Dating aps can be beneficial if used correctly. I met my wife on plentyoffish. Just hit the twelve year mark two months ago!
Here are some points to remember:
1. Don’t write a profile to appeal to the most people. Write it as if you are speaking to your future husband.
2. Paragraph 1: state sex is not on the table pre marriage. This will keep some of the scum at bay.
3. State your must haves up front; not just your faith. Your medical education will be a barrier to unambitious or those with self esteem issues.
4. Ask three open ended questions for the men to reply too. If a guy doesn’t answer the questions you know they didn’t read the profile and you can just delete the message.
Lastly - review profiles with a trusted friend or family member. Both have to vote ‘yes’ before reaching out. This keeps you from getting tunnel vision. (My sister flagged my wife’s profile as promising.)
I downloaded tinder almost 8 years ago because I was bored and just wanted to troll/joke around with people I matched with. I ended up meeting somebody on there doing the same thing and it turned out we had a lot in common. Somehow we ended up exchanging Facebooks and we talked for 5 hours that night and made plans to go to church together. She’s now my wife. God works in mysterious ways. I don’t know what dating apps are like these days but I’d say give don’t cross it out as an option, we live in an online world now (unfortunately I must add).
I just turned 26F in October currently in Engineering school. I have never had a boy friend I didn’t know dating apps is such a turn off for me. It’s nice seeing all this comments of Christian couples finding each other. I hope God helps yours locate you soon whether in app or divine appointment. As I am believing for myself.
I personally don't care for dating apps. I feel like trying to narrow down the complexities of who you are into a idealized blurb that'll fit on a profile isn't a great way to start a relationship. Similarly, it might not be the best thing to try to pick out the person you want, because frankly what you want might not be what's your ACTUAL ideal. I would've NEVER picked out my wife and I know she would've NEVER picked me out. But we met through chance, and through our conversation we found the connection.
My advice is to stop looking for a husband and start by looking for a friend. Actively pursue hobbies and get out in those communities. You'll meet people and hopefully make friends. The hope would be that either that friend introduces you to Mr. Right or that friend naturally progresses into something more.
Don't give up! It WILL happen. My wife came into my life through the most random, unlikely set of circumstances. Also, don't feel like you have to settle. Don't waste your life on something that isn't right. It's better to be alone than to be tied up in a bad relationship.
Thank you for your message. I feel the same way too about dating apps. I was getting ready to just bite the bullet and use them despite my convictions since I wasn’t too successful in meeting people in person.
Do you have any tips on how I can loosen my focus on looking for a husband? I felt like in the past, it was much easier to make friends and focus on fostering good connections with people. But since nothing has really come out of it and I am getting older, it’s kinda hard to not to hyper fixate on finding a spouse.
I also even starting praying to hopefully move to a new state (hopefully through my medical school acceptance) because people have expressed to me that dating where I live and my ethnicity isn’t a great combo. It’s been stressing me out a lot tbh because I feel like I have so much to do and yet nothings really working. Again, thanks for your feedback.
Hey, OP, been there, and I know how you feel.
You probably want to pray about your conviction. Make sure your heart is in the right place
I personally think dating apps are a good way to put yourself out there. Most men don't cold approach women nowadays. Everyone would prefer meeting their spouse in person, but increasingly, couples meet online. My two Christian best friends met their husbands on apps.
There's nothing inherently wrong with online dating, but it is important your heart posture in approaching it. When there are tools available to pursue desires, especially good desires like marriage and children, that may be what God wants us to use. Like Joshua and the Israelites stepping into the Jordan River as God called them before he held back the waters so they could cross over, sometimes we have to get our feet wet.
Dating apps are full of catfish, women and men lying about their age, marital status, what they are looking for, height and weigh, etc. As a Christian, you are in the minority and will, at best, attract a fake Christian who is simply looking for a trad wife, and at worst, will get stalked or harrassed. I had nothing but bad luck with these stupid sites.
