Amish: Facts Everyone Needs To Know About Them

Published on 03/14/2018
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One Night To Share A Bed While Dating

When Amish begin dating you may be surprised to hear that their parents actually encourage them to sleep together. Well, it isn’t sleeping together in the modern sense, per say. Amish couples will take part in something called bundling, in which a boy and girl share a bed for one night. Although they sleep fully clothed, the Amish believe this is a crucial moment during which the couple will bond. They stay separated but while ‘sleeping’ side by side they are supposed to chat all night and strengthen their bond.

One Night To Share A Bed While Dating

One Night To Share A Bed While Dating

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No Arranged Marriages

There are a lot of misconceptions about the Amish and arranged marriage is one of them. In fact, the Amish are not forced to marry certain people. In the same way that they have the choice of joining the church, the Amish choose who they want to marry. While they do not arrange marriages, they do need to marry someone within their community.

No Arranged Marriages

No Arranged Marriages

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