 The book is divided into five sections and sixteen chapters . Each chapter is written from the perspective of one of the two authors ; nine are by Eric , while Leslie writes seven , as well as the introduction . The first section , " Desiring a Love Story " , addresses sexual desire and lovesickness , suggesting that temporary relationships cannot fulfill those longings . Section Two , " Preparing for a Love Story " , advances ways in which one might , before initiating a romantic relationship , develop the characteristics of a good spouse . The next section , " Waiting for a Love Story " , discusses the practice of fidelity to one 's future spouse before meeting them by way of sexual abstinence and argues that waiting indefinitely is worth it even if one 's soulmate never arrives . In the fourth section , " <unk> a Love Story " , the Ludys provide advice on how to proceed once the possibility of a romantic relationship has presented itself . The final section , " Discovering a God @-@ written Love Story " , argues that it is never too late to give God control of one 's love life , and that this sacrifice should be made not in expectation of personal benefit but rather to benefit one 's future spouse and to honor God . 