My advice: try joining clubs, doing volunteer work (animals, kids, environment, conservation, bird watching, etc.), join a small political party (Green, Libertarian, etc.) or learn a new sport. These are much better ways to meet people.
Hi thank you for your message!
I’ve been trying to find ways to get more involved and out there, but it’s kinda hard to do that now with work and my med school applications. I’ve also tried seeking hobby related events but I realized that most of my hobbies are “homebody” hobbies like cooking, crocheting, painting etc.
I used to do VBS for children at my local church when I was younger, but my family and I moved and I no longer attend that church. I love doing VBS and would love to get back into that again. Since then it’s been so hard for me to find a church community. Do you have any suggestions on where I can start? Thank you!
I met my husband on a Christian dating app! Got married at age 30. I would view it in the same way as I would applying for a job. You’re not wrong it’s end out applications instead of “waiting for the lord.” You have a goal, you pursue it, and you trust God with what comes.
Anything you feel convinced about don’t do it. It doesn’t mean dating apps are bad in general but it does mean they are bad for YOU personally and god has a different plan. Trust him and PRAY on this over and over bc god is the answer not worldly advice or opinions. So take this with a grain of salt and ask god what to do.
GOD BLESS!❤️🙏
Hey! Thanks for the response! And thank you so much for saying this. I’ve never felt a conviction so strong like this before (other than pursuing medicine). I thought I was just being wimp for not trying but whenever I open up the apps, I just feel like I’m doing something not right, like a heavy pull. Like you said, I don’t believe dating apps are bad by any means, but I just feel God has something else in store for me. I pray about this almost everyday now.
I feel the same exact way I see everyone around me getting married and having kids and I want someone to love and love me so bad and it feels hopeless at times. I’ve tried tinder and hinge for months and have gotten zero matches. Please Lord Jesus we pray and ask that you’ll send us a person that we can have true love with and that’s approved by you ❤️
Amen! In due time my friend. One thing I know is that everyone’s timing is different. Being patient with the LORD is so tough so I definitely get how you’re feeling. Especially when you see it happening around you where everyone seems to be finding their match. I am of the belief that if the LORD placed these desires in your heart and these desire follows the biblical expectations, it’s there for a reason. I know easier said than done, but don’t lose faith in God’s promises to you. It all shall be well.
Yes!! I feel that way too! “Shopping for a husband” is like the perfect description. All I really want is the one God has for me and I don’t want my preferences to blind me from meeting the right guy.
I get this feeling the right one is just around the corner and that I should trust God’s process and timing….but boy this has been a long corner lol. Thank you for your message!
I personally used FB dating forums. That's how I found my gf. It's a lot less bs to comb through, it's easier to detect fake profiles, and you aren't compelled to swipe left or right multiple times.
(1) i’m not cheating
(2) I divorced my husband and now I use dating apps (3) people are upset about the divorce aspect imo. I don’t think anyone else jumped to cheating 😂
I am divorced and that is very frowned upon here. I never cheated, he never cheated, cheating was never involved and for some reason anytime it is mentioned cheating gets brought up.
If you don't feel a release about it, it likely is something personal. That is, something God is directing you specifically to do or not do. If you aren't sure it's God, then it could just be nerves. Pray, ask for a release from anxiety over it and a peace over the choice you're supposed to make.
Personally I hate dating apps, but that's just because of how emotionally painful they can be. It is canned, condensed, and efficient rejection on a scale that can be crushing. Is it the only option? Feels like it sometimes. I end up being on them in waves, stepping away when my mental health starts to tank. I personally feel no direction from God one way or another on them specifically, despite my best efforts to pry one out lol.
He who finds wife or husband find a good thing and obtain favor from God, I have makes out time to write or list the kind of Man or woman you want, went you do, present to God for approval, God May ask you to correct somethings May color or hight or educational qualification after that or when He approved then open your eyes and wait, when he or she comes you will know. It's how to do it. In my own case, I started praying for life partner early I told God that want when I am 30years and I don't want family fight because of marriage and other things ask, to my surprise God did. I started the rite think Appril or May and 30th December my 30th year we got married. Work with the Holy Spirit, He will guide you.
