Tagged with "Dating"
Single Saints: Hanging Out or Copping Out?
Yes, dating is hard. Yes, hanging out is easy. But where there's no risk, there's no reward. The scene: One guy. One girl. (Ok, ok. It was me.) Hang-out buddies clearly interested in one another. They hang out at birthday parties, movie nights, and pool parties. A month goes by. There’s lots...
Provo ranked the most ‘flirty’ city in U.S.
MR says: Another distinction for BYU's hometown. The article makes a big deal out of political affiliation and likeliness to flirt (apparently conservatives are more likely to be flirtatious). A new study by Flirt.com shows that Provo may not only be one of the most conservative cities in the United States,...
Dave Says: Date Nights Without Costing a Dime
Of course it's important to keep the romance in your marriage, but it doesn't have to cost you a pretty penny. Dear Dave, My husband and I have a baby and are trying to live on a budget and pay off about $14,000 in debt. He wants to spend $100 a month for a date night, but I think this is too...
Will you go out with me — to Mormon General Conference?
MR says: I don't think I'd call attending conference with someone a "date" - although most of us who have lived in Utah have gone with a boyfriend, girlfriend, or love interest at some point. For many, a perfect date includes glowing candles, soft music and sparkling conversation over a succulent supper....
Would You Date a Non-RM?
The Non-RM stigma can follow a man around for the rest of his life. But is it fair? When my friend told her father that she was seriously considering marrying a young man who didn’t serve a mission, his jaw dropped. Her father harbored some justified concerns about this young man she had...
Is an LDS singles ward like a reality show episode?
MR says: Part of DesNews's "Dear Angela" series, this goes out to all those who have ever been in a singles ward. Did you ever feel like you were competing for attention? Dear Angela, From one single gal to another, how in the world are we supposed to find love in these (LDS) singles wards? For every one...
50 Cheap and Fun Date Ideas
It's hard to find time for dates once you have kids, and even harder to coordinate you schedules with the sitter and keep the price down. Here are some great date ideas that can keep the price down and still be a blast. I never knew how difficult it would be to go on dates with my husband...
Marriage By Inspiration?
MR says: A look at how inspiration plays into your choice of spouse. There was a time (way back when I was attending BYU) when I was engaged to married. It didn’t work out. The end came suddenly and I was stunned and heartbroken. When I asked my boyfriend why he was leaving, the response was simply:...
Huffington Post: Manti Te'o and Mormonism - understanding LDS dating culture
MR says: Interesting. This author thinks the Te'o situation comes down an element of innocence in Mormons' interactions with the opposite sex. Much of media coverage surrounding the so-called "catfishing" of college football star Manti Te'o has highlighted the questions left unanswered. Amid an athletic...
{Single Saints} Why I’m Sick of Learning Experiences
I thought he was the one and I was done looking. For someone like me who has been dating for 20+ years, the idea of coming really close and (yet again) starting over is exhausting. I recently went through a pretty significant breakup. Significant because over the course of the relationship,...
Singles Dilemma: To Date or Not to Date Within Your LDS Ward
As a 24-year-old single, I’ve done my share of in-ward dating. After many starts and stops, ups and downs, ins and outs, I’ve realized that dating people in your ward can be one of the best experiences—as well as one of the worst. Confession: I have been on more dates with guys in my...
Digital Dating Overload: Pick Up a Phone
More than one of my friends has been asked out via Facebook. Really? It's time we learn the beauty of real communication again. A friend of mine recently texted me, asking, “I just got asked out over Facebook message to eat Vietnamese food. Two strikes?” I responded, “Ugh. Three—just...
Are Mormon Women Natural Matchmakers?
MR says: Ha! We're sure you know of many who have (either successfully or unsuccessfully) been the project of Mormon matchmaking. I believe there is a matchmaking chromosome. It exists mostly in females, and it causes us to perk up the second an eligible single walks into our ward, and to begin rifling...
{Single Saints} The "Nice Guy" Myth
Let me guess—you think women don’t want to date you because you’re “too nice.” Well, all you self-proclaimed “nice guys,” hold on to your hats (and your egos) while I explain the real reasons behind your lack of attention from the opposite sex. “I’m just too nice,” a guy friend...
{LDSL Blog} Top LDS Living Stories of 2012
It's been a great year at LDS Living, with a lot of great stories. We looked back at some of our best, from talking about hard-hitting issues like same-sex attraction and pornography to sharing tips that will make your life easier, whether that's slow-cooker recipes or how to keep your kids reverent in church.
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