How important is attraction in dating?

Pastor Mark Driscoll and Pastor Tim Gaydos answer this question as part of a live Q&A session at Mars Hill Downtown. Members SMS questions to their pastors to be answered in real time.

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[tashkon]

The closer I have been drawn to Christ, the more I am attracted to a woman made beautiful by the love of Christ.

[CrackedCisternMusic]

Regarding "Obesity" first of all... I know of many woman who do not swell up to massive proportions over the course of their marriage... and if they do... aside from how I would feel about her appearance... I would encourage the woman to lose weight for health's sake... because when she gets up in age and she's still gaining pounds, that is gonna spell out a lot of problems... idk why people in America seem to worry so much more about appearance when it comes to weight more than health.

[GodsOddChild]

I made a list of negotiables (height/weight proportionate, wants pets, etc.) and a list of non-negotiables (can't smoke or drink, no dope, has to have an education, Christian, involved with church, etc) and God provided for me exactly what I was looking for and exactly what He knew I needed.

[aveyowyns]

@suzyros

...only, Grace is beautiful.

[dontgetmarried999]

Never co-sign or mix finances with a woman, no marriage, avoid long distance relationships, watch the youtube video alimony: a lottery, don't live together, listen to tom leykis(youtube), watch out for marriage fraud from illegal immigrants, no single moms with kids at home, learn to pass the check, avoid women in debt with no job/car, meet up at free places/parks/cafe/bookstore, avoid high drama women that demand to be spoiled, invest in a good education, be less interested in her, stay single.

[karaj555]

@mba2ceo seriously?? find a girl who likes to :)

[mba2ceo]

@karaj555 ... please tell me what a woman wants:) so I can get a HOT RICH lovin' creature to suck my ...

[mba2ceo]

@karaj555 I disagree ...

[karaj555]

Attraction is so much for than just physically hot. It's like what he describes. That's my hubby for me:) Spent many years trying to reject the fact that we were meant for each other because of commitments and differences, but wow he is just like gravity to me. It doesn't mean you aren't attracted to others or find other people interesting, but no one holds a candle to him. :)

[karaj555]

@mba2ceo your a man aren't you.... not even close to what women want

[BadMix]

@suzyros Please desire a man that loves you like Jesus loves his church, not as Mark loves Grace.

We know Mark´s love for his wife, he´s very public about that, but there is no relationship as perfect as Christ has with his church. That´s what every women should desire.

I try to love my wife as Jesus loves us, but being only a man I fail miserably at that, and that´s why even if in your gracious eyes I am a good spouse, the one you should be looking at as an example is Jesus´s.

[4dojo]

it makes sense cuz even though marraiges used to be arranged, it doesn't work out. Just think of leah and jacob.