We all want to feel loved, accepted, and valued—especially by the people closest to us. But for many, especially young women today, there’s a heavy pressure to “put on a show” in relationships. This isn’t about being dramatic or faking a smile in a family photo. It’s about showing only the parts of yourself you [...]
If you’re single and feeling tired, frustrated, or even quietly panicked at the thought that you might be alone forever, you’re not the only one. That fear—the dread that maybe “my person” doesn’t exist, that maybe marriage and family are for “other people,” that maybe your life will always be incomplete—can sneak up at the [...]
We’ve all heard the stories, watched the movies, and hummed the songs: two people lock eyes across a crowded room, feel a spark, and are swept off their feet in a whirlwind of magical emotions. This idea—often called “falling in love”—is everywhere in our culture. You’re told that if it’s true love, it should hit [...]
Dating today can feel like wading through a minefield of trending hashtags and “expert” advice from people you’ve never met—but who have millions of followers. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and a thousand dating blogs offer endless opinions. Some advice sounds flashy and liberating, but much of it is just plain bad—it promotes shallow relationships, unrealistic expectations, [...]
If there’s a question that makes Christian couples squirm in the weeks or months leading up to engagement, it’s this one: “How many people have you had sex with?” It can pop up suddenly—maybe during a walk, over coffee, or on a late-night call. One person gets brave and asks, or maybe it’s expected as [...]
Let’s have an honest conversation about a tough topic: casual sex among Christian singles. Once largely taboo in church circles, the subject now comes up in counseling offices, accountability groups, and late-night talks more than many realize. The truth? More and more dating Christians are engaging in sex outside of marriage, often with little sense [...]
Have you ever heard someone say, “Everything has a price”? In today’s dating world, that line feels closer to reality than ever. Enter the trend of transactional dating—when relationships become less about genuine connection and more about trading benefits, favors, or resources. It’s the idea that love (or at least companionship) can be bought, negotiated, [...]
Let’s talk about something that seems to get dustier and more forgotten with every year that passes—the art of courtship. Not just “dating,” not hooking up, not endlessly texting someone in hopes of maybe going for coffee next month. I’m talking about the kind of intentional pursuit, gentle romance, and relational clarity that once marked [...]
In today’s world of speed dating, swiping right, viral “meet-cute” stories, and rom-com daydreams, there’s a powerful and sometimes crushing expectation pulsing through the dating scene: instant chemistry. The pressure for sparks to fly—immediately—has become the gold standard. If there isn’t an overwhelming “wow!” on the first date or even after the first few messages, [...]
Let’s talk about “cannonballing”—one of the rising trends in modern relationships that’s both relatable and risky. The term doesn’t refer to pool parties here; it describes what happens when someone leaps headfirst into a new romance, skipping the slow and steady “getting to know you” stages and heading straight for serious commitment. Why? Often it’s [...]
