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		<description><![CDATA[Christian Black Singles Sites and other online AfricanAmerican Personals sites are becoming more and more prevalent. There are several reasons for an upsurge in online Christian Black Singles dating. Why Black Singles are Using Online Black Dating Services One obvious reason why Christian Black Singles is on the rise is because online dating now accounts [...]
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1993161-10517747" target="_blank">Christian Black Singles Sites</a> </strong>and other online AfricanAmerican Personals sites are becoming more and more prevalent. There are several reasons for an upsurge in online Christian Black Singles dating.<!--noadsense--></p>
<h2>Why Black Singles are Using Online Black Dating Services</h2>
<p align="left">One obvious reason why <strong><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1993161-10517747" target="_blank">Christian Black Singles</a></strong> is on the rise is because online dating now accounts for nearly 25% of all dating in the US</p>
<p align="left">A second and perhaps more relevant explanation for the burgeoning use of Black dating services has to do with where and <strong><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1993161-10517747" target="_blank">how Christian Black Singles meet.</a></strong> Several decades ago most black dating singles met through the church.</p>
<p align="left">For example, while single Christian black women have the highest church attendance (33%) among all singles groups, most black dating couples do not meet each other at church anymore. Why? Because only 15% of black single men attend services or Christian singles groups regularly.</p>
<p align="left">Christian black dating services help black singles find each other quickly. For those folks who do not find their soulmate through friends, work, church or the market, it&#8217;s a great alternative.</p>
<p align="left">The following is the top Black dating site Christians use. All come with a Free Membership Trial:</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1993161-10517747">Black Singles</a>Christian Black Singles Black singles dating sites like these are the most popular among Christian black single dating couples. The huge databases with photo search, makes it easy to find your perfect black single match in your local area.</p>
<p align="left"><strong><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1993161-10517747" target="_blank">Christian Black Singles</a></strong> has over 1 million black singles in their database. Here you have the opportunity to meet single Christian blacks in your immediate area. You can even search by town, race, income and denomination, which makes this a very nice black dating site for single black Christians.</p>
<p align="left">If you are a black dating single who has used any of these dating services, please consider helping other singles by sharing your experience.</p>
<p>Check out Black Singles photos by trying out<strong> </strong><strong><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1993161-10517747" target="_blank"> Black Christian Mingle Today for FREE!</a></strong><br />
Other Free Trial Dating Sites Used by Christians:</p>
<p><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong><a title="EHarmony Dating Service" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/eharmony-dating-service.htm">EHarmony</a><br />
<a title="PerfectMatch Matchmaking Site" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/perfectmatch.htm">PerfectMatch-PerferctMatch.com</a><a title="Christian Mingle Matchmaking Service" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/christian-mingle.htm"><br />
</a><a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/americansingles-christian-singles-dating.htm">Yahoo Personals<br />
AmericanSingles</a><a title="Christian Mingle Matchmaking Service" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/christian-mingle.htm"><br />
</a><a title="Christian Cafe " href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/christian-cafe-christian-dating-service.htm">Christian Cafe<br />
</a><a title="Christian Mingle-Relationships.COM" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/category/christian-mingle/">Christian Mingle</a><a title="Christian Mingle Matchmaking Service" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/christian-mingle.htm"><br />
</a><a title="BigChurch" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/bigchurch.htm">BigChurch<br />
</a><a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/international-dating-service-christian-cupid.htm">Christian Cupid</a></strong></p>
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		<title>How To Meet More Single Christians Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Some Christian singles are disappointed with online dating because they find it hard  to meet other single Christians, especially in their own local area. </strong></p>
<p><strong>However, one of the keys to meeting more singles online is not only to search through Christian personals yourself, but to also maximize your chances of <em>them seeking you out.</em> And just how do you go about doing both well?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Whether you have already become a member of one of the </strong><strong>online dating sites most Christians use</strong><strong>, or are just beginning to think about it, putting the following simple dating tips into practice will help you get more dating singles knocking down your door. <img src='http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p>
