I agree with most people that have posted so far - pain sucks but it's not something that we need to avoid at all costs. Having your heart broken, or breaking someone's heart, are things that I think everyone should go through. It can drastically change your life but sometimes for the better. It makes you grow, it gives you perspective and it shows you that you can get over just about anything.
Also - I don't think anyone's mentioned the physical aspect of the original post - but I think not being physical before marriage is a horrible idea. I don't mean to say that you have to have sex before marriage - but I think it's a good idea. Learning how to be physical with someone is almost as important as learning how to be there with them emotionally.
Things can hurt - but learning from pain is good.
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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.
-Raoul Duke
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