You've probably heard people tell you to raise your standards if you want to attract the right man into your life. I'm here to tell you that if you're still single when you don't want to be, the problem may be that your standards are too high! Here are 4 signs your standards are too high in dating: [imagebrowser id=340] … [Read more...]
Singles: 10 Things to get ‘Delivert’ from by 2015
With the New Year upon us, it’s time to reflect on the 2014 you’ve had, mistakes made and even more memorable accomplishments. I do have to say this for my fellow singles: there are some things you got over this year and may still be dealing with. We are all works in progress. We have God’s grace to cover our mistakes and I pray that we all get the wisdom to not make them … [Read more...]
Should I Submit to My Boyfriend?
Should I submit to my boyfriend? That's the keyword, boyfriend. This question alone, reminds me of an eye-opening experience with my ex-fiancé. It had only been a few weeks since he'd proposed and I was still floating on air. I was only 20 years old and was a good church girl. I loved the Lord and my Sunday Best outfits followed the dress code of my church. I was very … [Read more...]
Why Does Rejecting a Date Hurt You?
Not long ago a friend of mine was going through an emotional dilemma with a guy. She was asked out by a coworker and in her commitment to pursue her personal development and not date, she turned down his offer with a message kind of explaining why in over 140 characters. Needless to say, the guy responded “yup” and that was about it after that. Feeling left in ambiguity about … [Read more...]
How Long Should You Wait For a Proposal? I Hope Not 17 Years!
Loretta. Girl. For real?! You've been in a relationship with this man for 17 years and he still hasn't proposed yet?" That's what I wanted to scream as I watched the newest season of Preachers of L.A. Just in case you've never seen it, the hit reality TV show from Oxygen follows the lives of six preachers in the Los Angeles area. All the preachers are married, except one: … [Read more...]
How To Bounce Back From Rejection
The memories came rushing back, but they were bittersweet this time. It had lost its sparkle, even though I was holding it up against the sunlight that was streaming through my room. The joy I once associated with it had turned into numbness, but if I focused really intensely, I could call up the heartbreak and rejection. “Humph,” I said, as I closed the little gray box. It … [Read more...]
Does God Choose the Person You’re Supposed to Marry?
Does God choose the person you're supposed to marry? I used to think so. That false belief led me into unhealthy relationships. Let me explain. I met my ex-fiance at the age of 19. I thought he was "The One." We liked many of the same things and shared many of the same values. To top it all off, when asked by my father why he wanted to marry me, my ex said "The Lord told me … [Read more...]