<h2>Tips On How To Meet More Online Singles</h2>
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<p align="left"><strong>Restyle That Dating Profile</strong></p>
<p align="left">Okay, you&#8217;ve written<a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/dating-profile-writing-tips.htm"> a good dating profile</a>, but you&#8217;re not meeting singles through it?  Check over the following:</p>
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<p align="left">If you don&#8217;t have an online dating photo in your profile, you are cheating yourself out of at least 10 times more singles looking at your ad. If you already have one, go over some tips on <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/online-dating-tip-dating-picture-advice.htm">how to improve your online picture</a>, and think about taking a new shot.</p>
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<p align="left">Since location and age are the two most frequently used variables singles search for, make sure you include these somewhere in your profile.</p>
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<p align="left">Just like a website seeking to have good search engine rankings, you&#8217;ll want your profile to be near the top of the search pile of any online dating site you are using. Many sites put the most recently active profiles first, so staying active (responding to all your e-mails, visiting your site often, participating in on-site Christian chatrooms, etc.) is the best way of remaining on top.  Another tip that may help keep you on top is updating your profile from time to time. Changing <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/dating-advice-on-screen-names.htm">your online screen name</a> at this time would not be a bad idea either. Remember: the first and most seen profiles get the most clicks.<strong> </strong></p>
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<p align="left"><strong>Make Proactive Contacts</strong></p>
<p align="left">Explore your online dating site, and don&#8217;t let <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/fears-that-keep-women-and-men-single.htm">fears that keep other women and men from meeting someone </a>nice hold you back. Instead, take the following steps:</p>
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<p align="left">Most online sites have chatrooms and in house e-mailing systems. Rub elbows with other singles here and build natural online relationships. It&#8217;s not only fun, but who knows where it will lead, right?</p>
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<p align="left">Return all e-mails within 24 hours, as anything more than that is a huge turn off, and you will be perceived as a snob. You should also note that most singles looking to meet other singles move quickly, so you don&#8217;t want to miss out.</p>
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<p align="left">Contact up to ten singles (but no more than that because it will be almost impossible to maintain meaningful relationships) and pray as you narrow your interest down to one potential soulmate.</p>
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<p align="left">Don&#8217;t freak out if you experience several rejections. It happens to the best of us, and it just means that this is not the person God has in mind for you. Simply move on to the next single you would like to meet and get to know better.</p>
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<p align="left">Overall, if you keep Christ at the center of your <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/single-dating-sermon-for-singles.htm" target="_blank">dating</a> life, learning how to meet more singles online should be fun and stress free.  If you are a single Christian (college student, single parent, senior single) seeking to meet other singles, feel free to share your experiences.</p>
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		<title>Overcoming Jealousy: Jealous Dating</title>
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<p>Jealousy is one of the most destructive and painful emotions in a <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/dating-relationships-top-reasons-to-try-online.htm" target="_blank">dating relationship</a>. A jealous dater can think <em>and</em> do some wacky things he or she would not normally think of doing. That&#8217;s why overcoming jealousy when it crops up is so important.</p>
<p>According to a North American survey of <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/marriage-builders-for-singles-podcast.htm" target="_blank">marriage</a> counselors, 33% of all couples in marriage counseling have jealousy problems as a root issue. Since jealousy is a universal emotion, I suspect European, Asian, African, South American and Asian couples have similar dealings with jealousy.</p>
<p>Among Christian single couples, jealousy affects both traditional <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/online-christian-dating-or-courtship.htm" target="_blank">dating and courtship love relationships</a>.</p>
