i sorta kinda know how you feel--regarding the waiting unitl marriage aspect. i'm only 18, so, i've never been married. four years ago, i pledged to remain a virgin until i was married. and i have an amazing circle of friends who have pledged too. & i feel completely comfortable with them, and with my decision- because i am honoring God.. i also agree with you on the whole temptation subject. it's hard being a virgin in a society, where people laugh at virginity...but, i'm gonna be who i am, regardless. and you know, some people may not understand, and that's okay. i really really know how you feel... prayer changes things. and ultimately, you may not see the result immediately, but, it works every time.whenever you feel tempted, pray about it. ask God to give you the strength to resist temptation and deal with this. it works for me, and i know it will for you, love!

I know how you feel. Once I got divorced I kept to myself acknowleging only the fact that God would eventually send someone who was worthy of me to once again give myself to and put my trust in but it has been a couple of years and yes it is easy to call someone up and have them take care of the physical but once that need is satisified, what then? These individuals are also using you without the committment and while it is easy to say, continue to hold out and continue to pray.,I know it is not always easy. But you can deflect some of this by becomming involved in other stuff. Volunteering, mentoring, working out with friends, book clubs etc. Sometimes all you have to do is refocus your energy and the physical yearnings will not go away but will lessen...at least until you can find Mr. Right.

After going through so much "drama" within my past relationships I have been celibate for a few years.Yes it is hard waiting for that special one, but I believe it will be worth the wait. When temptations come, I think about all the bad things that could happen, unwanted pregnancies, STDs, and HIV/AIDS and pray I about it. I keep myself busy with work, and doing different things at home, cutting grass, walking the dog, washing the car and giving the pooch a bath. You may think these things are foolish, but believe what I tell you it works.