Letting Go of a Relationship
Most of us know that letting go of a relationship, even if it’s a toxic relationship, is one of the most difficult thing to do. In a previous article we mentioned when it might be a good idea to let go of a relationship However, many single Christians have communicated to us that simply knowing letting go of a relationship is not enough. One single Christian girl wrote that her cheating boyfriend has her under his power, and try as…
Christian Single Men and Lust
All Christian single men battle lust of the flesh from time to time. In fact, let’s just make that ALL guys, whether they be single men or married men, Christian or non-Christian. One single man pal of mine said if his girlfriend ever knew his thoughts, she would never stop slapping him! Listen, men struggle with lust, and any single man who says otherwise is just lying out of fear, manipulative motives, embarrassment or a combination of the three. The…
Sovereign Grace Singles
Did you know there is actually a “Sovereign Grace Singles” dating site for Christian singles? Oh, wait a minute, Sovereign Grace Singles (sovereigngracesingles.com) is not for all single Christians, but only for those who hold to a Reformed theological point of view. Sovereign Grace Singles even uses this Scripture from Amos 3:3 to back up their point of view: ‘Can two walk together except they be agreed?’ How outrageous, sad…and unbiblical! Check out this quote on the Sovereign Grace…
Sweet Things to Say to your Girlfriend
< Are you a single guy looking for sweet things to say to your girlfriend? Many single guys, whether they’re Christian or not, have true feelings of warmth deep inside. However, some not only have a difficult time thinking of sweet things to say to their girlfriends, they also get “tongue-tied” when trying to express them as well. Where’s Cyrano de Bergerac when we really need him? Sweet Things to Say to Your Girlfriend Difficulties Hey, no one has ever…
Christian Single Dating for Single Christians
Our vision for this Christian single dating site has never been to be simply a Christian dating service. Rather, our goal has always been to be a Christian singles “resource hub” where one can find Christian single dating reviews, spiritual encouragement, dating advice, singles groups and interaction with other singles by the writing and sharing of articles. Christian Single Dating Tips Many have written asking us what Christian single dating advice we could give in order to help singles enjoy…
What’s True Love Got To Do With It?
Most human beings are looking for a true love that lasts forever. I know some uf us may not admit it, but deep down, that thirst for true love is there. Perhaps your search for a true love relationship is one of the reasons you’re visiting this site today. True Love-What it’s Not Unfortunately, in our quest to find it, many of us have been, like the 80’s love song says, looking for true love in all the wrong places.…
Rebound Relationships and the Pain
Many singles seem to go from one rebound relationship to the next in search of that ultimate relationship. The only problem is that the vast majority of rebound relationships end as well, which makes daters feel worse then the previous relationship. As someone who worked in the Family Court system, I saw the sad effects of rebound relationships everyday. The Thinking Behind Rebound Relationships The thinking behind rebound relationships goes like this: “Although my previous relationship failed, this one will…
Money Saving Worries and Singles
Many singles have a hard time saving money, for the simple reason that they don’t have much money to save. This lack of money saving has caused many single worry over what they will do in their day of need. Money Saving Worries for Christian Singles Does money saving concerns of single people shock you? It shouldn’t because financial debt and being single goes hand in hand. Singles of all types (never married, divorced, widowed or single parents) collectively have…
Holiday Gifts-The Greatest Holiday Gift of All
Well, the holiday gift season is upon us once again. Oh Joy! Can you believe that in my area (New York) businesses had holiday gift displays with Christmas trees lit as early as the beginning of September? Unbelievable! Although poll after poll in the US, UK, Europe and Australia consistently show a substantial majority of people would like to see less spending on holiday gifts, each year folks spend more and and more on gifts. Holiday Gifts and Christian Singles…
20-Something Singles:How to Evangelize Millennials
As any 20-something Christian single could tell you, the vast majority of other 20-something singles do not attend church. Paradoxically, 20-somethings , or millennials as they are called today, are also one of the most receptive age groups to evangelize. How can both of these statements about 20-something singles be true? The answer is that many Christian churches are simply missing huge opportunities by not communicating the Gospel to 20-something singles in ways that make sense to them. In fact…
Christian Marriage Vows and Submission
Discussing Christian marriage vows can be one of the hardest parts of planning a wedding ceremony. A lot of Christian single engaged couples stumble over Christian marriage vows because of one simple word: submission. Christian Marriage Vows Controversy Many traditional Christian marriage vows, in an attempt to express what was thought to be the Bible’s teaching on wives submitting to their husbands, include one little phrase where the bride pledges to “love honor and obey” her mate. Today, most Christian…
