How long it takes to recover from a break up varies from person to person. Someone who was in a relationship for three months and never talked about marriage will probably bounce back faster than someone who was on the verge of engagement. Sometimes, a six-week relationship sweeps someone away more than a previous two-year relationship did. Because of the pain of break ups, and because they help us practice better for divorce than marriage, we don’t recommend dating just for the sake of dating. We recommend dating with purpose. “When I grow tired of this relationship, or if we cannot … [Read more...]
Connecting with Mutual Friends (Connections after a Break Up, Part 2)
The aftermath of a break up can seem almost as frustrating, if not more so, than the break up itself. Have you ever dated someone and then realized you liked his or her family more than you liked your boyfriend or girlfriend? Is it not awkward to stay in touch with the family after the relationship has ended? And then, there are friends. Most couples have friends in common. What do you do with mutual friends after a break up? "I already lost my sweetheart. Do I have to lose my friends too?" Should I Try to Keep Connections with Our Mutual Friends? Before trying to reconnect with mutual … [Read more...]
Connecting with an Ex (Connections after a Break Up, Part 1)
Whoever said “Breaking up is hard to do” did not explain the half of it! Though breaking up is hard, it is not only the initial pain of the break up that people dread, but also the roller coaster of emotions experienced in the days and weeks following. It is the emptiness one battles, the awkward friendships, the redefining of oneself, and the development of the “new normal” that makes breaking up so tough. The good news about breaking up is that the pain does lessen. It does. And the more support you have from family, friends, and especially God, the easier the healing process will be. … [Read more...]
A Walk in the Park and a Picnic (Connection-Building Date Ideas, Part 3)
With this winter dragging on, even a home dweller like me is craving a good walk in the park! Seventy-five degrees, a nice breeze, green grass, and birds chirping! In the distance, there is a soccer game and kids playing on the swings. Adjacent to the walking path is the peaceful sound of water rushing down a small stream. Spring, come and hurry up!!! Connecting on Walks Walks are great for couples and friends. Sitting across the table from someone can feel intimidating at first, but there is something equalizing about walking together. Perhaps it is the fact that both people have a common … [Read more...]
Dancing and a Late Night Snack (Connection-Building Date Ideas, Part 2)
Dinner and dancing, or dancing and a late night snack, are classic dates; yet, I must confess that dancing is not my thing. However, enough people on this planet have gone dancing with a friend or sweetheart that I am fully aware couples do this as a dating activity. ~smile~ One of these days, I may say “Who cares how I look!?” and jump on the dance floor at a wedding; but, I do not believe that day is fast approaching. ~smile~ (Sorry, Eric!) The closest I have been to public dancing recently is doing the YMCA movements at a Harlem Globetrotters basketball game. (That was even a stretch for … [Read more...]
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