Scripture does not say. The Bible describes marriages arranged through families and betrothal, not dating, so it gives no rule about being friends first. In seven studies of nearly 1,900 people, two thirds said their romantic relationship began as a friendship, and university students named a friendship turning romantic as the best way to meet a partner. What does the Bible say about being friends before dating? Nothing directly. Dating as a custom does not appear in Scripture. The marriages…

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