Is it bad to have a physical relationship before marriage?
Yes, because you might not be in love.
No, because it's better than having no contact at all. It’s not bad for a married person to have their first meeting with their future spouse before marriage, but the long answer is that it depends on how you think about relationships and other people in general. So, what's the big deal? They're just humans, right? But good relationships are built upon trust and intimacy, and it’s important to be able to trust your partner implicitly — even at an early stage of the relationship. That's why premarital sex can feel like cheating if you don't understand that there is an enormous amount of time invested in building this sense of trust.
It depends on the situation and your values.
Many people are very strict about not having physical contact with someone who isn't their partner, and many others believe it's okay as long as you're in love. Here's what we did to help you find out which opinion is the right one.
We found a whole bunch of sources who make arguments for either side of the debate:
"No, because it might show how badly blooded marriage can be."
"Yes because sex before marriage is a sin that can cost us our salvation."
"It seems like physical intimacy can be dangerous if you are not careful and come from an emotional place of love. I personally believe that married couples should be in love before they have sex."
"No, because physical intimacy before marriage is a sin that can cost us our salvation."
"Yes, because it's better to be safe than sorry."
"No, because if you are not in love, you're basically just fooling around, and I believe this can cause problems down the line."
"Yes, because it's better to be safe than sorry."
You will find many more opinions on this topic.