Joy-Anna Duggar and boyfriend Austin Forsyth are going strong in their relationship. Recently, on Austin's birthday, the couple celebrated the day with Joy's parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.
As per Starcasm, the birthday pictures were posted on Duggars' official Facebook page. "We had a great time going on our double date with you and Joy this weekend!," Duggars wrote.
"We are loving the time we are getting to spend with you as you and Joy court, and we are so excited to see what the Lord has in-store for you and our sweet Joy!"
This, however, has raised speculation that Jim Bob and Michelle are stricter with Joy-Anna's dating life compared to her sisters. The Duggars don't want Joy-Anna to follow sister Jinger's rulebook when it comes to courting boys.
The Duggar family makes their own dating rules. One of the rules involve the aspect of physical contact, which is limited to just side hugs when a couple is courting.
As per Morning Ledger, Jinger's relationship with then-boyfriend now husband Jeremy Vuolo was criticized for being overly physical before marriage. Jim Bob has taken it upon himself to make sure that Joy -Anna and Austin are not violating any such courtship rules prior to getting married.
The recent birthday celebrations of Austin was heavily chaperoned by the Duggar parents for the same reason. Is this a bad time for Joy- Anna to enter into a relationship?
Following Jinger-Jeremy controversy, Joy-Anna is finding herself being extra scrutinized by both fans and parents. Since their older daughter has refused to follow the Duggar rules of courtship, Jim Bob and Michelle have now apparently turned their entire attention towards the younger daughter.
Joy Duggar and Austin Forsyth have known each other for 15 years. It is expected that this courtship is going to end in marriage as well and fans believe it will happen soon.
