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Does it seem like everyone in your friend group is coupled up, except you? Lately, you've been receiving more engagement announcements, wedding invitations, or baby-gender-reveal party invites than ever. Most of your friends are getting married—or married again. Or, they've already tied the knot and they're busy raising kids. You looked up, and suddenly you're the lone single person.
Have you tried online dating or dating apps? Why or why not? Let's look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the online dating world. And then you can decide if this is an avenue you want to pursue—or not.
It's not easy being a single mother. Many of us share the same challenges and fears: You feel stretched to the limit. You think your children need more than you're able to give. Or, you wonder how you can do it all on your own. Here's some encouragement: You are capable of parenting with courage, confidence, and clarity. As a single parent who has raised seven children, I'd like to share some helpful and encouraging things I've discovered.
Do you ever struggle with being single? You like having time to do what you like to do, but you also long for the day when you'll have a significant other to do life with.
My friend Heidi once told me, "The difference between the wrong man and the right man is like the difference between the darkest night and the brightest day." Choose the wrong one and you'll have heartache. Choose the right one and you'll have a better relationship. But how do you find the "right" one, the one best suited for you?
Coupled or uncoupled, we all feel lonely at times.
Indeed, real and lasting love is something we all long for. But, for many of us, it’s often elusive—or short-lived. At least, in terms of romantic relationships.
Why do I always fall for the wrong guys? Why do the people I date break up with me? How can I make better choices in my next relationship?
Loss strikes everyone at some point in life. Whether it's a relationship breakup, divorce, death of a loved one, or another loss, we all need ways to cope and find relief from emotional pain.
Here is a special guest post from Dr. Bart Brock, who shares part of his widowerhood journey of loss and grief into the acceptance of a new life. Dr. Brock draws from his personal experience after losing his wife of 36 years, and shares some of the answers he found, such as finding purpose beyond the pain, thankfulness through the tears, and the amazing faithfulness of God.
