There is this break up of a certain celebrity couple that has recently made the news. It seems that it was over his refusal to have sexual intimacy with her. This is newsworthy today because the media is pointing out his “dysfunction” and not hers. Interesting. Just what will waiting to have sex do for you as a single? Here are a few benefits:

1. You will be obeying God and His word and will have His blessing.
2. You will build a much deeper level of trust with one another.
3. You will affirm the worth of one another.
4. You are actually caring more about this person than your own desires and needs.
5. You will be an example to your peers and one day to your children.
6. You will be protected from sexual shame and rejection (not to mention sexually transmitted diseases).
7. You will totally avoid an unplanned pregnancy.
8. You will not be confused in your emotions as love and respect grows without guilt in waiting.
9. You will build character, patience and self-control.
10. You will have a greater level of trust (sexual and beyond) for each other once you are married.

(Called Together, 2009, Steve and Mary Prokopchak, Destiny Image Publishers)