However, Scripture presents a different picture. In John 14:6, Jesus declares, "I am the way and and the life." Truth is not subjective; it is a Person. When we separate God from our romantic storylines, we reduce love to an algorithm of pleasure and pain.

In the grand narrative of human existence, nothing captures our collective imagination quite like love. We chase it in songs, we mourn it in poetry, and we analyze it in the changing dynamics of our social circles. Yet, for the believer, the intersection of God, truth, 2018 relationships, and romantic storylines presents a unique tension. Was 2018 a turning point? Looking back, that year was a cultural watershed—a time when dating apps overtook organic meetings, when “situationships” entered the lexicon, and when traditional courtship seemed to finally retire.

By: Faith & Culture Journal

In 2018, many Christians felt discouraged by the dating scene. They saw hookup culture, ghosting, and confusion. But here is the hope: Romantic storylines on earth are merely echoes of the ultimate romance between Christ and His people.

From a biblical perspective, the situationship is the antithesis of God’s design. God’s truth demands clarity. Amos 3:3 asks, “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to meet?” In 2018, millions were walking together without ever having "the talk." They were intimate without covenant. They were emotional without responsibility.