Dating

Why do I have to be single?

There is a lot of pain in being single. I don't know why God allows it to happen. Advice: Your e-mail was forwarded to me so I could respond to you out of my own experience. I am 52 and have never been married. I know what it's like to long for someone to share your thoughts with. I have felt low at times. And I have felt like a one in a world...

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Would having phone sex with my boyfriend be a sin?
Would having phone sex with my boyfriend be a sin?

I'm dating a very good Christian guy who is in a different country from where I am now. While waiting to get married in a few years time, we still need maintain our intimacy and so he suggested that we have sex on the phone. I really see the need to be intimate since he is no ordinary male friend. I've been praying about this suggestion and I was...

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I am dating a shy man
I am dating a shy man

I am 36-year-old single woman. I met a very nice man a while back. We are both Christians and our faith is important to us. I am very interested in him, but he is really shy. Sometimes it is almost impossible for him to talk to me. He does most of his communication by e-mail. While this is all well and good, it does make it kind of hard to talk face-to-face....

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How much physical affection is appropriate?
How much physical affection is appropriate?

I was baptized three years ago and have not dated since my baptism. Recently I met a Christian man and have been spending time with him. I do not know how to handle the chemistry between us. I enjoy the kisses, hugs and petting. At what point is this sinful and detrimental to the growth of the relationship? I am naturally affectionate and would like...

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What does the Bible say about dating?
What does the Bible say about dating?

What does the bible say about single Christian women dating? Advice: The Bible has nothing specifically to say about single Christian women dating. In Biblical times marriages were arranged by fathers, but the Bible has some principles that would apply to that question. Here are a few: Second Corinthians 6:14-16 tells Christians they are not...

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Better Than a Fairy Tale: Who is your “Perfect Prince”
Better Than a Fairy Tale: Who is your "Perfect Prince"

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon. The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Birds chirped back and forth as if they were sharing the happenings of the last week with one another. Out of the kitchen window, one could see a mother washing the family car as two neighbourhood boys sat nearby on the curb and lazily tossed small chips of gravel back and...

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Preparing for Marriage
Preparing for Marriage

You're engaged. The date is set. The biggest, happiest day of your life is just a few months away. Bliss becomes burden as you feel the pressure of wedding planning. Your gown, formalwear, dates, deposits. Banquet hall or caterer? Band or DJ? Where to honeymoon? Who's in the bridal party? Flower selection, budget decisions, guest list. After...

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How do I remain a virgin while dating?
How do I remain a virgin while dating?

The places I go to are usually frequented by students, many of whom have not had the experience of being in love.  We don’t have any older people to counsel us on matters concerning observing chastity with one’s boyfriend before marriage. This has been a great temptation and challenge to me while dating my boyfriend. Can you give me some...

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