It has been said that, “Once is luck, twice is coincidence, three times is a pattern.” If you have difficulties when dating one or two people, there is no reason to think much about it. Most people don’t marry the first person they date. Perhaps it is disappointing, but move on and you’ll be fine. However, if you […]
If things aren’t going well, stop and ask why. Read More »
No one should be judged for their preferences in a marriage partner. At the same time, it is a mistake to fixate on one factor in place of looking at the person as a whole. All of us marry people who are imperfect. Perhaps we fall in-love and become blinded to those imperfections, but for
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No one should be judged for their preferences in a marriage partner. At the same time, it is a mistake to fixate on one factor in place of looking at the person as a whole. All of us marry people who are imperfect. Perhaps we fall in-love and become blinded to those imperfections, but for
Approach physical or mental illness with maturity. Read More »
Appearance is a big draw for many people, so is intelligence, income, profession – and, for some reason, a sense of humor. By all means factor these into your decision about a marriage partner. But never forget that those features are not what will determine the success of your marriage. Above all else, character is
Realize that character traits are the most important. Read More »
If you are dating for marriage, stay clear about what you are trying to achieve. You are not trying to have a pleasant night out or make a close friend. However much you like her or him, don’t get drawn into it if you don’t see the marriage potential. Treat dating as a means to
Stay focused on what you are there to do. Read More »
Strength of character is not about how loud or quiet a person is. We would not be saying this were it not for the fact that this is often misunderstood. It is not uncommon for someone with a strong personality to feel that a quieter, softer type of person is “not their equal”. In many
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Family often brings out a lot of passion in people. They are the people we love most, but also the people who have the capacity to hurt us the most. People may not realize how they feel about their family until they start speaking about them. We can be surprised by the strength of resentments
How to talk about parents and family on a date. Read More »
You don’t go on a date with the intention of saying as little as possible. This is not a meeting with the IRS. You need to get to know the person you’re dating, and vice versa. This is not going to happen if you are both cagey and secretive. On the other hand, you are
Know how to be honest to be on a date. Read More »
During dating you should feel relaxed and be yourself. Just let it flow. The problem is that often we get stuck. We run out of things to say or cannot think of what to do. This could create a mild state of panic, and lead to a downward spiral. It is therefore best to come
Why it almost always pays to come prepared. Read More »
You may find that there always is something that prevents you from reaching the engagement stage. Repeatedly you find that something impossible to ignore is bothering you, and you feel utterly unable to contemplate marriage. The idea of proposing or accepting a proposal for marriage fill you with dread. Each time, it seems that this
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