The core of dating is commencing a process through which you become increasingly absorbed in a single person. At the beginning of the process, you are understandably being selfish. However, for the dating process to achieve its purpose it must transition from a continual focus on your own interest to a growing attachment to the other person.
Is there anything wrong with dating two people at the same time? Read More »
Every person’s character is made of ‘parts’, generally these work well together. For some people, their parts want conflicting things. This makes dating for marriage more complex. But not impossible.
Are there actually two of you dating? Why you may be perpetually dissatisfied. Read More »
Some people are fine dating. Everything generally goes great. They are confident, at ease, engaging, open – until the point where the dating turns “serious.” As soon as they sense that they have crossed over into “commitment territory,” all kinds of strange things start happening.
Are you afraid of getting close? Read More »
A girls meets a guy and is super excited about his date. This excitement remains at implausible levels for a few dates… until cracks appear in the image of perfection.
Coping with disappointment in dating: The Rollercoaster syndrome. Read More »
Needless to say, this is a highly sensitive topic. We discuss how dating and pursuit of marriage is likely being impeded by an addiction to porn. The purpose here is to look at the ways that it complicates a person’s path towards forming a healthy relationship.
How addiction to pornography could be affecting your dating. Read More »
More than the exact differences of your religiosity levels is the ‘what’ and ‘who’. What are the differences; are they major or minor? Who are each of you; how flexible are each of you?
We have different religious levels, is this a problem? Read More »
You are only looking for the one person – just one! – and you cannot find someone with all the qualities you are hoping for. Perhaps you find most of the features, but never all of them.
Why can’t I find someone with all the qualities I am looking for? Read More »
Dating can leave some people feeling nervous, anxious, and worried. This impedes the dating process and makes it harder for both parties. The good news is that it is much less frightening than it seems.
I am painfully quiet and find dating worrying and challenging. Read More »
In a marriage, there will be a healthy exchange of views and even differences of opinion. The unanimity of everything is no great sign of a perfect relationship. Dating is in a sense a mini-marriage, so getting a sense of how you can resolve differences is an important step in the transition towards true couplehood.
Are you frightened by the difference of opinion? Read More »
We would all like to be relaxed and in control, but sometimes people get caught up in worries that lead to behaviors that others find challenging and which end up producing poor results.
How and why anxiety can get the better of you in dating. Read More »