<p>Just what does it mean to be jealous? Webster&#8217;s Dictionary rightly defines jealousy as a &#8220;fearfulness or wariness of being replaced by a rival.&#8221; In a dating or romantic relationship, this means the jealous girlfriend or jealous guy suspects there is a rival for the affection or attention of their partner. The object of the dater&#8217;s jealousy could be an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend, (the most frequent complaint) or some other thing such as the person&#8217;s children, job or even the family dog. (Don&#8217;t laugh about the dog, I once had a Family Court case related to this issue)</p>
<p>The problem with jealousy is that there are several kinds, which can get a little confusing. For example, there is God&#8217;s jealousy (Exodus 20:5), which is always holy, just, and desirous of others&#8217; wellbeing. Then there is human jealousy, which often ends with disasterous results. Solomon writes of this kind in Song of Songs: &#8220;Jealousy is as cruel as the grave&#8221; (Sgs 8:6).</p>
<p>As sinners, we all need to learn how to cope with the human kind of jealousy, whether we experience it in our own hearts, or have others being jealous of us.</p>
<p>Most <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/singles-dating-tip-learning-how-to-argue-and-fight.htm" target="_blank">singles</a> are able to control  acting out their jealous impulses.  However for others, overcoming jealousy  is almost impossible without God&#8217;s help. This form of jealousy is pathological, and could lead to the crimes of passion we often read about in the newspapers, or see in movies.</p>
<p>As a single Christian seeking true love in a relationship, it&#8217;s very important for your own dating safety to know some &#8220;red flag&#8221; signs of a pathologically jealous person.</p>
<h2>Red Flags of Jealousy Out of Control</h2>
<ul>
<li>The dating or courtship partner continually accuses the other of being unfaithful when there is no basis for him or her to think this way.</li>
<li>The jealous person checks phone bills, emails or the cell phone directory to check the partner&#8217;s records of communication. They may even forbid their romantic partner to speak with certain members of the opposite sex.</li>
<li>The jealous dating partner forbids (ie: orders) the other single dater to wear certain things in public.</li>
<li>The person with jealousy issues may go through the personal belongings of the other party looking for &#8220;evidence&#8221; of unfaithfulness</li>
<li>The person with out-of-control jealousy may follow, or have one of their friends follow the other person to make sure they are being faithful. In extreme cases they may even &#8216;bug&#8221; the home using electronic equipment.</li>
<li>The jealous party will keep tabs on their date by calling them constantly throughout the day. They may give an excuse (&#8220;I just missed you&#8221;) as to why they are calling so frequently, but in fact are distrustful of them.</li>
<li>The jealous person may want to be with the other person 24/7, and if the other single resists, there may be a physcial or emotional outburst.</li>
<li>The jealous dating partner forces the other to give account of all their free time away from them.</li>
<li>The person with pathological jealousy may threaten to do physical harm to themselves or to their dating partner.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are a single Christian in any kind dating relationship where one or more of the above jealousy red flags exist, we recommend:</p>
<ol>
<li>Lovingly communicating to your friend that they need professional help.</li>
<li>Consider getting out of the relationship as soon as you can to ensure your own safety.  While you may be tempted to stay in an effort to change them, or because the jealous partner may make an emotional promise of change, please don&#8217;t give in.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Overcoming Jealousy</h2>
<p>Overcoming jealousy will be easier if you <strong>understand its origin</strong>. Ask yourself: &#8220;Do my feelings have a basis in fact (the behavior of the dating partner), or are they coming from my own insecurity?&#8221;</p>
<p>If there is actually something the other party is doing that is inciting you to be jealous, <strong>have a heart to heart discussion</strong> with them. Often, an honest exchange of feelings will solve the problem.</p>
<p>Understand that <strong>your jealous behavior may actually drive away</strong> your date, the very thing you feared might happen</p>
<p>Admit you have a problem and <strong>seek guidance</strong> from trusted freinds who know your situation, and/or an understanding Christian counselor or minister.</p>
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<p>While Christian single interracial dating or married couples can live peacefully in most urban societies of the world, they may still be stigmatized in rural areas, and sadly even within the confines of their own church and family.</p>
<p>Therefore, any single Christian thinking about interracial dating should prepare for success by asking themselves the following questions:</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Interracial Dating Question Checklist</h2>
<ul>
<li>What would your family and friends say if you told them you were dating someone from a different race or ethnicity?</li>
<li>If family and friends react negatively to interracial dating, what would be your response?</li>
