Dear Dr. Buckingham, I'm a young, single, and soulful black male who is attractive according to my female friends. I get a lot of girls’ numbers, but I can never seem to get past the first date. I grew up in a religious household, but other Christian girls won't give me the time of day. I embrace the essence of life and I am a passionate young man. I do not understand what I … [Read more...]
3 Mistakes Nice Guys Make on a Date That Land Them in the Friend Zone
As a matchmaker, part of my job is to collect feedback after I send a couple out on a date. I'll ask each person to give me their honest opinion and impressions of the location of their meeting, the confidence level of their date, and whether they felt any physical attraction for he other person. I'm often shocked at the small mistakes men make on a date, which can make the … [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...]
The 5 Stages of a Dating Relationship Done God’s Way
by Jamal Miller, The developmental stages of a relationship have their variations, but when doing it God’s way there are some stages that are pivotal for laying a solid foundation for marriage. Doing it God’s way ensures that there are boundaries set in place to protect each person as they discern whether the relationship has potential for marriage. Dating because you’re … [Read more...]