Olympic Track Star Lolo Jones, 29, Says She's Waiting for Marriage to Have Sex: Admirable or Silly?

In this day and age where premarital sex is common and sometimes expected it's refreshing to see a person who wants to be able to tell the man she will live her life out with" Your my only"

Good for her. Of course its admirable. Anyone can give in, it takes a strong person to go against what society tells us is acceptable.

It's a choice I've made for myself also, and heck yes, it's tough, but I know that it'll be worth it. I don't want to give myself away to someone who doesn't want to commit themselves to me. That's just how I feel about it. I want it to be special, not meaningless.

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It's the way it should be. Of course, that makes a lot of immoral people uncomfortable.

While I don't agree with it, I find it admirable that she has the will to abstain.

Sounds like she has some good morals. Waiting to have sex until married is a good thing, not silly at all. Good for her.

I would have picked neither if it was an option. It's not 'silly' necessarily, though I personally have never understood why someone would want to wait until marriage. It's also definitely not admirable. It just is what it is, it's a personal decision. I wouldn't put her above people who choose not to wait in any way shape or form, it's just a choice she's made.

How is it not admirable?

Anyone strong enough to save themselves for married should be admired, especially when society tells us that casual sex is perfectly normal and acceptable. Not knocking on anyone else's views, but you have to admit that waiting when you could easily give into temptations is very admirable. People should take it a little more seriously.

I don't admire it because I don't think there is anything wrong with sex before marriage. Sure it's got to be difficult to wait that long, I'll give her that, props on being committed to her beliefs. I respect her decision but I don't admire her for it.

People have their opinions. I believe having a strong will and commitment to your beliefs is admirable, but that's just me.

Maybe abstinence is "old-fashioned" but it's what I've chosen for myself. Some of my friends didn't make that same decision and I've seen how much it's hurt them emotionally, their decision to become sexually active. They regret it. I just don't want to have to deal with that, and I don't want to just give myself away to any guy.

I mean I could understand it if it's someone you know you're going to end up marrying and that you really love and have committed yourself to, yeah I can understand. But just treating sex as a casual thing that should be taken lightly... Nah, I don't believe in that.

It's not an easy path. A lot of guys will leave you in a heartbeat if they know you're saving yourself for marriage, but the guy who really loves and deserves you will stay.

It's really a matter of opinion, but I don't see how you could say it's not admired. It takes a strong person not to conform and go against the popular opinion. Lot of willpower. I believe anyone who decides to abstain is admirable.

Well age is one issue here, yes I imagine it could have caused issues with some of your friends, but you are 17, she is 29, there would be a big emotional difference here. It is definitely not true that sex before marriage, or even sex at a young age always causes these issues, it depends on the person, and the reasons you are chosing to have sex. Also I did say I respect her and the fact that she is committed to her beliefs. However, to me, when you say you admire someone, it means you feel something they've done or a choice they've made is "better than" or deserves more respect than another route. I don't think that about waiting until marriage for sex. Just because it is a less popular choice doesn't mean it is a better, or more admirable one.

edit: If this is the choice you feel is right for you that's great, stick to it!!

Yeah, I see where you're going with it. Well said. I agree.

Shes got great qualifications to be a nun.Whats the payoff?

I find it silly, but then again I'm not a fan of marriage anyway. I do think that having sex for the first time should be with someone you trust, if not love, but there's no need to seal the deal with a couple of rings.

I hope God blesses her with a man who is worth the wait. There are a few of us who are still available.

That's what she really wants so why shouldn't she. Her body, let her do what she wants t it!

Tell me why is waiting till married to have sex silly? Im not a Christian, but still how?

I have no Idea . I think people that say it is silly know that they have nothing they can call or say is their own and no one elses and they want everyone else to be the same and have nothing they can say is their very own and no one elses.

people who have sex befor getting married prove they are not truely trust worthy because they say I love you to how many people.

I agree with her entirely.if that means imma be a virgin for the rest of my life so be it im not missing much.
In reality a persons virginity is the only think they can call their own once that is gone there is nothing a person can truely call his or her own and no one elses.

lol, holding out on one of the only good things in life because you think some old person in the sky will be pissed.

The only good thing in life? what about love, food, family, the beauty of nature, the discovery of whatever you are passionate for, etc. I believe that you have over exxagerated slightly.

Way to go, Lolo!

None of the above...

We need more role medels like her .....men too need to step up!

"The longer you wait; the less you're waiting for". Eugene O'Neill

You have to respect the girl for sticking with her convictions. Good girl!

Awesome!
Sex may be an exchange but virginity is a gift.

It's different these days, to do such a thing. But, I do find it admirable.
I don't see why some people said that it's silly

What a breath of fresh air in this immoral world! What a great witness to all!!

Good move on her part. She is in control.

more power to her and what she belives in .

Uh, neither?

Awesome

That is most excellent and hopefully she will find a man who can/will give her the same gift.

Good on her for sticking to her values.

Personally, I believe you have to be fully compatible 100% with your partner. Sex is a part of that.

If others choose to wait that's fine, but I'm not going to put them on a pedestal by saying it's "admirable".

90%?

She's one of ten people who still believes in that balogna. Sex isn't the biighest thing in relationships anymore. Long has the day passed where the couple has to marry because of pregnancy. So sex is like a sport now, that is pleasurable too! ;)

yeah, that's one of the problems with our society.

Exactly.