Dating

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Are We Over-Spiritualising Our Love Lives?

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In Bible College (or “Bridal College” as it’s also known), I was asked out on a date by a guy whom I had clearly stuck in the friend-zone list. But my friends encouraged us to be together because we were “so perfect for one another”. And he seemed to be everywhere I happened to be—surely this was a “sign” from God.
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Dear Younger Self, It's Time to Break Up and You Know Why

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You probably didn’t expect that you’d be here today, thinking about whether you should break up with your non-Christian boyfriend.
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Is Dating Only About the "Good Vibes"?

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Dating fatigue is rough–and Christians are not spared from it too. Even so, we can learn to date well. Here's how.
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What I Wish My Younger Self Knew About Lust

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There’s one thing I need to warn you about. You’re going to struggle with lust, and I’m sad to say that a lot of it will stem from these three lies that you will—or already—believe about sex and intimacy.
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Does it Matter Who Makes the First Move?

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I was the one who made the first move by asking my then-boyfriend (now husband) out. We first met online and after an encouraging conversation, I initiated a coffee date.
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Leaning on God in the Season of Heartbreak

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Last year was a tough one for me. I thought I could end up with someone whom I considered my best friend and my safe place, but it did not happen as I’d hoped.
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Dealing With the Aftermath of a Bad Breakup

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On the surface, we might’ve looked like a happily-in-love couple, but beneath this façade were fears, misunderstandings, anger, and doubts built up due to silent treatments and unresolved arguments.
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My Friend is Dating a Non-Christian. What Should I Do?

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I was that friend who once dated a non-Christian. Let me tell you my story.
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Navigating My First Relationship (With Help From the Bible)

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It’s not surprising if you feel that the Bible isn’t a book you can run to for advice on modern-day romance. Nevertheless, there are some Biblical principles that we can discerningly apply to our romantic pursuits.