• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Display Search Bar
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Facebook Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Twitter Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Pinterest Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Instagram Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on YouTube Follow 5 Minutes For Mom via RSS

5 Minutes for Mom

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Course
      • Breakfast and Brunch
      • Snack
      • Lunch
      • Appetizer
      • Dinner
      • Dessert
    • Ingredient
      • Apple
      • Beef
      • Blueberry
      • Chicken
      • Chocolate
      • Cranberry
      • Peach
      • Pumpkin
      • Squash
      • Strawberry
      • Tomato
      • Vegetables
      • Zucchini
    • Method
      • Air Fryer
      • Baking
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot
      • No Bake
      • One Dish
      • Slow Cooker
    • Type
      • Breads and Rolls
      • Cakes and Muffins
      • Condiments
      • Cookies and Bars
      • Drinks
      • Food for Kids
      • Gluten-Free
      • Main Dish
      • Pies and Crisps
      • Salads
      • Sandwiches and Wraps
      • Side Dishes
      • Smoothies
      • Soup
  • Crafts & DIY
    • Crafts
    • DIY
    • Kids Crafts
    • Printables
    • Scrapbooking
    • Sewing
  • Family Life
    • Giveaways
    • Lifestyle
    • Marriage
    • Motherhood
    • Parenting
    • Pet Care
    • Special Needs
    • Time Management
    • Travel
  • Holidays
    • New Year’s
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas

Christian Dating – Where Do I Start?

April 6, 2013 by Guest Contributor

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

ShareTweetPinPocketMail

This guest post was submitted by EHarmony.

Searching for love can be a tricky experience. Each person wants to find someone who shares their values, especially if you are a Christian who is dating. But for single parents who are searching, the dating game can prove a real challenge.

For Christian single parents, finding the right partner isn’t just a matter of matching up interests and hobbies. Your ideal partner also needs to share your core values and beliefs – quite a profound list of criteria for a first date!

So for any single moms and dads struggling with this predicament, here are some top tips and ideas for finding that special someone.

Christian Dating – Where Do I Start?

 Between the time spent at work, preparing meals – not to mention the circus of getting everyone in to bed – most single parents barely have time to think, let alone think about dating.

 When your priorities have been focused for so long on your children’s happiness, the prospect of dating will seem like a huge step. Yet for single parents who are ready to tackle the dating scene, actually knowing how to get back out there can appear equally daunting.

Church Community

A great place to start looking for love is within your church community. Your close friends and family within the church are most likely to know the sorts of single people who share your love for kids and your core religious values.

If that doesn’t open any avenues, starting a new hobby is a great way to widen your social circle and meet new people. Trying out skills like pottery, dance classes, or a new language is also a great excuse to tick a new experience off your bucket list.

Dating Sites

Another popular solution for many single parents is to look for love online via a dating site. Relationship sites like eHarmony.com.au specialize in bringing together people with the same core values and attitudes. This ingrained compatibility is the perfect building block for a satisfying and meaningful long-term relationship.

How to Handle First Date Jitters

 Whether you’re 16 or 60, first date nerves are completely normal. So if you’ve been off the dating scene for a while, give yourself the best opportunity to feel calm and confident.

 Make sure you have a reliable babysitter to look after the kids, and if they ask where you’re going, decide on your answer in advance.

 Give yourself plenty of time to get ready, so you can walk in feeling positive and collected. Have some conversation starters prepared and try to talk about a range of topics, not just the kids. If your children call during the date, excuse yourself when you answer. Even the most accommodating date doesn’t need to hear about Sarah stealing Jake’s Power Ranger toys.

 Having said that, it’s important to be open about your family life from the beginning. If you feel any warning signs that your date looks uncomfortable about your role as a parent, always trust your gut instincts and look elsewhere.

 Making Sure Your Beliefs Match Up

So just how important is it to find someone who shares your faith? This is, on many levels, a hugely personal question. But sharing a religion means much more than sharing a car ride to church on Sundays. It reveals a much deeper level of compatibility and like-mindedness. These similar views and values are also what lead to a more profound connection – the fundamental building block for long-term happiness.

Have you ever used these tips before? If you are a single parent, what tip do you have for getting back into the dating scene?

Photo Credit

ShareTweetPinPocketMail
National Grilled Cheese Month- What is Your Favorite Combination?
Around the Blogosphere-Add YOUR Giveaway Link

Reader Interactions


Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

3 Comments

  1. marriage quotes that touch your heart says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Hello, after reading this remarkable piece of writing
    i am too delighted to share my knowledge here with mates.

    Reply
  2. Johnny says

    August 2, 2014 at 2:41 am

    Some good tips here and it really does pose a very big challenge for a lot of people these days!

    Reply
  3. Ned says

    July 5, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I know a very close friend who found love online… they make a beautiful couple! Online dating can help when you are looking for someone with your kind of values and beliefs..

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Bringing Moms Together

We are Janice and Susan, twin bloggers and work-at-home moms. We're here to inspire, encourage & empower you.

Meet Us…

Work With Us…

Subscribe via Email

to be first to read new posts

Trending Now

Valentine Pretzels – How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Valentine Pretzels – How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Raspberry Coulis – How To Make Raspberry Sauce

Raspberry Coulis – How To Make Raspberry Sauce

Among Us Costumes – How To Make Pretty DIY Among Us Cosplay Outfits

Among Us Costumes – How To Make Pretty DIY Among Us Cosplay Outfits

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Peppers Recipe

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Peppers Recipe

browse around

  • Posts by Susan
  • Posts by Janice
  • Favorite Recipes
  • Favorite Crafts
  • Giveaways
  • All Posts

Footer

Recipes

Valentine Pretzels – How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Valentine Pretzels – How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Good Morning Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

Good Morning Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

Raspberry Coulis – How To Make Raspberry Sauce

Raspberry Coulis – How To Make Raspberry Sauce

Crafts/DIY

Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids – Super Cute and Easy Valentine Craft Ideas

Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids – Super Cute and Easy Valentine Craft Ideas

Animal Ears – How to Make an Easy No Sew Animal Ears Headband

Animal Ears – How to Make an Easy No Sew Animal Ears Headband

Free Halloween Printables For Kids

Free Halloween Printables For Kids

Giveaways

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Mom

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Mom

School Supplies List and Back to School Shopping Guide

School Supplies List and Back to School Shopping Guide

REDEEMING LOVE Set to Strike Gold on the Big Screen #RedeemingLoveMovie

REDEEMING LOVE Set to Strike Gold on the Big Screen #RedeemingLoveMovie

Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Facebook Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Twitter Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Pinterest Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Instagram Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on YouTube Follow 5 Minutes For Mom via RSS
  • About
  • Contact
  • Work with Us
  • Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2023 5 Minutes for MomTheme by Melissa Rose Design and Once Coupled