Case Study, Dating Habits

Beautiful Lolo Jones, Dating Advice I Would Give Her

Lolo Jones

I was recently on Facebook and happened to see an article featuring the beautiful Olympian, Lolo Jones. She’s 39 years old, accomplished, universally considered attractive, and obviously hard working and successful at her craft. She also doesn’t mind publicly sharing her beliefs regarding her traditional values and morals and how difficult it has been for her to find love while…

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Dating Fears

If He Doesn’t Approach Me, How Can He Take the Lead?

He seems thoughtful, kind, spiritual, hard-working, mature, and responsible. He’s physically attractive. You’ve heard he’s also fun to hang around. Maybe you’ve even spotted him among mutual friends having a good time. This seems like the type of person you’d like to genuinely get to know more about…but you do nothing. What’s stopping you? Pause. I’ve seen this scenario play…

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Dating and Jealousy

Not Everyone Will Be Happy With Your Progress

I was working on my self confidence, doing more personal study (especially regarding marriage and dating) in the Bible along with Bible aids and secular information. I was setting achievable spiritual goals, life goals, traveling, widening out, working on my style, fitness, beauty, and my confidence. My confidence soared! I was meeting new people, trying new things, and really coming…

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Dating Fears

“The ratio” – part 1

Have you ever heard this term? I remember I’d be hanging out with some single friends, and the conversation would excitedly shift to the dating topic. There always seemed to be that one person who would remind everyone of the “ratio”, so we wouldn’t get too excited. Or, that one guy hanging with a group of us single women who…

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Dating and Jealousy

Stop Viewing Other Women as Competition

Did you become the designated “Congregation Auntie” over night? You’re single, it seems everyone knows (or just assumes these days), and you keep getting invited to events that consist of women, children, and married couples. If you do happen to get invited to something a little more co-ed, the ratio is something like 10 or 15 women to 3 men…

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Case Study

Case Study – Sarah R.

Sarah's wedding

I had the pleasure of interviewing a friend of mine who was willing to work with me, put in effort, and have fun along the way. Learn about her journey below! What was your dating life like before we met? What were your views about your dating life?Before we started working together, I had no dating life. I wanted to…

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Dating Fears

“The ratio” – part 2

As the weekend approaches, do you ever find yourself thinking this on a Friday night? “I hope someone invites me to something.” The same girls you normally hang with invite you out to do the same things you end up doing every weekend (usually involving eating, happy hour, or some activity you just find yourself going along with). The group…

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