How should couples approach friendships with the opposite sex when in a committed relationship? Building platonic friendships is important. In my book, Chasing Happily Ever After, I outline several benefits of platonic friendships and how they help build healthy relationships. Yet, how do you navigate those important friendships when you step out of singleness and […]
Are there negative ramifications or impacts of premarital sex? Discussing sex from a biblical perspective can often feel taboo. Yet, not talking about a subject doesn’t help people gain understanding. Are their negative impacts of premarital sex from a Christian perspective? When approaching the subject of sex from a Christian point of view, it’s important […]
Are there negative ramifications or impacts of premarital sex? Discussing sex from a biblical perspective can often feel taboo. Yet, not talking about a subject doesn’t help you gain understanding. When approaching the subject of sex from a Christian point of view, it’s important to understand God isn’t a prude. God is the creator of […]
You can’t always control when and where you have conflict. So what do you do when faced with a possible conflict in public? Disagreements or arguments are bound to happen within relationships. Though there are varying degrees of disputes. Disagreements are bound to happen, because people are different and have differing points of view that […]
How critical are family and friends to the success of a marriage? Family and friends are a major part of our lives, but depending upon your community (family and friends) and their influence, it will determine whether their impact is positive or negative. In our last podcast we examined the value community plays while single […]
How important are the family and friends around you while single or dating? Family and friends are a major part of our lives, but depending upon your community (family and friends) and their influence, it will determine whether their impact is positive or negative. Hopefully, you are mindful to surround yourself with positive people. The […]
Is it a sign of weakness for a man to open up his heart to a woman? Don’t Love Them Hoes, is a catchphrase coined by Snoop Dog in the 90’s. This phrase and its thought permeated throughout much of hip-hop, and American culture. The idea behind this phrase promoted a “Playa’s Mentality“. Women are […]
Who hasn’t been somewhat nervous on a date? I believe being nervous isn’t a bad thing. There is a sense of humility that comes with being nervous, and with that humility people should learn to lean on God for strength. Unfortunately, the levels of nervousness people feel are not the same; nor is how they […]
When is the last time you really thought about what is love? People in all walks of life are in pursuit of love within relationships, but what is that exactly? Some in their pursuits are chasing passion, while others are desiring happiness, but is happiness. Many people consciously or unconsciously build their idea of love […]
Can you trust relationship advice given by celebrities? Relationship advice comes in all types of shapes and sizes. It also comes from all types of people. Not everyone who gives relationship advice is qualified to give it, and not all relationship advice is helpful. Yet what happens when people we admire, look up to, or […]