<li>How will you and your interracial date respond to societal disapproval and outright racism? Prejudices could come in  forms ranging from staring at a restaurant or church, to ostracizing and outright physical threats.</li>
<li>Have you and your interracial dating partner openly discussed cultural differences, and their implications if the dating relationship were to culminate in marriage?</li>
</ul>
<p>Openly and honestly go over the above questions first by yourself, and then together with your interracial dating interest. This exercise will give you an indication of whether or not this interracial dating relationship could be successful.</p>
<p>The longest lasting interracial dating relationships and marriages are those which are able to weave the best of both cultures into unison with each other.</p>
<p>Finally, despite the <a title="Interracial Dating and the Church" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/blog/interracial-dating-and-the-christian-church.html" target="_blank">increase in the number of interracial dating singles,</a> many find it difficult to meet others in their everyday walk of life.This one of the several reasons why online interracial dating sites like <a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.christiancafe.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/19108hz74z6MOWWQOTOMONQWOSTT" target="_blank"><strong><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.eharmony.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/ge108mu2-u1HJRRLJOJHJILQIPPP" target="_blank">eHarmony Dating Service</a></strong></a> have become popular.</p>
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<p>If have dated or are dating someone from a different ethnic or cultural background, please consider helping other singles by sharing your experiences with interracial dating.</p>
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<p>Not surprisingly, a University of Wisconsin study revealed that over 90% of our future happiness is related to the kind of mate we choose to date or marry. Therefore, having a healthy marriage relationship means you have a greater chance at enhancing your happiness.</p>
<p>As Christian singles, we know our true joy, which is eternal, remains in the Lord. However, our happiness, based on transient circumstances, can definitely be affected by poor relationship choices. With divorce rates running between 40 to 50% in the USA, Australia, Europe and Asia, many are nodding their heads in agreement.</p>
<p>Most of us pray for healthy marriage relationships. The following marriage builder quick tips point toward that goal.</p>
<h2>Marriage Builder Tips for a Healthy Marriage Relationship</h2>
<p align="center"><strong>Marriage Builder Tip #1: See Dating as a Means to an End</strong></p>
<p>It all begins with dating, but it should not end there. For single Christians at least, the primary goal of dating should be a healthy relationship culminating in marriage. Otherwise, if you&#8217;re really serious about <a title="Christian singles and sexual purity" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/blog/christian-singles-and-sexual-impurity.html" target="_blank">keeping yourself sexually pure before the Lord</a>, why even enter a dating or courtship relationship?</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Marriage Builder Tip #2: Know What Kind of Person Makes For A Healthy Relationship</strong></p>
<p>Part of finding a person that makes for a healthy relationship, is knowing and avoiding the kind that doesn&#8217;t. For example, <a title="Christian singles dating unbelievers" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/christian-singles-dating-unbelievers.htm">single Christians dating unbelievers</a>, or <a title="Christian single girls who date bad guys" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/christian-single-girls-who-date-bad-guys.htm">good Christian girls who date bad guys</a> would fall into this category.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, most churches don&#8217;t teach singles (teens to seniors) how to <a title="Attracting the right woman or man to date" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/attracting-the-right-man-or-woman-to-date.htm">attract the right woman or man to date</a> or court. In fact, several reasons we started Christian Dating Service PLUS! was not only to provide informative dating articles in this area, but also to show others how they can <a title="How to meet more single Christians online" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/how-to-meet-more-single-christians-online.htm">meet more single Christians online</a> by expanding their search base.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Marriage Builder Tip #3: Know What it Takes to Have a Healthy Relationship</strong></p>
<p>It sounds too simple, but it&#8217;s really true. The more one knows the <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/good-christian-dating-relationship-signs.htm">signs of a healthy Christian dating or marriage relationship</a>, the more likely the chance of creating one. Doesn&#8217;t that make sense?</p>
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<p>Low self-esteem in some <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/christian-singles-dating-tips.htm" target="_blank">Christian singles</a> is keeping them from finding a serious <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/dating-relationships-top-reasons-to-try-online.htm" target="_blank">dating relationship</a>. It&#8217;s really simple: If you don&#8217;t feel real good about yourself, you&#8217;re not going to think anyone else will either.</p>
