Month: August 2017

It can be confusing walking the line between admiring the way someone looks and making them feel as if they’re only valued for their physical appearance. So in this article, I answer some questions about the nature and nurture of physical attraction.

Is it okay to compliment the opposite sex?

The giving and receiving of compliments can be really lovely, but it’s a very personal thing. Some people feel uncomfortable with them and what one person perceives as a compliment, …

Christian festivals have always been a fantastic place to connect with other believers, get inspired and re-energise your faith. But they can also be a great place to meet new people outside of your usual networks.

There’s no denying that dating apps have forever changed the way that people find love, with more than one-third of marriages now starting with online dating. However, according to a recent survey, nearly 80 percent of women and 85 percent of men still want …

I wanted to get married at 22. I ended up getting married at 32. Yes, a whole ten years after the age I thought would be ideal! So, I know what it’s like to want to be married, to see all your friends getting married, to go to social events and wonder if every guy that as much as looks your way is ‘the one’. Not to mention the pressure that comes with being the oldest girl in an African …

Online dating is one of the most common ways that people get together now. In a world where we’re always busy, it’s the easiest way to find that special someone. It does mean, though, that you need to write your own dating profile. Here’s how to write a profile that really reflects you as a person.

1. Be upfront about what you’re looking for

The first thing to remember is that you need to be honest about what you’re looking …

‘Porn isn’t just a problem for men,’ said the email. ‘I’m female and I admit I sometimes look at porn. I don’t like myself much for it, but it’s so commonplace. Is it really such a big deal?’

There have been many reports of Christian men, and even church leaders, struggling with pornography. But research suggests that porn is increasingly a problem for Christian women, too. It’s even been suggested that it can be more of a problem for Christians …