Why Marriage Shouldn’t End Your Dating Life
Dating—in person, online or blind—is prized in our culture, and most of us think of dating to be an important part of any meaningful, romantic relationship. Whether casual or glamorous,…
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The importance of continuing to pursue your spouse.
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Culture’s Worst Lies About Falling In Love
As a teenager, I read my fair share of Christian romance novels. They were full of dramatic plot lines, sexual tension, one-room school houses and Canadian Mounties. The leading men…
12 Things Every Healthy Dating Relationship Needs
We’re entering the holiday season, which is both good and bad. Good, because we get rockin’ things like pumpkin pie, Christmas lights and carols, Jesus’ birthday, and a fresh start…
9 Questions to Ask When Your Relationship Starts Getting Serious
Is this “The ONE?” When I was dating I remember constantly being smothered with that one giant question. That was the point of dating, right? To magically stumble upon “The…
3 Things True Love Is Not
No other word in human language has been misconstrued, mistrusted, celebrated, worshipped and cursed more than love. We all want love, right? But do we have any clue what love…
Things It’s OK to Feel When You’re Single
Singles are staying single longer and longer. Advicers are dishing advice quicker and quicker. If there is a favorite pastime among blogs, married people, self-help books and your engaged friend…
11 Things You Need to Know About Dating
I never thought I’d be unmarried for all of my 20s. Like so many of my peers, I was surprised by how hard—and sometimes fruitless—dating had become. Wasn’t it supposed…
Why There’s No Such Thing As a Soul Mate
I got an email from a young man who was feeling frustrated with relationships. He had recently asked a girl on a date and had been turned down. She explained…
5 Dating Mistakes You’re Probably Making
There are so many mistakes to be made when it comes to dating and relationships. And often, we learn, grow and heal from those mistakes. But there are also times…
How to Go on an Actual Date
Ask 20 people what a “date” means or looks like and you will get 20 different answers —different etiquette, different expectations, different experiences, different everything. Apparently most of us are…
Here’s How to Find True Love
“I do.” These are the words many single young adults dream of saying. I remember longing for the day when I could look into the eyes of the love of…
9 Stages of Every Millennial Breakup
Oh great, it’s time to break up. On the one hand, congrats! This is a positive step for you. On the other hand, dang! Stinks when things don’t work out.…
Dating Tips for Tipping on Dates
Taking someone out to eat at an elegant or even a semi-decent restaurant (not Chili’s) is a pretty standard first date move. But if you really want to impress, it’s…
Your Relationships All Have the Same Problem
Take a minute to think about the last fight you had with someone. It could have been your friend, your spouse or a family member. Got it? What was it…
Dear Twenty-Year-Old, Single Me
Dear Twenty-Year-Old Single Me, It’s November 14, 2012. Someone you know just got engaged, and you feel pretty proud that you’re not the one who just watched her dreams…