<p>Sadly, problems with low self-esteem can not only effect our dating relationships, but all other areas of our life, including our emotional health. Single men and women with low self-esteem suffer more <a title="Overcoming Depression and Discouragement in Singles" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/blog/undoing-depression-and-discouragement-in-singles.html">depression and discouragement</a>, <a title="Singles and Loneliness" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/singles-and-loneliness.htm">loneliness</a> and anxiety in their lives than other people.  These negative emotions feed a vicious cycle of withdrawal that only worsens low self-esteem. This makes me depressed just writing about this stuff!</p>
<p>To make matters worse, it seems many Christians feel confused when talking about self-esteem, somehow thinking it is &#8220;unspiritual&#8221; or self-centered to feel good about yourself. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth, as long as you understand from whence your strength comes.</p>
<h2>Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem</h2>
<p>If you are a single Christian suffering from a poor sense of self worth, and are looking for ways to build self-esteem, allowing the truth of the following points to sink into your soul will help put you on the path to recovery:</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Know That God Accepts You As You Are</strong></p>
<p>The beginning of healthy self-esteem and emotional well-being is self acceptance.  Being able to accept yourself starts with accepting God&#8217;s view of your worth as a person, and then gladly receiving what He has to offer.</p>
<ul>
<li>Do you hate who you look like? You shouldn&#8217;t because God said you were fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139)</li>
<li>Do you feel worthless and unlovable? God the Father says He loves you, and finds you so worthwhile that He chose His son to die on your behalf, even while you were far from Him (John 3:16, Romans 5:8).</li>
<li>Do you feel guilty and unclean because of how you have lived your life? God offers complete forgiveness and cleansing from all past wrong.(1John 1:19), and a new beginning in life (2Cor 5:17).</li>
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<p align="center"><strong>Know That You Belong</strong></p>
<p>Self-esteem suffers when we feel like there is no place we belong. A sense of belonging gives us a feeling that we are needed and wanted. This makes us feel good about ourselves, and loved at the same time..</p>
<p>God made us to experience this feeling of belonging and love through  the forming of intimate relationships. The most important relationship you can have is with the Lord. In fact, Jesus&#8217; prayer for His followers was that the same kind of wonderful relationship He had with His Father may be experienced by them too: &#8220;That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us&#8230;&#8221; (John 17)</p>
<p>If you are a child of God, you belong in His family, and are dearly beloved (Col. 3:12). You are not orphans or paupers, but princes and princesses who will rule as co-heirs with Jesus.  If you really believe this stuff, nothing will make you feel better.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Know That You Can Conquer Your Past</strong></p>
<p align="left">Many singles who suffer from low self-esteem have had past experiences (often in childhood) that have given them a tremendous sense of failure. This sense of &#8220;being a loser&#8221; is so agonizing that they fear taking risks in life. It&#8217;s <a title="Fears That Keep Women and Men Single" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/fears-that-keep-women-and-men-single.htm">fears like these that can keep women and men single</a>.</p>
<p align="left">However, part of understanding who we are in Christ is realizing that past failures and experiences no longer have a  hold on us. We now have the power to conquer our past failures and fears through Him (Romans 8:37, 2 Timothy 1:7). The question that remains is whether or not you choose to change your negative pattern of thinking and acting. That power is all yours through Christ (Phil. 4:13).</p>
<p align="left">If you are a Christian single whose low self-esteem has caused your dating aspirations to suffer, covenant with yourself and the Lord to start seeing yourself through His eyes.</p>
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<p align="left">How to mend a broken heart for singles who are broken hearted?</p>
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<p>Almost everyone has had their own &#8220;broken heart confession&#8221; of a lost relationship.  A broken heart is a broken heart, whether that relationship was in a dating context or a marriage. All I can say is it&#8217;s one of the most painful things I&#8217;ve ever suffered.<br />
While mending a broken heart takes different amounts of time for each person, the following points on how to mend a broken heart will be helpful to all single Christians.</p>
<h2>How to Mend a Broken Heart Guide</h2>
<p align="center"><strong>Talk About Your Broken Heart With Those Who Care<br />
