Dating is hard enough without having to worry about the time and money involved just to meet people with whom you are not compatible. Christian men and women have it even rougher as they try to meet and have fun in a world that has a real funny idea of what fun is supposed to be. That is one reason why Christian dating sites are so popular. The trouble is finding a Christian dating service that is really made up with true Christian men and women. It has been my experience that most people are not who they appear to be. You have to exercise just as much caution on a Christian site as you would on any other. You just never know.
Now, truthfully, it is inappropriate to upload overtly sexual photos to dating sites for christian singles, but there are also other kinds of photos that are just as inappropriate, if not more, than putting up a sexual photo.
In 2004, U.S. residents spent $469.5 million on online dating and personals, and over $500 million in 2005, according to Wikipedia. The U.S. online dating market is expected to increase spending to $932 million in 2011.
First you want to search for an site link that you like. There are many that charge for there service and some that are free. It is always better to go with a site that has a large data base of people so that you have the best chance of meeting someone special.
Your goal isn’t to open a file on them or stalk them (looking someone up online is only called cyber stalking), rather it is to gather info that can be used to break the ice with that person.
Ask christian dating tips from your trusted church authorities and also your parents. They are the ones who are well-immersed in the religious tradition of dating. A common mistake committed by Christian individuals is the stubbornness in following the rules. Some chose to be ignorant of the set rules of the church. Consult your religious leaders if you have doubts.
Secondly, by choosing an activity that interests you both you are going to be guaranteed to have something that you can talk about. As we all know, awkward silences can be the kiss of death on a first date. If you are at an art gallery or out bird-watching, it’s going to be easy to keep the conversation flowing. (Well, maybe not if your lying in the middle of a hedge, trying to remain perfectly still while you watch a golden eagle lying in its nest, but you get the meaning.) You can both talk about your interest in the subject, explain where it began and describe some of your best – and worst – experiences. Who knows, you might even learn something from your date’s specialist knowledge.
These three tips should be enough to help you get started. If you take the time to fill out a complete profile and upload your picture there will be even more hits. Best of all, you will be attracting women that are already interested in what you have to offer. So you should feel confident that your date is going to go well before you even meet her.