Too often it replaces creating that soul-to-soul connection that is the basis for an eternal relationship
The same thing is true with men asking women on dates. They fear they are signaling interest in marriage, rather than just a chance to get to know someone better.
This makes going out on a date more burdened than it needs to be. Instead of just a social outing with a friend you are getting to know, each date becomes an audition for marriage. Young single adults think they have to move fast and know quickly.
It is about finding someone who loves the Lord and wants to grow with you, because you have already been growing together
In some ways, this is surely a response for young Latter-day Saints of understanding that marriage is important, but on the other hand, ironically, this idea is a huge impediment to marriage actually happening.
You cannot know someone until you’ve spent some time with them-and early dates should not be an audition for marriage.
