Dating for marriage – what it does not mean I thought about writing a post about what dating to marry means in dating culture, but then I thought it would be MUCH easier to explain what it does not mean. Let’s dive in. Dating for marriage or dating to marry is a bit newer language […]
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Is true friendship based on a constant, equal effort, or are one-sided fluctuations normal? If a friendship is one-sided, the red flags will be big, loud and in your face. I also want to preface by saying that friendships, among all relationship types, will teeter-totter in level of effort and individual capacity. Meaning, how much
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Marriage, friendships, boundaries and emotional infidelity – the important questions to ask I think the better question to ask is when, because many are quick to answer the title of this post with a big, fat, hard NO or YES. I think the answer is they can be, but what we really should be asking
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You can make your own pill hiding treats for dogs that are healthier and more affordable. It’s crazy how expensive commercial medication treats are for dogs! Not only that but they’re made with absolute trash ingredients – lots of sugar, like molasses, and unnecessarily filler ingredients to get that soft, pliable texture, like glycerin. I
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If they cheated, are they destined to repeat? If you asked me in my 20s, or even within the last 5 years, I would say absolutely, “Once a cheater always a cheater.” I also used to believe cheating was unforgivable and unredeemable (I’ve even stated this in older posts from 5+ years ago). Has that
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It should be important to note that I am addressing both guys and gals here, and that both ought to be comfortable sending follow-ups, especially if you like them. Besides, we really ought to end the fear and negative stigma when it comes to texting following a first date. Look, it’s just not *cool* to
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Our youth deserve a fun and memorable dating experience. I’ve comprised a list of cool yet inexpensive date ideas for teens and activities that are age-appropriate for adolescents. For the teens young adult couples (including those 18 and older but not legally 21), this post is for you. For the parents who are looking for
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A first date is your initial window to unveil not just potential connection but also compatibility, and there are certain, no-brainer topics that should be discussed on a first date. I believe in dating with intention. Because what is the point in getting to know someone you don’t plan on having stick around? It’s 2026,
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Oftentimes I think people view boundaries in marriage as freedom limitations, strict laws imposed on one another, or even a form of punishment. I find that telling when, in fact, boundaries – when used properly and lovingly – make a marriage stronger. Now I’ve written several other posts on boundaries, and while I have so
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How can you tell when someone’s not interested? There are many signs that leave us questioning someone’s feelings and intentions, but are they always obvious? Many times, these signs go ignored and leave us entirely blindsided by heartache. Unfortunately, disinterest is not always discerned or easy to detect. But by now, in 2025, these are
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