Important things to consider before making it official.

Certainly you can consider these things before dating at ALL, but I talk about what I think is most important to consider before dating (period) in my chapter on dating in my book!

I love that you mention a healthy place doesn't mean a problem-free place!

Am I using them to fill some void in my life? Am I starting this relationship because I am lonely? Why do I want to enter into this relationship? Am I in a mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy place to date?

I love the one earring look 😂💖

Good video. I’m interested though...you gave a lot of reasons why you shouldn’t enter into a relationship. What are some reasons why you SHOULD enter into a relationship? Keep up the good work 😀

Let's face it. When you enter into a relationship, you will either eventually get married, or you will break up. Break-ups suck and are painful. Yes, we can't totally avoid it, but hopefully these will prevent them to a degree. And yes, that is why you take some time off to grieve after a break-up. Thanks Emily

It’s be awesome if your husband had some advice for us guys haha. Everything you said was true for both sides of the relationship, really amazing advice!

Just sayin'... I LOVE your new hair!!

Will you elaborate more on the loneliness part? I know a lot of people who are lonely because they are single and would like to get married and start a family because they feel drawn to the vocation of marriage. I think dating with standards when your life is in order except for feeling lonely is ok. We are not meant to live alone. I think she's saying don't date someone you know is not good for you in order to avoid the loneliness. Dating someone who is a good match seems like a great way to battle loneliness to me 🤷

your hair and necklace are both poppin'!! I want to say Emily you've been one of the biggest blessings I've received in 2018. Your videos have helped me date with a wayyyy higher standards and I so appreciate that! Last year I definitely did get into some problematic relationships because I was lonely and was filling my void of lack of self love, but I was able to work through that and am now dating someone who pushes me to be a better person spiritually, financially, and charecterize, and who I support as well <3

Wow Emily, this video could have not come at a more perfect time! Thanks so much! 💕

Thank you for this. This really put words to why I’m hesitating about entering a relationship right now. My spirit knew to wait, but this really helped articulate why! And is helping me be more aware of my heart. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing this. I think it is important for everybody to know this.

Thank you so much! Thanks to God I am not in a relationship at the moment. You just give me the answer and is because I feel lonely and afraid that I will die a old persone that no one will remember. I am not yet ready or I am not yet at that stage where I can give fully. I am affraid to give because previously I gave everything and receive nothing back...

Already liking the video before watching all of it😃😃😍😍

How do you always have perfect timing?! I needed this rn... thank you sister 💗

💛you Emily!! God bless you and your beautiful family!!! Divorced for 5 years. Praying for a God fearing husband. Getting impatient! I feel like I have a big X over me.. like it has NOT worked out with no one. I’m 37! Please pray for me.

i really needed to hear this! thank you for making this video! ❤️

This was such a great video Emily (as usual)!! I totally agree with you and can relate especially being in high school

I LOVE this video! That you so much for it Emily!