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1.You choose to respect yourself.

2. Your prove you really care about your partner's health and future.

3. You develop self-control.

4. You resist the influence of others.

5. You can look forward to marital sexual intimacy without fears or regrets.

6. You will be able to bond completely to your spouse.

7. Your partner will have the proof that you can be faithful.

8. You know you will offer your mate a body free of disease.

9.  You give your mate a heart that isn't hardened, distrustful or suspicious.

10. You decide how you want to be treated, instead of hoping for it.

11. You eliminate the problem of dating people who want to use you for sex.

12. You learn how to resist temptation.

13. If you did break up, it would be much easier to remain close friends.

14. You find out if your partner is someone you can trust to resist temptation from others.

15. You develop qualities you'll need in marriage: trustworthiness, respect, delayed gratification.

16. You learn about all the other things you have in common.

17. Studies show, you're more likely to stay married.

18. Your high standards will attract others with high standards.

19. You can have greater passion and intimacy with your spouse.

20. You both learn how to communicate and express your love in a variety of ways
      (not just physically).

21. You'll be able to discuss anything about your relationship with other people without shame
       or being secretive.

22. Your spouse will KNOW you are thinking ONLY of them during intimate moments.

23. (For those with religious tradtions) Your relationship with your God, your family and others can
      be truthful, hopeful and guilt-free.

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