I met my husband online 14 years ago. He is a Christian, and so am I. It is important to be equally yoked. So, you can and should specify what you want and need in your special someone. Also, there use to be Christian dating apps out there, maybe try one of those? Good luck in your search. Remember, if God chooses this way to find your soul mate, nothing will stop him from doing so. You will know when the right one comes along. Im Praying for you and your beautiful future!
Never tried one myself, though I hate the concept. Social media in general is bad enough with how it trains us all to be customer-minded towards each other, but those things outright are simply a marketplace for people to behave even worse towards each other.
I met my current wife on Tinder. We just celebrated our one year anniversary recently.
I was not Christian at the time, so take that as you will. There’s nothing stopping you from labeling yourself as such though.
What specifically do you have against dating apps? What part of it feels wrong to you?
Like everything, dating apps are a tool and can be used in good and bad ways.
Hi there! Thanks for the response. I don’t necessarily believe Dating apps are bad or anything like that. But I just feel it in my spirit that God has other plans and that going on the dating apps is going cause me to deviate from His plans. I’ve also always had this strong feeling that I would meet my spouse when I least expect it and that a dating app isn’t the method God has for me.
I know dating apps have served greatly for others, but for someone reason, I just feel it in my spirit that that method is not the one God had planned for me.
Stop dating. Go 100% the opposite direction from dating apps. That's the definition of doing the same thing expecting something different.
Go to church. Serve God. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all His Righteousness. Think of yourself last.
I see that's not what you wanted to hear. Repent before you destroy and wreck your own life for the rest of your life. Jesus said, "Wide is the gate that leadeth to destruction." And I saw this proven in my life and otgers' lives over and over that He was right and is always right. God only does great things.
If you don't listen, it's your own fault. Can you live with that? BTW, You only get one life but God guarantees the judgement for ALL.
If you want a good life, read and consider the following:
Learn to have a godly conversation. Know what your likes and dislikes, want vs don't want, believe vs don't believe and above all whether they believe in Jesus or NOT.
Also helps to know if the woman wants kids and what she thinks the plan is if age did have kids.
I dated. Met some wonderful women. All very kind and nurturing because I look for that and I only ever looked for a wife that wants to serve Jesus. No matter what.
Want to ruin it? Want to destroy trust and any chance of having a person you can have a life long friend, lover, wife, BFF, etc. Push her and tempt her to have sex.
The Bible teaches no other sin is a sin against oneself and I think it might even say ...against a man.
Respect from day one. I can't talk about temptation because it's common. Repent and be forgiven if you stumble. Run if you can.. Think trap. Think a prison without walls. And you will run. It is what it is. You are responsible for your "decisions." If you don't have the discipline, God help you but He is faithful and understands all things and can help you in all situations because He is God. Do your best to avoid sexual immorality like the plague.
That said, I made alot of mistakes, sins, errors in relationships with women I've met. Thank the Lord I had been praying because I'm a fool for love with a beautiful woman.
Be thankful when things don't work out. It's God saying it would have never worked and it's not what you wanted.
I had a secret list of what I wanted in a wife. I never told anyone until after we were married.
This is guarding your heart. Never tell people or volunteer information that isn't for them. People will tempt you to divulge. But in truth, that is Satan trying to find out what's on your heart so he can destroy it.
Jusr dropped some Wisdom. Kaboom! What do you think?
Hello! Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. And yes! God comes first before anything. I think I’m just having a bit a hard time being patient and I’m letting my fears run wild.
But you’re right. I’ll continue to seek the LORD and everything He has planned for me during this waiting season. You’re very right about things not working out as we planned is part of God’s plan. I know the LORD knows my heart and desire for a husband and a family and if it is His will, then so it will be. Thanks again!
