But going back to my original posting... I just don't think that there's anything
wrong with paid ministry or the
little nuances of slight manipulation, exploitation or control that come along with that... to the degree that they are necessary to have a functioning community in this culture.
Rather than reacting to every
little nuance of dating that rubs you the
wrong way (his tendency to talk too much about his job, asking you to split the check on the first date, calling a
little too frequently, etc.) take action to create a healthy and tolerant mindset.