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<p align="left">One of the best ways to begin mending a broken heart is to talk about it. Talking about our pain helps us accept the reality of the situation, and guides us along in the healing process and dealing with guilt, if any</p>
<p align="left">As Christian singles, the first person we should go to is the Lord. A beautiful promise is found in Psalms 34:18: &#8220;The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.&#8221; Tell your heavenly Dad where it hurts, and exactly how you feel. Don&#8217;t hold back anything because He is there for you, and can take whatever you throw at Him.</p>
<p>Beyond pouring out your broken heart to the Lord, getting involved in a Christian singles group, church fellowship, or support group will give you a safe place to share your painful experiences and receive love and support. Don&#8217;t feel that you can heal or mend your broken heart on your own. That&#8217;s just stupid pride, and will cause you to take longer to heal. We all need somebody from time to time.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Forgiveness Equals Healing</strong></p>
<p align="left">There is an amazing amount of healing power in being forgiven, or in granting forgiveness to someone who has wronged you.  The power of forgiveness began at the cross of Christ, where He forgave us our sins. If you don&#8217;t understand what it means to be forgiven by God, please read <a title="Steps to Peace with God" href="http://www.billygraham.org/SH_StepsToPeace.asp" target="_blank">how you can find peace with Him</a> before continuing.</p>
<p align="left">Forgiveness brings closure and cleansing, which speeds the healing of the broken hearted person. So if you wronged someone in a previous dating or marriage relationship, ask forgiveness. Whatever the other party does with that offer is not yours to worry about.</p>
<p align="left">On the other hand, if someone has wronged you, don&#8217;t seek revenge (that&#8217;s the Lord&#8217;s to handle), but forgive from the heart. It doesn&#8217;t mean that you have now become a doormat for further abuse. Granting forgiveness to someone who has broken your heart <em>does</em> mean that you have decided  to let go of the past and start a new beginning in your life.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Take Care of Your Body</strong></p>
<p align="left">Having a broken heart puts tremendous stress on your physical and emotional wellbeing. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to eat right, drink plenty of fluids, exercise and find time for relaxation. Force yourself to do these things, even if you don&#8217;t feel like it, and it will help you <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/blog/undoing-depression-and-discouragement-in-singles.html">overcome depression</a> and feelings of <a title="Low Self-Esteem in Christian Singles" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/low-self-esteem-in-christian-singles.htm">low self-esteem</a>. You&#8217;ll thank me later if you do.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Be Willing To Take Another Risk</strong></p>
<p align="left">Okay, your relationship didn&#8217;t work out, and you&#8217;ve been left with a broken heart.  So take this time to evaluate where you can improve yourself for the future.</p>
<p align="left">As a broken hearted single trying to mend, you are in a vulnerable state. That&#8217;s why you definitely want to avoid the dangers of a rebound relationship. This is especially true if you are a <a title="Single Parents Dating and Their Kids" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/single-parents-dating-and-their-kids.htm">single parent dating with kids.</a></p>
<p align="left">However, please don&#8217;t close yourself off to the possibility of romance. In the right time and place it&#8217;s a wonderful thing. In this regard, you may want to consider <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/online-christian-dating-advice-on-how-to-start.htm">using an online Christian dating service</a> because it&#8217;s a great way to ease back into dating on your terms, and at your own pace.</p>
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<p>40 something and 50 something <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/baby-boomer-dating-tips.htm" target="_blank">Baby Boomers</a> are currently using <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/online-dating-services-for-single-christians.htm" target="_blank"><strong><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.eharmony.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/ge108mu2-u1HJRRLJOJHJILQIPPP" target="_blank">eHarmony Dating Service</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/mm79uuymsqBDLLFDIDBDCFKCJJJ" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong></a><a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/eharmony-dating-service.htm" target="_blank"></a> like  almost as much as the average 20 something singles, who was the group that brought internet dating into the mainstream seven years ago.</p>
<p>More telling is that 40 something and 50 something daters also make up the fastest growing demographic of those seeking seeking a date online. Amazingly, with a dating service like PerfectMatch.com, nearly 65% of the singles who sign up are 30 somethings, 40 somethings or 50 somethings. All I can say is, go grandma!</p>