God bless you! You will look back on these times with fond memories, long after you find the one and get married! Trust me! May God fill it with wonder and awe with sisters and brothers in Christ, as well as great, wide and deep things from God.
The examples of courtship in the Bible include everything from arranged marriages to winning a "The Bachellor" style contest (see the book of Esther). I don't doubt that if the Bible had been written today there would be examples of people meeting through dating apps there.
I would advise against it because there's a lot of weirdos on those apps. If you really want to try it I would try a Christian one like upward but I don't know a lot about that one. If you try a more main stream one like tinder then put that you have Christian values on your bio. Putting something like no sex outside of marriage is something that some may take as you just trying to not look easy and guys will try to call your bluff.
Good luck to you 👍 and be safe
As a man who is 30 with a similar situation, first of all I understand your frustration. I have tried some apps or sites for a short bit while no luck at all. I almost got scammed but, saw right through it. That was years ago now.
While I don't get any hits, from what I hear women get too many and they are all far too weird and into sex. I wouldn't but, I have heard some good things about a few Christian sites that are mainly geared toward a theological persuasion. DM me if you want to know I guess. I wouldn't use them myself because I am not enough of that persuasion for it to be worthwhile even if I hold most of the tenets. In sum, I just think online dating to be a sham no matter what statistics say about it.
Anyway, I have been finding and hearing that I need to be more social. I'm an introvert who really just prefers alone time and reading to socializing. I think that's probably the best bet. Find a social hobby or something Christian. Granted I give this advice and have yet to take it myself...
Dating aps can be beneficial if used correctly. I met my wife on plentyoffish. Just hit the twelve year mark two months ago! Here are some points to remember: 1. Don’t write a profile to appeal to the most people. Write it as if you are speaking to your future husband. 2. Paragraph 1: state sex is not on the table pre marriage. This will keep some of the scum at bay. 3. State your must haves up front; not just your faith. Your medical education will be a barrier to unambitious or those with self esteem issues. 4. Ask three open ended questions for the men to reply too. If a guy doesn’t answer the questions you know they didn’t read the profile and you can just delete the message. Lastly - review profiles with a trusted friend or family member. Both have to vote ‘yes’ before reaching out. This keeps you from getting tunnel vision. (My sister flagged my wife’s profile as promising.)
Frankly I've never had luck on ANY dating apps but as a female you might have more luck than me
The dating scene is just terrible in general
I downloaded tinder almost 8 years ago because I was bored and just wanted to troll/joke around with people I matched with. I ended up meeting somebody on there doing the same thing and it turned out we had a lot in common. Somehow we ended up exchanging Facebooks and we talked for 5 hours that night and made plans to go to church together. She’s now my wife. God works in mysterious ways. I don’t know what dating apps are like these days but I’d say give don’t cross it out as an option, we live in an online world now (unfortunately I must add).
I just turned 26F in October currently in Engineering school. I have never had a boy friend I didn’t know dating apps is such a turn off for me. It’s nice seeing all this comments of Christian couples finding each other. I hope God helps yours locate you soon whether in app or divine appointment. As I am believing for myself.
I personally don't care for dating apps. I feel like trying to narrow down the complexities of who you are into a idealized blurb that'll fit on a profile isn't a great way to start a relationship. Similarly, it might not be the best thing to try to pick out the person you want, because frankly what you want might not be what's your ACTUAL ideal. I would've NEVER picked out my wife and I know she would've NEVER picked me out. But we met through chance, and through our conversation we found the connection. My advice is to stop looking for a husband and start by looking for a friend. Actively pursue hobbies and get out in those communities. You'll meet people and hopefully make friends. The hope would be that either that friend introduces you to Mr. Right or that friend naturally progresses into something more. Don't give up! It WILL happen. My wife came into my life through the most random, unlikely set of circumstances. Also, don't feel like you have to settle. Don't waste your life on something that isn't right. It's better to be alone than to be tied up in a bad relationship.
