Ever since I wrote an article, explaining how my husband married me 11 months after we met despite originally telling me he wasn't looking for a relationship, I've had sisters tell me that my story goes against every piece of advice they've read, which encourages women not to waste their time with men who make it clear from the beginning that marriage is not on the menu. So … [Read more...]
How One Date Showed Me I Really Wasn’t Ready to Date Again
Have you ever prayed for something to happen and didn’t expect it to be answered so quickly? Many times God gives us exactly what we ask for…to teach us something. I remember praying to God to go on a date, and He answered my prayer pretty much immediately. It was a casual prayer, a quick conversation with the Lord to let Him know how I was feeling and before I knew it, I was … [Read more...]
Miss Independent: 3 Ways to Deal with Your Fears of Marriage
"The idea of marriage terrifies me" she exclaimed. When I asked her why she said, "Because men are so dominant and condescending. It's like they strip a woman of herself for their benefit. I hear so many of my married friends complaining. None of them are happy." I was surprised at this sister's comments because most of the women I work with are concerned about finding a man … [Read more...]
How Long Should I Wait to be Asked the Marriage Question?
Hello Dr. Buckingham, I'm sort of at a crossroad with my current relationship. I'm a single woman in my late 30's and have one child who is an adult. He's recently living in L.A. where he is pursuing his music career. I was in a long-term relationship that lasted about 15yrs. About 3 years ago, I met a very nice and caring man who I believe that I can share the duration of my … [Read more...]
3 Questions Men Should Ask Before Taking the Relationship to the Next Level
How should those of us in "committed" relationships take steps to “move forward?” Let’s touch on what things men should consider as we decide whether we want to take our relationships to the next level. Here are 3 questions to ask to determine if you are ready to move forward in your relationship: [imagebrowser id=331] … [Read more...]