23 Benefits of Sexual Self-Control
People Who HAVE Sexual Self-Control...
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Demonstrate they have respect for themselves and others.
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Prove they really care about their partner's health and future.
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Develop impulse control.
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Resist the influence of others.
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Can look forward to marital sexual intimacy without fears or regrets.
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Are able to bond completely to their spouse.
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Have the proof they can be faithful.
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Offer their mate a body free of disease.
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Give their mate a heart that isn't hardened, distrustful or suspicious.
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Determine how they want to be treated, instead of hoping for it.
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Eliminate the problem of dating someone who wants to use you for sex.
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Learn how to resist temptation.
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After a break up, find it much easier to remain close friends.
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Know if their partner is someone who can be trusted to resist temptation from others.
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Develop qualities to be successful in marriage: trustworthiness, respect, delayed gratification.
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Discover all the other things they have in common with their partner.
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Studies show, are much more likely to STAY married.
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Have high standards that attract others with high standards.
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Can anticipate greater passion and intimacy in marriage because there is no fear or guilt.
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Learn to communicate and express love in a variety of ways besides the physical.
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Are able to discuss anything about their relationship with other people without shame or being secretive.
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Never have to fear thinking some other lover during intimate moments.
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(Who have religious traditions) have a relationship with God, family and others that is truthful, hopeful and guilt-free.