If you asked me whether I have ever liked someone or not, I would preferably drive you to talk about other topics. I have never told anybody, even my little sister, about the one I liked. I just don't want anyone to know that at some time, I'm trapped in such a state that could make me forget Allah. But right now, I want to honestly say that, of course I have ever liked someone.
I have already realized since I was in elementary school that dating someone before legal marriage is not a good thing. I don't know, just from reading some books and watching television series, I understood that it is not something good. From all love stories I've ever known, any kind of relationship before marriage will most likely have a break-up state in the beginning before in the end you meet your real soulmate, which is very dangerous for your mood especially if you're still a student. I was an ambitious student back then, and I didn't want anything that could affect my studies to ruin my life. Hahahah
One of my strategies to prevent me from having that feeling is, by forcing myself to like one of Korean boy band members. He has all the criteria I wanted my future loved-one to have, but not anymore right now. I admitted that this was a powerful method! But later, I know that this method is actually the best if you can step aside from. It is not a recommended method. Why? Because once you like it, you will be trapped and in the end you will be, at sometime, forgetting Allah.
Yeah, it's difficult to have and overcome this feeling. But right now I understand, that this is just a temporary feeling. I am still a girl that can easily get attracted with someone's kindness, someone's intelligence, and of course someone's beautiful face line. So, if I declare that I like someone, it can probably just a temporary admiration. That feeling has a high possibility to change at anytime. So, it's just the best if I keep silent and tell Allah about my feeling and ask for His help to make me stay away from anything dangerous. No matter what, if the time has come for you, it will be yours! But honestly, that's very difficult to be applied in real daily life. Huhuhu
Of course I have ever imagined how beautiful it might be to date someone. But I am quite sure that it is just an illusion, even though I need to always remind myself over and over again about this thing. Why?
My hypothesis why most single boy and girl want to try dating is that, they have never really done that. They just heard from other sources that, dating is fun and can change your life in a positive way. Or maybe, they live in a society where people believe that to live a happy life as a youth, you must have a boyfriend/girlfriend. That's why, they want to try dating. But actually, it is difficult to maintain that kind of relationship.
I imagine just, how hard it is to spare some time with my family when I have to spend many time for my uni life. How can I still allocate some of my time to spend with what so called a boyfriend? If I can not keep a good communication, it will only add gloomy effect on my day. So I think, for now, having that kind of relationship will only add more burden and stress for me.
What I know is that, everything in this world has its own rule. If the rule is violated, it will cause something bad. Because rules are made to ensure that everything goes in a harmony. As for my case, dating before legal marriage is prohibited in Islam. So, why do I have to bother myself thinking about something I can not have for now? Just think like, in Indonesia, you can not study in a uni if you have not completed your senior high school life. It is just the same as you can not date if you are not married yet.
Then, what can I do if I can not hold and wait any longer to have a date? Just think the same as when you just can not wait anymore to be accepted in a good uni. You can do nothing to achieve that unless you struggle and study hard and pray for the best. No matter what, you need to pass that process first before you can move ahead. You need to struggle first before you achieve something worthy which makes you happy.
Anyway, talking about happiness, actually what everybody wants to achieve in this life is to be happy. No one wants to not have a happy life. And I want to remind myself that, there are soo many ways to make me feel happy. Dating is not the only way to achieve happiness. You can set some targets and accomplish that. You can have some light talks and laugh with your friends. You can help someone and feel lucky enough to have this kind of life. Once you feel happy because of something which is not dating, you will just forget dating for a while.
Moreover, I want to remind myself that, who am I to have a confidence to own someone when I still can not make Allah happy? Hmm, so sad :(
I know, it is normal for teens and those in early twenties if they want to have a relationship with someone special. But it's important to remember that there are some requirements and some processes to be completed first before you can achieve that. You need to pass first because it will help you to survive on the next step. If you are actually not qualified yet but insist to move to the next step, you won't be able to last for a long time. Or maybe you can survive but you have to struggle even more. Please never just because most people think that dating before marriage is normal, while actually it is not, you easily follow them. Just stick with what you believe is right because in the end, you will gain more valuable achievements! If you are ready to start a serious relationship with someone, just remember that Allah must be the reason behind.
I know it's difficult, but,

