Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Let's (not) spend the night together :: Catholic News Agency (CNA

Dear Anthony,

I am in a long-distance relationship and it’s my turn to visit him. He offered to put me up in his guest room. I know we are both committed to staying chaste, but I wonder if this is the right thing to do.

Thank you for writing about this. The Rolling Stones sang, “Let’s spend the night together” for two people feeling drawn to each other. But the better advice is let’s NOT spend the night together, for the same reason. Two people drawn to each other in the normal, beautiful ways God created love between a man and woman must proceed with caution. They must respect the realities of attraction.

Read more of this excellent article here: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column.php?n=1441