Month: April 2016

Christian Connection received a Highly Commended award at the 2016 UK Blog Awards ceremony.

This year’s UK Blog Awards ceremony held at Park Plaza, Westminster, brought together some of the best and brightest bloggers from across the UK.

Christian Connection beat off competition from other blogs including Guardian Soulmates, Urban Social and Hey Saturday (to name a few) in the category Company Dating Blog of the Year to win Highly Commended Dating Blog of the Year alongside eHarmony, coming second …

The combination of Whirleyball, Italian food and deep conversation made for a very entertaining Saturday night with friends. As I filled my stomach with Patrizio’s and conversed with a male friend about gender roles, my mind began to wander.

My friend referenced Genesis 3:16, and as I heard him say the words, “Your desire shall be for your husband,” my unfocused brain thought: There are so many singles here tonight; why aren’t any of them dating?

That question pops into …

Being single can be a difficult time for many, but, as difficult as it is, the truth is that life is not just about getting married. Life doesn’t start when you get married. Life is right now! And you can still have a wonderful and fulfilling life as a single person, whether or not you eventually get married. So, here are five traits to avoid if you’re single.

1. Jealousy
You know what jealousy is; you see someone’s wedding pictures …

There’s a couple I know who I have a really hard time being around. We used to live nearby then a few years ago, and my drama radar would always be on high alert when we spent time together.

Whenever we were around them, I always noticed that their relationship consisted of bantering, badgering, and criticism toward one another.

They would nitpick at the smallest details, correct each other constantly, and even make fun of each other throughout the night. …

‘One of the hardest things about being single is having no one to go on holiday with,’ said the Facebook post. ‘I can’t imagine going away on my own, so I haven’t been on holiday for years. What do other singles do, HopefulGirl?’

As the days get longer and spring beckons, our thoughts turn to holidays and planning a much-needed break. But holidays are a sore spot for many single people – and not just because of the dreaded ‘single …