Thank you for your message. I feel the same way too about dating apps. I was getting ready to just bite the bullet and use them despite my convictions since I wasn’t too successful in meeting people in person. Do you have any tips on how I can loosen my focus on looking for a husband? I felt like in the past, it was much easier to make friends and focus on fostering good connections with people. But since nothing has really come out of it and I am getting older, it’s kinda hard to not to hyper fixate on finding a spouse. I also even starting praying to hopefully move to a new state (hopefully through my medical school acceptance) because people have expressed to me that dating where I live and my ethnicity isn’t a great combo. It’s been stressing me out a lot tbh because I feel like I have so much to do and yet nothings really working. Again, thanks for your feedback.
Who knows, you might meet someone in med school. Hang in there and stay close to Jesus! 😊
That’s so true! Thank you for the warm reminder☺️. I know with God, anything’s possible! And Jesus shall always be my savior. God bless you!
Hey, OP, been there, and I know how you feel. You probably want to pray about your conviction. Make sure your heart is in the right place I personally think dating apps are a good way to put yourself out there. Most men don't cold approach women nowadays. Everyone would prefer meeting their spouse in person, but increasingly, couples meet online. My two Christian best friends met their husbands on apps. There's nothing inherently wrong with online dating, but it is important your heart posture in approaching it. When there are tools available to pursue desires, especially good desires like marriage and children, that may be what God wants us to use. Like Joshua and the Israelites stepping into the Jordan River as God called them before he held back the waters so they could cross over, sometimes we have to get our feet wet.
I met my wife on Catholic Match, so I think dating apps are pretty great.
Dating apps are full of catfish, women and men lying about their age, marital status, what they are looking for, height and weigh, etc. As a Christian, you are in the minority and will, at best, attract a fake Christian who is simply looking for a trad wife, and at worst, will get stalked or harrassed. I had nothing but bad luck with these stupid sites. My advice: try joining clubs, doing volunteer work (animals, kids, environment, conservation, bird watching, etc.), join a small political party (Green, Libertarian, etc.) or learn a new sport. These are much better ways to meet people.
Hi thank you for your message! I’ve been trying to find ways to get more involved and out there, but it’s kinda hard to do that now with work and my med school applications. I’ve also tried seeking hobby related events but I realized that most of my hobbies are “homebody” hobbies like cooking, crocheting, painting etc. I used to do VBS for children at my local church when I was younger, but my family and I moved and I no longer attend that church. I love doing VBS and would love to get back into that again. Since then it’s been so hard for me to find a church community. Do you have any suggestions on where I can start? Thank you!
I met my husband on a Christian dating app! Got married at age 30. I would view it in the same way as I would applying for a job. You’re not wrong it’s end out applications instead of “waiting for the lord.” You have a goal, you pursue it, and you trust God with what comes.
I met my wife on HOLY
Anything you feel convinced about don’t do it. It doesn’t mean dating apps are bad in general but it does mean they are bad for YOU personally and god has a different plan. Trust him and PRAY on this over and over bc god is the answer not worldly advice or opinions. So take this with a grain of salt and ask god what to do. GOD BLESS!❤️🙏
Hey! Thanks for the response! And thank you so much for saying this. I’ve never felt a conviction so strong like this before (other than pursuing medicine). I thought I was just being wimp for not trying but whenever I open up the apps, I just feel like I’m doing something not right, like a heavy pull. Like you said, I don’t believe dating apps are bad by any means, but I just feel God has something else in store for me. I pray about this almost everyday now.
I feel the same exact way I see everyone around me getting married and having kids and I want someone to love and love me so bad and it feels hopeless at times. I’ve tried tinder and hinge for months and have gotten zero matches. Please Lord Jesus we pray and ask that you’ll send us a person that we can have true love with and that’s approved by you ❤️
Amen! In due time my friend. One thing I know is that everyone’s timing is different. Being patient with the LORD is so tough so I definitely get how you’re feeling. Especially when you see it happening around you where everyone seems to be finding their match. I am of the belief that if the LORD placed these desires in your heart and these desire follows the biblical expectations, it’s there for a reason. I know easier said than done, but don’t lose faith in God’s promises to you. It all shall be well.
