‘Dear HopefulGirl,’ said the email. ‘I’m in your city next week for work – let’s meet up. How can we not? We’ve been corresponding for longer than some people are married!’
WittyMan and I had been chatting intensively on a Christian dating website for several months. He was intelligent, funny and kind, and I thought he could have potential. So when he suggested finally meeting up in person, I seized the opportunity. But not without reservation.
You see, the problem …
Read MoreDavid Pullinger interviewed live on Premier Radio’s lunchtime news programme. David talks about the results of recent survey by Christian Connection, in which single people increasingly feel isolated in church.
Listen to the audio interview below:…
Read MoreThe Christian Connection survey of single Christians in the UK is reported by The Telegraph newspaper.
Single Christians feel “isolated, alone and lonely” within churches, with women treated as a “threat”, new research has shown.
A new study of churchgoers found many Christians feel isolated within their own communities, due to attitudes towards single people.
Four out of ten single worshippers reported feeling “inadequate or ignored”, with more than a third claiming they were treated differently to those who appeared …
Read MoreThe Independent newspaper report on the findings of a survey of nearly 3,000 people who use the dating site Christian Connection.
“We hope churches will understand and learn from the findings. Single people often feel marginalised in churches which concentrate on the needs of families. However, as the number of single people grows in society, it is more important than ever that churches identify ways to make them feel welcome and fully included.”
Jackie Elton
Single Christians feel “isolated, alone …
Read MoreFrom a Christian point of view I’ve seen lots of different types of relationships lived out before my eyes: the good, the bad and the ugly. One of the biggest things that I’ve noticed is that friendship is absolutely pivotal to decision making when it comes to relationships.
I believe that friendship should be the core of any romantic relationship. I believe this so much that I’ve never “asked a girl out” before. Not because I’m scared, but for me …
Read MoreChristian Connection’s first talk by David Pullinger was a great success, with over 70 people attending. David revealed his first findings from the survey of over 3,000 single Christians. He looked at trends and attitudes towards online dating, with some helpful advice on how to make it work.
“I thought it was fun, entertaining, thought provoking, and informing. David was very kind and approachable. What a nice man!!!”
… Read More“I like the openness and honesty of the speakers experience of on-line
‘Dear HopefulGirl’ said the letter. ‘I’ve dabbled with Christian dating websites and singles events over the years, but I find it rather demeaning – like wearing a sign saying I’m desperate for a man.’
After recovering from the breakdown of a long engagement, I was excited about giving the Christian dating scene a go. When I’d last been single, internet dating had barely existed. Now, the girls at work gossiped about it all day long, two married couples at my …
Read MoreIt’s a really great feeling to finally meet someone you feel a connection with but does that online connection translate in person? Here are 5 principles taken from Song of Solomon (NLT 2007) that will help you know if they are really into you!
‘…it’s obvious how much he loves me’ (2:4)
Gideon had some doubts, so he used a fleece to get some clear signs and answers from God. (Judges 6:36-40) Recognising someone is into you will …
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