It has been said, “diamonds are a girls best friend.” So naturally a woman’s probably going to want one when getting engaged. A diamond ring has become a staple among what is offered when proposing in marriage. Yet is it superficial of a woman to reject a man’s engagement, if he offers something other than […]
Is it a bad thing to rush into marriage? Marriage is one of the most important choices you will ever make? It’s because, who you choose to marry will impact you for the rest of your life. For those who make a wrong choice or marry prematurely it can bring heartache, frustration, and sadly divorce. […]
Have you ever heard of relationship attachment styles? People love taking relationship surveys, or character personality tests. They do this to not only better understand themselves, but also to better understand others in relationships. Though these tests can be fun, are they helpful? I would say most are not, but some are. Recently, I came […]
I believe there is some confusion as to what it means to be head of household. Sometimes there are terms mentioned within the church that can be confusing. What something means within one culture can sometimes be different in another. This is also true for those committed to a faith and for those not familiar […]
If you could do one thing to transform your relationship, would you do it? Principles are fundamental truths that surround us and govern us. These truths if applied can have a positive impact upon your life, but if ignored can lead to calamity. This is also true for relationships. You are probably reading this because […]
Can you trust relationship advice given by celebrities? Relationship advice comes in all types of shapes and sizes. It also comes from all types of people. Not everyone who gives relationship advice is qualified to give it, and not all relationship advice is helpful. Yet what happens when people we admire, look up to, or […]
Who hasn’t seen a movie or heard of a first date ending with a kiss, but should it? There is a thought, that if a date goes well it should end with a kiss, and if not the date is possibly a failure. Not everyone takes this position, but there is a cultural norm for […]
Is it a deal breaker if someone is late on a first date? I think we’ve all had moments where we were late to an appointment. Yet, what does it say about a person when they are late? Some people miss judged the time or got caught in traffic. Others they just have a serious […]
I Love You! These three words are powerful especially in the context of a romantic relationship. Not only do they communicate affection, but they transition the relationship to another level. We grow up hearing and seeing these words in movies, and people anticipate the day that these words will be mutually communicated to them. Yet, […]
What are you looking for when searching for a small group? What are signs of a great small group? Small groups are critical to maintaining a successful relationship. It doesn’t matter if you are single, dating or married, your community plays an important role. This is a key principle I share in my book Chasing […]