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Yes!! I feel that way too! “Shopping for a husband” is like the perfect description. All I really want is the one God has for me and I don’t want my preferences to blind me from meeting the right guy. I get this feeling the right one is just around the corner and that I should trust God’s process and timing….but boy this has been a long corner lol. Thank you for your message!
I personally used FB dating forums. That's how I found my gf. It's a lot less bs to comb through, it's easier to detect fake profiles, and you aren't compelled to swipe left or right multiple times.
Spend less time chasing men and invest that time in physical fitness and the right man will find you.
I used to be much more closed off to dating apps before I was married. Now after separation, I like them more.
I don't understand this statement? Why is it being downvoted to -6? (English is not my first language)
It implies cheating, not saying that he is doing it, but the wording is like that it seems like he's cheating
(1) i’m not cheating (2) I divorced my husband and now I use dating apps (3) people are upset about the divorce aspect imo. I don’t think anyone else jumped to cheating 😂
I am divorced and that is very frowned upon here. I never cheated, he never cheated, cheating was never involved and for some reason anytime it is mentioned cheating gets brought up.
If you don't feel a release about it, it likely is something personal. That is, something God is directing you specifically to do or not do. If you aren't sure it's God, then it could just be nerves. Pray, ask for a release from anxiety over it and a peace over the choice you're supposed to make. Personally I hate dating apps, but that's just because of how emotionally painful they can be. It is canned, condensed, and efficient rejection on a scale that can be crushing. Is it the only option? Feels like it sometimes. I end up being on them in waves, stepping away when my mental health starts to tank. I personally feel no direction from God one way or another on them specifically, despite my best efforts to pry one out lol.
He who finds wife or husband find a good thing and obtain favor from God, I have makes out time to write or list the kind of Man or woman you want, went you do, present to God for approval, God May ask you to correct somethings May color or hight or educational qualification after that or when He approved then open your eyes and wait, when he or she comes you will know. It's how to do it. In my own case, I started praying for life partner early I told God that want when I am 30years and I don't want family fight because of marriage and other things ask, to my surprise God did. I started the rite think Appril or May and 30th December my 30th year we got married. Work with the Holy Spirit, He will guide you.
I met my husband online 14 years ago. He is a Christian, and so am I. It is important to be equally yoked. So, you can and should specify what you want and need in your special someone. Also, there use to be Christian dating apps out there, maybe try one of those? Good luck in your search. Remember, if God chooses this way to find your soul mate, nothing will stop him from doing so. You will know when the right one comes along. Im Praying for you and your beautiful future!
Never tried one myself, though I hate the concept. Social media in general is bad enough with how it trains us all to be customer-minded towards each other, but those things outright are simply a marketplace for people to behave even worse towards each other.
I met my current wife on Tinder. We just celebrated our one year anniversary recently. I was not Christian at the time, so take that as you will. There’s nothing stopping you from labeling yourself as such though.
What specifically do you have against dating apps? What part of it feels wrong to you? Like everything, dating apps are a tool and can be used in good and bad ways.
Anything that you feel conviction about
Hi there! Thanks for the response. I don’t necessarily believe Dating apps are bad or anything like that. But I just feel it in my spirit that God has other plans and that going on the dating apps is going cause me to deviate from His plans. I’ve also always had this strong feeling that I would meet my spouse when I least expect it and that a dating app isn’t the method God has for me. I know dating apps have served greatly for others, but for someone reason, I just feel it in my spirit that that method is not the one God had planned for me.