Forgiveness and Dating Relationships
There is an amazing connection between forgiveness and healing in the Bible. Forgiveness has amazing benefits. Forgiveness can heal broken relationships, broken hearts and even bring health to one’s body. Only recently have secular psychologists and doctors begun speaking of the healing power of forgiveness in one’s life. The Forgiveness and Dating Relationships Problem Many Christian singles have problems with their health and the relationships in their lives because they have a major issue with forgiveness. For example, some singles…
Thankfulness and Being Single
Thanksgiving Day is a time of thankfulness and being thankful for all our blessings. However, for many singles it’s simply another holiday to survive, and a reminder of how lonely and frustrating life can be without the emotional and physical intimacy of a mate. That’s why showing thankfulness is difficult for many of my Christian single solo friends, especially during this time of year. Do you feel the same way? A Tradition of Thankfulness In answer to this need, each…
Matchmaker Dating, Faith and Christian Singles
Certain online dating services are what we call matchmaker dating sites. Matchmaker dating is different from other types of online dating service (like Christian Mingle, for example) in that the person using them has less control over the dating process. Instead of you choosing your own potential dating match, the dating matchmaker service will choose a partner for you, usually after you complete an indepth compatibility test unique to the particular service. We referred to this type of dating matchmaker…
Christian Woman-Biblical Advice on How to be Attractive
Are you are Christian Woman looking for biblical advice on how to be attractive? The average Christian woman does her best to be as attractive as possible. Unfortunately, many Christian women are under temendous pressure to conform to the world’s standard of attractive, rather than what God’s word says is appealing. The Christian Woman and Media Culture Christian women are exposed to a constant media barrage of what the “perfect woman ” is supposed to look like. The only problem…
How to Find a Christian Wife
Ever wonder how to find a Christian wife? I would think many Christian single women in the market for a husband would be interested in knowing the number of Christian men hoping to find a Christian wife. Well we are too, and that’s one reason why our up and coming singles survey will try to quantify the different number of Christian single men looking to find a Christian wife, those looking to simply find a date and those not seeking…
Internet Romance Scams
Internet romance scams are something to be on the lookout for. What is an Internet romance scam? This kind of scam has to do with a person who is interested in finding love. Now enter another person, usually from a different country, who contact s this person via email and initiates an online relationship that makes the other person think that they are the best thing since Swiss cheese. Internet Romance Spam Strategy Once the scammer has the trust of the person he/she starts spamming in earnest. They often start with a sob story about some great need of needing money to pay for bills or a sick mom’s operation. By the time the victim realizes what’s going on, and that the person who they met online is never going to meet them face to face, they will have been chumped for tons of money. Not fun. Avoiding Internet Romance Spams The very best way to not being a victim is to practice good online dating safety and to use reputable Christian dating sites that screens it’s clients. In fact, one of the reasons we started This Christian dating review and advice website was to help people stay away from Internet dating scams. Remember, as Christian singles, we need to “test the spirits” to make sure the person we are interested in is truly compatible with our faith and lifestyle. Bible Verse of Day ~Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world~1John 4:1 Famous Movie Love…
Commitment Phobia and Singles
Commitment phobia is the fear of commitment. When we speak of commitment phobia among singles, we are referring to folks who avoid commiting to long term relationships such as marriage. People who suffer from committment phobia come in all varieties. Commitment phobes (no, I didn’t make this term up!) can be both male and female, Christian and non-Christian, teens, single parents or seniors. Commitment phobia among singles can occur for several reasons. However, most commitment phobic men and women truly…
Anger at Being Single-Dealing with Anger in Relationships
Many single women and men walk around with a lot of anger because they are still single long past the time they thought they would be married. Does being single at this time in your life make you angry? Target of Anger in Relationships One target of a single person’s anger is directed at God Himself because He has not brought that one true love into their lives. Frustration, jealousy and discouragement cuts deep into them as their closest friends…
Christian Singles and Sexual Impurity
One of the hardest things for Christian singles is remaining sexually pure. It doesn’t matter if you are a single woman or man, or whether you believe in courtship or traditional dating. Yes, remaining sexually pure as a single Christian is a real battle, a tug-o-war between our raging hormones and desires, and our Lord’s plan for our lives in this area: “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified, that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of…