The Relationship Seasons

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1

Matthew Richardson explains that there are different seasons of relationships that are necessary for our growth — both in relationships and as human beings. Teens, for example, need to participate in group dates before beginning to date exclusively. As President Kimball said, "When later stages are reached prematurely. . . something precious is lost from the relationship."