing outside of marriage.

If you don't know you want to marry someone after dating for six months (or more), then it's probably in both your interests to remain friends but move on. Life is too short. I'm serious.