05/14/2026
Dating/Online dating should come with limits, not full access. Why? Because in the beginning, you are still learning the theory of who a person says they are. Discernment takes time. Character takes time. Consistency takes time.
Once we begin to understand those measures upfront, then we will know whether our hearts can safely go all the way in.
Love bombing is real. It has been a manipulation technique for years. Some people use excessive attention, affection, compliments, and emotional intensity to gain quick access to your heart. And when we allow full emotional access too early, we can end up emotionally downgraded because the relationship was never built on truth, stability, or genuine connection.
Before love, we must first love ourselves. Know ourselves. Understand what we want and what we do not want. Healthy boundaries matter.
Many of us were never taught that, so we just “go with the flow.” It feels good not to feel lonely. It feels good to have attention. It feels good when someone chooses us. But while we are enjoying the feeling, we may stop using discernment — the very gift God gave us to protect our hearts.
Never allow someone to control your emotions, identity, peace, or worth before they have proven their intentions through time, honesty, and actions.
Discernment is not fear. It is wisdom.
— Wisdom by Janie