To let go and let God is the only way to manage your past hurts and pains. It can fill your heart with joy, peace, and love so you can heal. In this article: A Prayer on How to Let Go and Let God Seeking Wholeness from God Start Healing with These Steps How to Let Go and Let God Help You Overcome the Pain and Hurt A Prayer on How to Let Go and Let … [Read more...]
The Biggest Problem with Being in the Over Thirty and Single Club
You probably think that I'm going to say that biggest problems with being over thirty and single are things like: your clock is ticking, there are not enough eligible men or women out there, or on-line dating is for the birds. But I'm not. You see, most of the things I just listed are opportunities and not problems. The biggest problem with being over thirty and single is … [Read more...]
Out with the Old: The Relationship Habits Singles Should Have Left in 2016
I know we’re barely mid-way through the winter season, but I’m already through with one pair of winter boots. Beaten and stained from the salt, they were not things that I wanted to hold on to anymore. Declaring "this is my last season for these," helped me think about other things I wanted to get rid of; what I wanted to leave behind as I go forward into 2017. "A time to get, … [Read more...]
Singles: Would You Rent a Bae for the Holiday?
Your whole family is meeting at your aunt's house for her annual Christmas Eve dinner. You're excited to catch up with family, joke with cousins you haven't seen in a whole year and, most of all, grub on all of your auntie's signature holiday dishes. But there's one thing that's concerning you...you're single this year...again! Tired of being bugged by pesky family members … [Read more...]
When an Ex Moves On, Do You Mope? NO. Here Are 3 Reasons to Rejoice
We might not ever admit it, but we all secretly hope to find a new romance before our exes do. But what happens when your ex has moved on—or even worse, got married— before you? It's a strange feeling, right? We see this often from the celebrity tabloids to the social media status updates. It's all juicy entertainment until it happens to you. And I’m not talking about your … [Read more...]
He Tried It. Another Friend Told Me I’ll Stay Single. But Here’s What I Said
God challenged me recently. One evening a male friend and I talked about being single, and he said to me that he was concerned that I would still be single at 35. (I'm 29 now, so was he able to see that far in the future, huh?) The first thing I thought was: what is wrong with being single at 35 and why was I initially so defensive about it? Secondly, what would cause someone … [Read more...]
Brandy Made an Announcement About Her Love Life and We All Need to Respect It
Singer and actress Brandy shared with the all-female hosted talk show “The Real” that when it comes to marriage, she’s singing a different tune: “I’m satisfied living by myself.” Often times we hear that it’s the point when you’re at peace and comfortable being on your own that you meet someone special and get married. But Brandy is taking this time in her single season to … [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...]
Singles: How are You “Actively Waiting” for Marriage?
I must admit that there are times when I get distracted by unnecessary things that keep me from being focused on being single. Sometimes it’s other people, TV, or my own thoughts. I realize then that I’m getting off track and need to refocus on what’s important to me in this season of singleness. When you make the decision to be single and actively wait for God’s plan to … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Slow Down Impulse Dating
All shopping addicts or impulsive folks can relate to the following dilemma. You're walking into your favorite department store (we won't single out just one) and you look for the items that you need and successfully approach the aisles for payment. Then, out of nowhere, something catches your eye at the end cap and it's something that you're thinking about putting in the … [Read more...]
Why Are You Single?
by Angela Fitzgerald, Any single person will eventually be asked the question “Why are you single?” In my almost 31 years (the majority spent as a party of one), I’ve been asked that question so many times that I’ve lost track. And I get it – from an outsider’s perspective if you are at least moderately attractive and carry yourself somewhat decently, then you should be … [Read more...]