<h2>Top Reason Why 40 somethings and 50 somethings Like Online Dating</h2>
<p>There are several <a title="Benefits of Seeking a Soulmate Online" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/benefits-of-seeking-a-soulmate-online.htm">benefits of finding a date on the web</a>. But the top reason Baby Boomers give for using web-based dating is that it saves them precious time. 40 something and 50 something singles are notoriously busy and impatient folk, and they want what they want, when they want it.  Hey, it&#8217;s not their fault. They were the first ones to grow up with fast foods, microwaves and ATMs.</p>
<p>Even though 40 somethings and 50 somethings are dating more and more, Baby Boomers have unique barriers that could make being with another person quite challenging:</p>
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<li>31% of 40 somethings and 50 something singles have never been married. That means they are set in their particular way of living, which makes it very difficult for them to change for another person.</li>
<li>56% percent of forty-something and fifty-something singles are divorced, which  can add emotional baggage on a dating relationship.</li>
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<li>Age itself, with all its attending symptoms: wrinkles, baldness, extra poundage, etc., can make singles feel undesireable.</li>
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<p>Overall, if you are a 40 something or 50 something Christian single, this article on <a title="Online Christian Dating Advice How to Start" href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/online-christian-dating-advice-on-how-to-start.htm">where and how to start meeting other singles online</a> will cover it all.</p>
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<p>Too much stress can be a killer. Studies also show that because of <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/stress-reducers-for-single-parents.htm" target="_blank">stress</a>, single guys live on average <em>five years less</em> than their married counterparts. Does stress stink, or what?</p>
<p>Truth be told, dealing with the responsibilities and pressures of life alone is stressful. While I truly believe that being a <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/christian-single-parents.htm" title="Christian Single Parents">Christian single parent</a> (whether you are a single mom or single dad) can be one of the most difficult and stress filled jobs in the world, all singles face stress in many different forms.</p>
<p>Stress is unavoidable, but there are some things we can do to counteract or reduce the stress that comes into our lives. While a previous article dealt with <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/stress-reducers-for-single-parents.htm" title="Stress Reducers for Single Parents">stress reducers for single parents</a>, here are our favorite stress reducers that single Christians have suggested to help us in our busy, stress-filled single lives:</p>
<h2 align="center">Top 10 Stress Reducers for Singles</h2>
<p>1) Meditate daily on God&#8217;s promises. This is a quick stress reducer, and free of cost. Five minutes a day will change your life, and reduce your stress in subtle way. I promise. Some great verses in His word includes 1 Peter 5:7: &#8220;Cast all your <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/blog/anxiety-attacks-and-being-single.html" target="_blank">anxiety</a> upon Him, for He cares about you.&#8221;</p>
<p>2) Surround yourself with caring friends and family, which is a great stress reducer. If you don&#8217;t have friends in your area, or dealing with your family stresses you out, do a Google search for the nearest Christian singles or church fellowship. Just being able to &#8220;blow off steam&#8221; is a stress reducer in itself. In these groups you can share burdens, and build a support system.</p>
<p>3) Setting realistic expectations for your dating life, children, finances and job is a practical stress reducer. Don&#8217;t distract yourself with perfection because there&#8217;s only one God, and you&#8217;re not Him. Okay?</p>
<p>4) Make your daily responsibilities easier, and reduce stress by breaking them down into smaller, doable tasks. Note: This is actually my favorite stress reducer idea since I tend to be a disorganized mess!</p>
<p>5) Delegate your household responsibilities. Hey, even Moses did this with the people of Israel, and it&#8217;s a refreshing stress reducer. If you don&#8217;t have any family members up to the job, partner with friends or neighbors to share house cleaning, child care, cooking or any other thing you find stressful. It will definitely relieve some burdens from your life.</p>
<p>6) This was mentioned this earlier, but getting your finances in check is a stress reducer we can all use. In this regard, Crown.org is an international ministry that offers free advice on all types of financial topics. Check it out. You&#8217;ll be glad you did.</p>
<p>7) Exercising, eating well and getting enough rest is the triple crown of stress reducers. No matter how busy you are, schedule time for these, cause once you lose your health, you won&#8217;t be able to do anything else. Am I nagging you enough?</p>
