Here are several quotes from Ellen G. White's writings that address the topic of dating, courtship, and relationships between young men and women: 1. On the dangers of late-night courtship and neglecting religious duties: "The habit of frequently being in the society of the one of your choice, and that, too, at the sacrifice of religious privileges and of your hours of prayer, is dangerous; you sustain a loss that you cannot afford. The habit of sitting up late at night is customary; but it is not pleasing to God, even if you are both Christians. These untimely hours injure health, unfit the mind for the next day's duties, and have an appearance of evil. My brother, I hope you will have self-respect enough to shun this form of courtship. If you have an eye single to the glory of God you will move with deliberate caution. You will not suffer lovesick sentimentalism to so blind your vision that you cannot discern the high claims that God has upon you as a Christian." (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, p. 44.2) 2. On choosing a life companion: "Under such guidance let a young woman accept as a life companion only one who possesses pure, manly traits of character, one who is diligent, aspiring, and honest, one who loves and fears God. Let a young man seek one to stand by his side who is fitted to bear her share of life's burdens, one whose influence will ennoble and refine him, and who will make him happy in her love." (The Ministry of Healing, p. 359.3) 3. On the influence of society and the dangers of mingling without restraint: "Dr. J has recommended that the sexes mingle together; he has taught that physical and mental health demands a closer association with one another. Such teaching has done and is doing great injury to inexperienced youth and children... Thus a door of temptation is opened before them, passion rouses like a lion within their hearts, every consideration is overborne, and everything elevated and noble is sacrificed to lust." (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 95.2) 4. On the prevalence of courtship and marriage mania among youth: "The young are bewitched with the mania for courtship and marriage. Lovesick sentimentalism prevails. Great vigilance and tact are needed to guard the youth from these wrong influences." (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 59.4) 5. On the importance of caution and spiritual focus in relationships: "In this age of the world, as the scenes of earth's history are soon to close and we are about to enter upon the time of trouble such as never was, the fewer the marriages contracted, the better for all, both men and women. Above all, when Satan is working with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, let Christians beware of connecting themselves with unbelievers. God has spoken. All who fear Him will submit to His wise injunctions." (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 366.1) These quotes emphasize caution, spiritual focus, and the importance of character in relationships, as well as the dangers of unwise or hasty courtship practices. References: - White, E. G. (1872). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, p. 44.2. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, p. 359.3. - White, E. G. (1881). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 95.2. - White, E. G. (1889). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, pp. 59.4, 366.1.