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Date Someone Who Communicates Consistently

There is a difference between being constantly contacted and being genuinely connected. Someone can message you throughout the day and still have no meaningful understanding of your life, values, convictions, or assignment. What you should desire is communication that brings clarity, maturity, and mutual understanding.

Your purpose requires concentration. If your dating relationship keeps you emotionally distracted, constantly anxious, endlessly checking your phone, or wondering what the other person means, you may need to examine what the relationship is producing in you. “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” 1 Corinthians 14:33.

Consider the kind of person you are becoming through this relationship. Are you becoming more disciplined or more distracted? Are you praying more or constantly analyzing messages? Are you becoming more productive in your assignment or spending your days waiting for someone's attention? These questions are not about rejecting romance. They are about refusing to lose yourself while pursuing it.

Healthy communication should help two people understand one another's world. Talk about purpose. Talk about values. Talk about family. Talk about ministry. Talk about work. Talk about responsibility. Talk about the future. Learn how the person communicates when they are tired, disappointed, busy, misunderstood, or under pressure. Communication is not merely how often someone says “I miss you”; it is how responsibly they help you understand where the relationship is going.

Do not date someone who makes you abandon your focus just to maintain their attention. You were not created merely to be someone's romantic partner. You were created to glorify God through your life. Let communication serve that purpose. The right relationship should create greater clarity about your journey with Christ, not constant confusion about your identity.

Hope Expression Values You 
Apostle Prince Victor Matthew 

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