Hodanje mladića i djevojke

"Dating a Boy and a Girl", by the famous Croatian Franciscan and long-time family counselor Fr. Vatroslav Frkin, is an extremely influential and practical pastoral and educational manual intended for young people who are in the period of falling in love, dating and preparing for married life. Drawing on decades of experience in working with young people and engaged couples, the author speaks openly, warmly and directly about the fundamental issues of premarital relationships, offering clear guidelines based on Christian ethics, psychology and evangelical values. The book thoroughly analyzes the difference between fleeting infatuation and authentic, mature love that requires selflessness, giving and responsibility. Frkin does not hesitate to touch on key and sensitive topics such as communication between partners, emotional and physical purity, setting healthy boundaries and the dangers of premature entry into intimate relationships. The author emphasizes that dating is not just fun, but also a serious process of getting to know each other, building character maturity and checking shared life goals and religious values. Written in accessible, simple, and encouraging language, this book serves as a valuable guide not only for young men and women, but also for parents, educators, and catechists. "The Dating of a Young Man and a Young Woman" remains a classic domestic literature for all who want to build a stable, respectful, and spiritually grounded relationship ready for the challenges of future married life.