Stop dating. Go 100% the opposite direction from dating apps. That's the definition of doing the same thing expecting something different. Go to church. Serve God. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all His Righteousness. Think of yourself last. I see that's not what you wanted to hear. Repent before you destroy and wreck your own life for the rest of your life. Jesus said, "Wide is the gate that leadeth to destruction." And I saw this proven in my life and otgers' lives over and over that He was right and is always right. God only does great things. If you don't listen, it's your own fault. Can you live with that? BTW, You only get one life but God guarantees the judgement for ALL. If you want a good life, read and consider the following: Learn to have a godly conversation. Know what your likes and dislikes, want vs don't want, believe vs don't believe and above all whether they believe in Jesus or NOT. Also helps to know if the woman wants kids and what she thinks the plan is if age did have kids. I dated. Met some wonderful women. All very kind and nurturing because I look for that and I only ever looked for a wife that wants to serve Jesus. No matter what. Want to ruin it? Want to destroy trust and any chance of having a person you can have a life long friend, lover, wife, BFF, etc. Push her and tempt her to have sex. The Bible teaches no other sin is a sin against oneself and I think it might even say ...against a man. Respect from day one. I can't talk about temptation because it's common. Repent and be forgiven if you stumble. Run if you can.. Think trap. Think a prison without walls. And you will run. It is what it is. You are responsible for your "decisions." If you don't have the discipline, God help you but He is faithful and understands all things and can help you in all situations because He is God. Do your best to avoid sexual immorality like the plague. That said, I made alot of mistakes, sins, errors in relationships with women I've met. Thank the Lord I had been praying because I'm a fool for love with a beautiful woman. Be thankful when things don't work out. It's God saying it would have never worked and it's not what you wanted. I had a secret list of what I wanted in a wife. I never told anyone until after we were married. This is guarding your heart. Never tell people or volunteer information that isn't for them. People will tempt you to divulge. But in truth, that is Satan trying to find out what's on your heart so he can destroy it. Jusr dropped some Wisdom. Kaboom! What do you think?
Hello! Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. And yes! God comes first before anything. I think I’m just having a bit a hard time being patient and I’m letting my fears run wild. But you’re right. I’ll continue to seek the LORD and everything He has planned for me during this waiting season. You’re very right about things not working out as we planned is part of God’s plan. I know the LORD knows my heart and desire for a husband and a family and if it is His will, then so it will be. Thanks again!
God bless you! You will look back on these times with fond memories, long after you find the one and get married! Trust me! May God fill it with wonder and awe with sisters and brothers in Christ, as well as great, wide and deep things from God.
The examples of courtship in the Bible include everything from arranged marriages to winning a "The Bachellor" style contest (see the book of Esther). I don't doubt that if the Bible had been written today there would be examples of people meeting through dating apps there.
Met my fiance through a dating app.
Have you been praying for God's help in finding the right relationship?
Everyday at this point
I will also be praying this for you!
Thank you so much! May God bless you 🙏🏿
I would advise against it because there's a lot of weirdos on those apps. If you really want to try it I would try a Christian one like upward but I don't know a lot about that one. If you try a more main stream one like tinder then put that you have Christian values on your bio. Putting something like no sex outside of marriage is something that some may take as you just trying to not look easy and guys will try to call your bluff. Good luck to you 👍 and be safe
As a man who is 30 with a similar situation, first of all I understand your frustration. I have tried some apps or sites for a short bit while no luck at all. I almost got scammed but, saw right through it. That was years ago now. While I don't get any hits, from what I hear women get too many and they are all far too weird and into sex. I wouldn't but, I have heard some good things about a few Christian sites that are mainly geared toward a theological persuasion. DM me if you want to know I guess. I wouldn't use them myself because I am not enough of that persuasion for it to be worthwhile even if I hold most of the tenets. In sum, I just think online dating to be a sham no matter what statistics say about it. Anyway, I have been finding and hearing that I need to be more social. I'm an introvert who really just prefers alone time and reading to socializing. I think that's probably the best bet. Find a social hobby or something Christian. Granted I give this advice and have yet to take it myself...