<p> <img src='http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Learning to say no is an important step in getting rid of stress in your life. You accomplish this by prioritizing what&#8217;s really important in your life, and cutting out the rest. As single Christians, that may sometimes mean saying no to a worthwhile ministry in your local church body. Don&#8217;t allow yourself to feel guilty about this ( like I used to do), but thank the Lord that you will be able to make more efficient use of your time.</p>
<p>9) All work plus no play equals stress! Reduce your stress by scheduling some fun activities just for you! Are you <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/online-christian-dating-advice-on-how-to-start.htm" title="online christian Dating Advice on How to Start">a Christian interested in online dating, but don&#8217;t know how to start?.</a></p>
<p>10) Thinking the best and expecting the best are biblical principles, and powerful stress reducers. It also reveals a strong faith in the Lord. &#8220;As a man thinks in his heart, so he is.&#8221; (Proverbs 23:7)</p>
<p>Are you a single Christian with stress in your life? Help others by sharing your own favorite stress reducer.</p>
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<p>Many single Christians interested in using online dating services are confused not only by the sheer number of choices, but also with <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/blog/what-makes-a-good-christian-dating-site.html" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">what makes a good online dating service</a>.</p>
<p>Several days back we wrote an article on how <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/eharmonycom-style-of-online-dating.htm" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">online dating services like eHarmony and PerfectMatch differ from most</a> other online dating services out there. We mentioned that the major difference between these online dating services and all the others is that they do <em>all </em>searching and matching for members.</p>
<p>For those <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/blog/single-women-and-men-looking-to-get-married.html" target="_blank">single women and men</a> who want <em>total control</em> over the search and matching process for a date or a mate, there are the more traditional online dating services. Modeled after Match.com, the granddaddy of all internet services. Members of these types of online dating services search for their own dates, and contact those they find compatible.</p>
<p align="left">What makes these kinds of <a href="http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/online-dating-sites-christian-singles-use.htm" target="_blank">online dating sites</a> so successful is their huge search databases that allow singles to search by a number of variables (age, religion, location, occupation, interests, etc.) for the kind of person they are hoping to meet. While very few online dating services Christians use are exclusively â€œChristianâ€, this kind of format allows one to meet and date only those of like-minded faith.</p>
<p align="left">The largest of these kinds of online dating service that Christians use in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia include the following:</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Top Online Dating Services Christians Use Worldwide:</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/1t65ft1zt0GIQQKINIGIHKOHPPH" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">AmericanSingles</a> United Kingdom (UK), Europe, US, Canada, Australia, Asia,South America<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/b681vpyvpxCEMMGEJECEDGKDLME" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.spark.net';return true;" target="_blank">Christian Mingle</a> (Worldwide)<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/gr105shqnhp46EE86B64658E6D7C" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Christian Cafe (Worldwide)<br />
</a><a href="http://www.christiancupid.com/affiliate/main.cfm?AID=70093&amp;BID=9208" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Christian Cupid</a> (Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, Australia, Canada, US, Worldwide)<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1993161-10278209" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Free Yahoo Personals</a> (USA, Germany, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand)<br />
<a href="http://www.match.com/promo/promopage.aspx?keyword=72hoursfreereg&amp;lid=52&amp;trackingid=522990&amp;Bannerid=558486&amp;siteID=QtG4bmiJ_F4-Ad8oLUIzzhoQ70g1CdRZrw" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Match.com</a> (USA, Canada, UK and rest of Europe,Asia,South America,Africa,<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1993161-10398223" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Meetic.UK</a><br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1993161-10394047" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Meetic France<br />
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<p align="left"><strong>Other Online Dating Sites:</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1993161-10276574" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">eHarmony.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1993161-10390640" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">PerfectMatch</a>
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