My biggest struggle is having people respect my boundaries that I have put in place, because of the person that I once was. I have been abstinent for a little over two years now and it feels impossible to convince people that I have changed for a greater reason and for this alone I struggle with my relationships. I know in the back of my mind that I shouldn't waste my time with these people, but I also would like to prove to the people of my past that I do have a relationship with God now that supersedes over any man. Real love I can't say that I have ever experienced unless it was coming from my father or the Lord.  I don't even bother dating anymore because I'm looking for potential life partners while the guy is looking for someone to spend time with and it is exhausting having to explain my beliefs and thoughts only to be dismissed by the end. So I found this website and joined in the hopes of meeting other young like-minded individuals for a change :)