What is the Islamic stance on having girlfriends/boyfriends? Some Muslims (generally the more liberal ones) tell me it's acceptable, others tell me it's not.

What is it?

PS: I'm mainly talking about Sunni Islam.

Technically, it's banned in Sunni Islam. But many Muslims over look this rule.

sounds like a shitty rule 2 me and a shitty religion u guys go to hell 4 the dumbest things! ha in my religion i could murder sum1 then repent n im still goin 2 heaven so beat that biatch fuck ala. I like 2 c my women naked islam is like a fag religion if u asked me. oya and my god can beat the shit out of ur god!!!!!!! HA HA! now excuse i have 2 go pray n ask 4 forgiveness bout wat i just said! lol

[This message has been edited by Masta Thief (edited 05-11-2006).]