1 waiting until marriage will decrease the # of sexual partners you have in your lifetime
2 decrease your risk of becoming infected with an std
~allowing time to develop the maturity needed to make important decisions
~have an increased sense of self-control and self respect
~being free from worry&stress about std and pregnancy
~staying true to your personal values, such as respect, honesty,& morality
~the freedom to pursue a variety of friendships
~less complicated relationships
~the ability to focus on interpersonal aspects of relationships
~better reputation among peers
