Easter: The Love That Sets You Free
When I was growing up in the forested suburbs outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Easter meant chocolate bunnies, colorful Easter eggs and pretty new dresses. The dresses were generally pastel or floral&
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Discovering the Joy of Easter
When I was a kid, Easter was all about the candy—and how much my siblings and I could consume before our parents pulled the plug on our holiday sugar fix. Of course, we dyed eggs in various pastel colors. And I looked forward to wearing a pretty new dress on Easter Sunday.
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Healthy Habits for Better Dating and Relationships
We all have bad habits we want to break and good habits we desire to start—especially in the areas of dating and relationships. Maybe you’re tired of dating guys who talk about themselves all the time. Or, you’re with someone who says nothing, and you long for good conversation.
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Single on Valentine’s Day? 3 Great Ways to Find Hope and Joy
It's Valentine's Day and you're single. No special someone for a romantic dinner for two. No chocolates, flowers, or gifts. But just because you're uncoupled on February 14, don't let your relationship status lead you on a path of discouragement.
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Breakup Advice: How to Heal Your Broken Heart
Breakups are hard. Whether someone left you, or you’re the one who ended the relationship, it can be an emotional and devastatingly difficult time.
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Discover the Most Popular Dating and Relationship Posts of 2024
If you’re single or single again, you won’t want to miss the "Best of 2024" Living Single Today blog posts—the most-read posts from the past year. In case you missed any of them, here’s a list of the Top 10.
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How to Be Single—and Joyful—Over the Holidays
For some, the holiday season—from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve—exaggerates feelings of loneliness that have been simmering all year long. Suddenly everyone seems to have a significant other by their side and you feel alone.
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The DTR Talk: Helpful Ways to Define the Relationship
Have you ever spent time with someone and you’re not quite sure what kind of connection you have? Are you just friends? Are you dating?
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How to Let Go and Trust God: An Autumn Lesson
Years ago, I was recovering from a horrible breakup and I could not seem to let go. I was holding on to “what was” and “what could have been.” I was hurt and angry about how poorly my boyfriend treated me when we ended things, so I was grappling with forgiving him.
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Dating can be enjoyable and fun. But sometimes conflicts arise because one or both people in the relationship lack boundaries. Maybe he doesn’t listen when you say “no,” or you are constantly putting him down. However, when you know your boundaries—and communicate your needs to each other—you’ll be living true to your values. You will have a stronger sense of self, more joy, and better, healthier relationships.