Becoming a wife or a husband is a process and that involves getting to know yourself, your wants and what you personally will contribute to your relationship. So, singles should find every opportunity to grow themselves as individuals. While there are a number of ways to work on you, one of my favorites is through traveling. Over the past several years of traveling for both … [Read more...]
9 Qualities Every Christian Should Look For in a Future Spouse
Navigating the dating pool can be difficult. When you consider of a laundry list of compatibilities from physical attraction and personality to social class, it’s hard to decide where to begin. Yet, as a single Christian, there is one consideration that far outweighs them all: Character. The Bible states in 1 Corinthians chapter 4, verse 5, “He will bring to light what is … [Read more...]
Singles: 5 Eye Opening Love Lessons I Learned from Not Dating for Over 3 Years
By: Marcee Woodard When I was single, nothing was more frustrating than feeling like I was ready for my prince charming, but all I kept getting was his pet frogs. I knew what I wanted and I knew what I deserved, but with each failed relationship, it seemed further out of my reach. I longed to find the perfect guy for me. But, there was just one problem: I wasn’t … [Read more...]
Singles: 4 Reasons to Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone to Achieve Better Relationships
As scary as it might be for some of you, there are going to be moments in your single season when you’re going to have to get uncomfortable. Last year, I put a quote on my vision board about living outside of your comfort zone. It held me accountable to something that I knew deep down in my heart that I wanted and needed in order to become what God had created me to be, and … [Read more...]
Reality Check: Being Mary Jane Gives Singles 7 Brutal Relationship Lessons
In this week’s episode of Being Mary Jane, aka #BMJRealityCheck, a conversation ensued between Mary Jane’s brother Patrick and his daughters's mother Tracy. After receiving news that she would be released from a halfway house, Tracy was ready to rekindle her relationship with Patrick based on the fact that Patrick stated that he loved her. Tracy interpreted that statement … [Read more...]
Who Says You Have to Have a Boo for the Holidays? 5 Ways Singles Can Beat the Holiday Blues
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Well, at least for some of us. The holidays can be a dreadful time for singles, and for good reason. Why? Tis' the "cuff season" of engagements and baby announcements. For some singles, the holiday can be a depressing reminder of the fact that you're alone, causing you to have "What Do the Lonely Do At Christmas?" by The Emotions on … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things Men and Women Want in a Relationship, But… Can THEY Deliver Them?
We all have our desires of what we want in a mate. However, if we were honest, most of us don’t live up to those requirements, even in our own lives. So many singles create a detailed list describing attributes of their “perfect mate. However after careful review, they wouldn’t qualify to date themselves. It is okay to desire and require certain attributes in a mate. Just be … [Read more...]
We Asked and They Told: Top 5 Things the Opposite Sex Wants You to Know About Relationships
When it comes to relationships, men and women speak totally different languages. Each gender has very diverse ideas in regards to what a relationship should look like, let alone be like. Finding a perfect balance in a relationship is a constant struggle that men and women face. In an effort to bridge the gap, I interviewed a number of men and women between the ages of 25-55 … [Read more...]
3 Things Singles Can Learn From a Family Vacation
Singles, whether you're visiting family over the holiday weekend or taking a vacation with family before the year is out, there are some things that we can recognize while out with our family in this season of life. I recently went on vacation with family and took a few notes on what it means to be single and on vacation—with family. While each family is different, there may … [Read more...]
Should I Commit to a Man Who Has a History of Vanishing?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, Hello. I have been reading your blogs and stumbled upon one about women marrying men in prison. I'm currently in a similar situation and would like your advice and view. I'm twenty-seven with one four year old child. About three years ago, I met and fell and love with a man online. We spent time together a few times and then he VANISHED! I moved on with my … [Read more...]
3 Negative Attitudes that will Keep you Single When You Don’t Want to Be
Are you speaking life over your dating & relationship experiences? If you're single & you're saying one of these common phrases, you could be blocking your Boaz from showing up! I have to warn you. I'm about to share truth with you that could set you free. But it might make you mad at first. I promise, however, that if you stay with me, you'll get clarity on dating … [Read more...]
RSVP for 1: Ten Ways to Enjoy Wedding Season as a Single
Wedding season is quickly approaching and if you’re single or unmarried attending a wedding, you may doubt if you’ll enjoy it fully because of your current relationship status. Whether as a guest or part of the wedding party, the events are what you make them. To help you have an enjoyable experience as a single, here are ten do’s and don’ts to consider during wedding … [Read more...]
5 Guiding Principles on How to Fall in Love Hard Without Losing Yourself
First look at the phrase “fall” in love. I understand it is an old cliché. However, our words hold the power to create the circumstances in our lives. When we see the word “fall” in brings about the thought of being out of control or things just happening without us guiding them. I don’t want you to fall but to make choices. Choose to be in love with your mate. Choose to love … [Read more...]
What to do When You Feel Like Giving Up on Love
Over the past year, I’ve coached people all over the world who are ready to give up on love. They tell me things like: I got this crazy message in my inbox…I’m cancelling my subscription to online dating forever! If this relationship doesn’t work out then I’m giving up. I guess I’ll just be single for the rest of my life. I’m scared to trust again. I don’t know what a … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Answer The Question “Why Are You Still Single?”
The holidays can be hard when you're still single. All of the parties and engagement commercials can be a constant reminder that you haven't found The One yet. Your family can also be a constant reminder that you haven't found your perfect match. I know what its like to be sitting around the dinner table with your aunties, cousins, and out of the blue, somebody says,"So, … [Read more...]