Dear Gen Z
Each generation is inundated with more and more messages about who they are, sex, and relationships. So, we’re slowing down, taking a look back at our own experience, and sharing with Gen Z what we wish we knew earlier in our lives.
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When You’re “Just Friends,” But You’re Not
I remember sitting under a starry night sky, surrounded by beautiful trees when a handsome friend of mine started asking me questions about my life. It was charmingly romantic, except it wasn’t because he had a girlfriend. I knew this about him, but I didn’t think there was any harm in just talking to him.
How to Say You’re Not Interested: A Woman’s Perspective
“Can I take you on a date sometime?” Instantly we panic. How do we let them down gently without sounding like a jerk? Is a friendship possible if we say ‘no’? If we just ghost them out, will that solve the problem? Let’s look at some ways to speak your mind confidently without sacrificing kindness.
Is Fear Wrecking Your Marriage?
For the first ten years of my marriage, I struggled with the fear of abandonment. My father and my first pastor had both left their wives for younger women. Because of what I had experienced, I allowed fearful thoughts to linger unchecked in my mind. They didn’t yell; they whispered. Eventually all men leave. Don’t let them get too close. Then they can’t disappoint you.
12 Simple Ways to Become A Gentleman
Being a gentleman feels like it’s a fading art in our culture, and our society feels that. I believe when strong gentlemen show up to use their strengths to benefit those around them, it will create stability and space for all to thrive. While we can’t conquer all of these things in one post, here are twelve ways to become more of a gentleman.
Why the Perfect Prince Charming Is Not All He’s Cracked Up to Be
I didn’t want to take it a step further because life didn’t feel “just right” but “just right” wasn’t what was desired, it was the real raw parts of me that was desired. I’d argue that this is how love is supposed to be. A great unraveling of all the misconceptions and false perceptions you thought you’d have to live up to in order to be desired.
The Goal of Dating
If simply "getting married was your main goal, then you would compromise your character, blow past red flags, and settle for less than God’s best just to achieve your goal. Our goal has to be something bigger, something greater. We need goals and a plan to get there. We're excited to give you a sneak peak of the Date Well Men's program. Check it out on all streaming platforms and join the date well community at datewellmen.com
The Art of Self Discovery Post Break Up
Post break up, there is a season for mourning. A season for rest. A season to heal. And then there’s a season for self reflection and discovery. Though this time can be rather painful, I have found that this is where God’s wisdom and insight into who He is and who He’s made me to be, sinks in deep.
Tips for Navigating Dating Apps
Dating apps are proving to be harder to navigate than even a lot of relationships are. There’s a culture to them, a science to them, and in a world where we have so much access at our fingertips to begin with dating apps, especially having multiple apps set up all at once, can be overwhelming, confusing, and even really irritating when we can’t seem to get it right.
Making the Move
Someone special has caught your eye and now...you freeze. How do you make your move, shoot your shot, take the next step, give it a chance? We're helping you out.
I Had No Ring By Spring, But I Met My Husband In The Most Unexpected Place
Whether I could see it or not, and even when I didn’t believe it, God’s plan for my life was unfolding one day at a time. No matter where you’re at in life, when you run after God, you will ALWAYS be running in the right direction.
Red & Green Flags of Dating
For those of us who are in a season of dating, getting to know someone new can seem daunting or overwhelming! Especially with different feelings and flags popping up all over the place. So this week we had Sloane and Abram come up with an important list of red and green flags to keep an eye out for that will help make dating a little easier and prevent a lot of pain and stress in the future.