Waiting and Dating by Myles Munroe Summary
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In "Waiting and Dating," Dr. Myles Munroe revolutionizes relationship wisdom with his four-stage approach. Boasting a perfect 5-star Goodreads rating, this guide challenges conventional dating myths while asking: What if friendship - not attraction - is the true foundation for lasting love?
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The Art of Becoming Whole Before Dating
Finding true love isn't about desperate searching - it's about becoming so complete within yourself that you no longer feel you need someone else. This counterintuitive approach forms the foundation of successful relationships: you're only truly ready to date when you don't need to. Our culture tells us we must find "our other half" to be complete, but genuine relationship readiness comes from wholeness - feeling complete within yourself. Most relationships fail because people enter them feeling incomplete, creating weak partnerships where neither gives 100%. These relationships exist in constant insecurity, lasting only as long as each person feels their needs are met. Need eliminates choice, while wholeness allows decisions based on preference rather than desperation. Consider Adam - he was complete and content before Eve was created. He was alone but not lonely, fulfilled in his work and divine connection. He never sought a companion; providing Eve was God's idea. This reveals a profound truth: you're ready to date when you've first learned to be single. Being truly single means finding fulfillment in your singleness - being complete physically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually without depending on others. This wholeness is marked by a healthy self-concept, clear faith, and internal direction rather than being controlled by others' opinions. Use this time to develop yourself fully, becoming so consumed by personal growth that finding a partner becomes secondary to becoming your best self.
Friendship and Myth-Breaking: Foundations for Healthy Relationships
Character Over Chemistry: Making Wise Relationship Choices
Essential Questions for Relationship Discernment
Perfect Timing: Preparing for Marriage
Engagement: Sacred Preparation for Lasting Marriage
The Patience That Builds Lasting Love
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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