Author: For Single Women Only
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Are You Dating the Same Man in a Different Package?
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I recently went in for a session of laser hair removal. As I was checking out, the receptionist encouraged me to take advantage of their latest special. She pointed toward a nearby flyer advertising something called: “Cool Factor: Freeze Your Savings on Cold-Powered Laser Removal.” Well, color me impressed. I…
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Christian Dating Advice: Believe His Actions, Not Just His Words
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A guy once asked me out for tacos. We’d been texting for a week or so. And while he had occasionally been a little spotty in his responses, I was cautiously excited to see if there was any potential there. So when he said “let’s do Taco Tuesday,” I was…
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What If Your First Impression Is Wrong?
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The other day, I went to a nearby RA Sushi for happy hour. When I arrived, one side of the outside bar was completely full. On the other side sat two people: a woman on one end and a man farther down with two empty seats between them. “Perfect,” I…
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When His Words Leave Bruises: How to Spot Red Flags in Dating
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I was 34 going on 35. And maybe because it was a “milestone” year, 35 felt way more significant to me. I’d already begun to hear the ticking of my biological clock once I joined the 30 club. But as I began nearing 35 with zero prospects in sight, that…
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How Being Constantly Misread Affects Dating—and What to Do Next
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Imagine a man can’t reach you for several hours. When he doesn’t know the reason, what does he assume? Does he think, She’s probably busy. I’ll hear from her later? Or does he immediately decide you’re ignoring him, playing games, talking to another man, or intentionally trying to upset him? In…
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How Rejection Wounds Affect Dating—and How to Move On
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I went to the bank recently, and as soon as I saw the teller who would be helping me, I made an assumption. She’s probably going to be gruff. I expected the interaction to be cold. Maybe she wouldn’t have particularly good customer service. At the very least, I wasn’t…
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How to Know If Your Heart Has Grown Spiritually Calloused
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I recently attended a Bible study led by a woman named Miss Betty. Miss Betty is the type of person who keeps you guessing. You never know where she’s going to take the conversation. She doesn’t follow a script and she’s proud of it. So, when she suddenly declared in…
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You’re Not Late: God May Be Setting You Up for Something Beautiful
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A few years ago, my family and I flew to New York for my cousin Steph’s fall wedding. And let me tell you, it was beautiful. It was one of those joyous family occasions where everybody is helping, getting dressed up, smiling, and everybody is trying to take just one…
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Stop Waiting for the Next Thing! There Are Things to Enjoy Right Now
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My sister-friend reached out about a last-minute cruise that was sailing in less than two weeks. “They have balcony suites for $300. You wanna go?” My answer was a resounding yes! Then there was the time I was feeling burned out. My cousin decided to go to an all-inclusive resort…
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You Can Look Good and Still Lack Salt
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One time, a woman invited my family over to her house to eat. Now, when I tell you she had prepared a spread, I mean she had prepared a spread. Everything looked and smelled delicious. So we sat down, said grace, and then everybody added food to their plates. I picked…