Looking For The Middle: The Christian’s Guide to Modern Dating

This was a great listener question from one of our guy listeners! He asked what aspects of chivalry do girls appreciate? Kristen and I both have different answers... tune in to see if any of yours match ours!

Today's episode is short, sweet, and to the point! We're talking about motivations for dating someone, how to be your own person when you're dating someone, and we talk about some of things we still struggle with when it comes to this too.

Oh this was a tough one! We've all been there... you really like this guy, but he just doesn't seem to be interested. When is enough time to just say ok, I'm moving on? We're talking about what to look for, how to draw boundaries with your time, and move on!

Raise your hand if you've ever been friend zoned! Yep, that's what I thought, lots of hands going up right about now. Figuring out the friend zone is tough regardless of which side of the situation you are on. Today, we're talking about how to recognize when you're being put in the friend zone, ways you may not even realize you're putting someone else there, and we also went to the source and aske...

A great question to ask yourself when you first start dating someone new! How long do you give it before you know it is or isn't working? How do you know? What to look for? And more...

Really when it comes down to it, there's no magic formula for this, but there are some things you can do to improve your odds of getting the guy you're interested in, or any guy for that matter, to ask you out. That is what we're talking about today...some practical (and not so practical) things you can do to make yourself more "ask out-able" (cuz that's a thing, right??) 

Drawing boundaries can be tough... there's this line between conviction and legalism and you have to constantly evaluate where you're walking on that line. Today, we're answering a listener question about what is ok and what isn't when it comes to physical affection and boundaries.

It's easy to only see the bad parts of the season you're currently in and only the good parts of every other situation you could possibly be in right now instead. The classic 'grass is always greener' mentality... Today, we're talking through the good AND the bad about dating at different stages of your life and what your mentality should be through all of it.

It doesn't matter whether you're the person being broken up with or you're the person doing the breaking up... it's not fun no matter how you look at it. But, there are some things you can do to make it a little better and be able to look back without any regrets. That's what we're talking about today!

We hear it all the time.... "Follow your heart and you'll just know when you find 'the one'" Have you ever wondered if 'the one' really is out there? Well today, we're talking all about this topic and coming to a definite conclusion about whether we think soulmates actually exist. 

This was a great question from a listener! We all hear people say that you should pray for your future spouse, but what exactly to pray isn't always easy to figure out... In this episode, we talk about some of the things that we both pray about for our future husbands.

We all know someone who has tried online dating, but we don't all know someone who married the person they met online. So, today, we are interviewing Mel and Tres as they tell us all about their story... everything from awkward first dates, to navigating long distance in their relationship, to advice they would give to someone who is thinking of trying online dating. They have so much insight and...

Don't have a date this weekend? That's ok! There is still plenty of stuff to do when you're not going out with someone... we talk about several of our favorites in today's CouchCast.

There are so many things to consider when you're dating online. Today we're continuing to take a look at what several of those are... how to make your profile interesting and memorable, when is the best time to set up a date, and how to keep yourself safe and minimize risk when online dating. 

Do you find it easier to date someone with a lot in common with you or do you prefer more of an opposites attract mentality? Today, we're talking about how much weight common interests should have.

Hey Guys! Today kicks off our mini-series on online dating. In this episode, we're comparing sites and telling you the good and bad in each one, we're going through some things to look for in a guy's profile and how to navigate some of the initial steps of online dating.

We've all worried about what to wear on a 1st date, but have you ever thought through what you should eat too? No?... just us? Ok, good to know! But seriously, if you have ever wondered about either of those, we throw out our thoughts on the subject here.

Season 2 is here! And just in time for Valentine's Day! In this episode, we're swooning... uh... I mean discussing our favorite RomCom couples and what we love about them. There's nothing wrong with admiring good character in someone from a movie, but you've got to use some discretion and realize that movies just aren't real. So, manage your expectations accordingly!

Season 2 is just around the corner and we wanted to give you a look at what you can expect! And, yes, we realize now that we said 'super excited' approximately 170038579 times in these few minutes... we're working on expanding our vocabularies. Promise! ;)

You all know what we mean... Define. The. Relationship. So you've been dating a guy for a while but you're just not really sure where it's going and you both just need a little bit more clarity. Do you bring it up? Should you wait and let him do it? When's too soon? Too late? So many questions... we've got a few answers.  

Bitter and alone, party of 1? Is this you right after a breakup? Today, we're talking about how to biblically learn and grow from the end of a relationship. It's not always easy, but it is always right. 

Let's be real... you're most likely not asking yourself this if your parents and friends are crazy about the guy you're dating. You're asking this if they're not completely on board with him. Today, we're talking about how much their approval matters and how it should affect your decision making.

Ever been on a 1st date where you can practically hear the proverbial crickets chirping over the awkward silence? Yeah, us too! So, we've put together some of our best ideas for what to fill those silences with... Have fun!

Hey Everyone! We are really excited *shocker* to be in Duluth, GA this Friday for a roundtable discussion about dating in the 21st century as a Christian. If you're local, feel free to join us! You can email us for the details. 

Today, we're answering (or at least trying) the question of whether or not the guy you're dating has to be a stronger Christian than you are to lead well...