Always say yes to a first date?

I think first dates deserve as much discernment and prayer as anything else. I used to accept these as I wanted to be open and put my faith in God, but really, the Holy Spirit was already rejecting these "suitors" because He knows the beginning to the end. Some may see it as harmless, but I believe that this opens doors to falsified hope and confusion. Can it be an opportunity to share a conversation about our faith? Sure. However the added layers may be more detrimental than a polite decline.

I wonder how many people have missed their God given life partner for a trivial reason? We have free will and we can easily block Gods gift by simply refusing it. I know, I almost did it.

For a first date, yes. To start a relationship with someone, no. Only start a relationship after 4 pillars checked; 1 - same values. Both must have the same values 2 - same lifestyle. Active person with active person, sedentary with sedentary 3 - same faith. A person who believes in Christ and God having relationship with a person who doesn’t believe in Christ and God, will never work out. 4 - attraction and chemistry. This is the last pillar but many people think it should be the first one.

Absolutely...not. if you are talking but you dont see anything happen you shouldnt say yes to a date proposal. Bc it will ruin both your time

Argument against saying yes: - you are conditioning yourself to disrespect your wants and needs. You should only say yes after checking the other person is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe.. - you are not building your skills to vet and guard your heart. - if you have that much time to throw at strays, your life is unfocused.

Only say yes to a date if you want to not because you feel obliged

The question doesn't make sense. Is the question, "Do you always say yes to a first date?"...? If that's the question, then obviously no.

Depends I guess. I’d not say yes to someone I was actively not attracted to because that’s not likely to change and isn’t fair on the other party. But in any other case sure why not! It’s not possible to gauge compatibility until you actually start getting to know someone deeply imo

Depends how much I get paid that month!

Well, if you say no, there will never be a second date and we know it will end, unless you can magically skip directly to the second date. But maybe I misunderstood the question.

Any question involving"always" can only produce failure

I really don’t like these 2 words put together ‘first’ and ‘date’. I think if you do everything you can to NOT build pressure and deescalate stress you could go out as friends and see if you can get on with each other one on one well first BEFORE going out on an official date at the 2nd meeting.

I feel like this really depends on if you feel comfortable with someone or click well with someone. I don’t think you should say yes to a first date with someone you don’t feel comfortable with or click well with. I understand that there still is a risk that even if you feel comfortable or click well with someone online it can be a different story when you meet in person. But I’ve never even had a first date with anyone so take my comments with a grain of salt.

there is nothing wrong saying "yes" to every first date if it ALIGNS with you values but if it does not, then you are not setting a proper boundary for yourself. We often find ourselves afraid of rejection and disappointment: "what would he/she thinks of me I refuse?" but if you keep on doing it, you will eventually lose yourself in the process. Ask God for guidance.