Dating Christian Singles-A Woman's Guide

Dating Christian Singles-A Woman's Guide

Dave Pipitone

There are more Christian women active in churches than there are men. Not only are women more apt to serve others, they focus on relationships in a much more wholesome way than men do. Dating Christian singles may seem more challenging for women, since there is a smaller pool of men, especially for those over 40 years of age. However, developing a Christian dating relationship is very possible and likely for those who envision a solid Christian friendship and encourage Christian single men to enter that dream.

Christian dating takes many forms, from traditional church picnics and activities to online Christian dating and Christian speed dating. In many ways, dating services on the Internet offer a fun and secure environment to connect with and meet other quality Christian singles. Online dating services provide a great place to start loving and trusting friendships that can lead to lasting, offline relationships. For women who wish to correspond with single Christian men online or meet them offline, using sound judgment and being responsible for your own behavior is strongly recommended. Using plain common sense In both the virtual and real worlds is the best and safest approach.

Consider these dating guidelines for Christian women seeking to date Christian single guys:

If you discover an interesting person and start connecting online, start slowly by communicating solely by email. Since it is easy to be anonymous on the Internet , you can't always take a person at face value. In any Christian dating relationship, start slowly and develop a conversation around common interests. Be aware to look for odd behavior or inconsistencies. If anything makes you uncomfortable, walk away for your own safety and protection.

Another online Christian dating tip for a woman is to remain your privacy. Never include your last name, email address, home address, phone number, place of work or any other identifying information in a free profile or initial messages. Stop communicating with anyone who pressures you for personal information or attempts in any way to trick you into revealing it. If a Christian man is interested in you, he will earn your trust radually by consistently showing you honor, respect and kindness.

If you meet your Christian date in person, you can quickly get an impression of the person through his personality, dress and language. Take as much time as you need talking on the phone to learn about your potential friend before accepting a physical date. If you are doing online dating, request a photo of the person. That way you will get and impression of the person's appearance, which may help you develop an intuition about him. Remember, men who do not take care of themselves may not take care of you.

One positive thing about dating Christian singles online is that you are not pressured to meet anyone you don't want to meet. As you correspond by chat or e-mail, you can choose whether to pursue the relationship in the offline world later after starting an online friendship by e-mail.

Watch for any of these "red-flag" behaviors from a potential date as you become acquainted with him:

Gives you inconsistent or confusing information about age, interests, appearance, marital status, profession, employment, etc.
Refuses to talk on the phone with you after online chatting that is intimate and personal.
Does not give you direct answers to your direct questions.
Appears significantly different in person from his or her online persona.
Never introduces you to friends, professional associates or family members.

On your first dates, always meet and depart in a safe, public place. Tell a friend where you are going and when you will return. Leave your date's name and telephone number with your friend. By taking a few precautions, your Christian dating relationship will blossom and grow into a beautiful garden of friendship.

Dating Christian Singles-A Woman's Guide

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