Tips for Online Christian Dating
Overview
Online dating has gained popularity since sites such as Match.com promise to help you find love. Dating online is not much different than dating in person. Christian individuals need to realize that there are still lines that can be crossed. To build a strong Christian relationship online, there are things that Christians must keep in mind.
Watch Your Dialogue
When you are in an online dating relationship with someone, it's easy to talk about things that aren't appropriate. Try to avoid cussing, sharing off-color jokes, sending off-color pictures and speaking about things of a sexual nature. Keeping your thoughts pure and holy are just as important to a virtual
relationship as they are in a courtship. Once you start thinking about inappropriate things, it becomes harder and harder to block them out. Great conversation ideas include common likes and dislikes, current events and what type of singles activities are available at your church.
Be Honest
Be honest about who you are, what you do and your expectations. Do not claim to have a "steady" relationship with someone online when you flirt with others online and in chat rooms. If you start acting dishonestly in a virtual relationship, your attitudes could shift and you could find yourself becoming less and less honest in your other day-to-day relationships. Practice what you preach. Live an honest and faithful life each and every day. If your virtual relationship becomes more, you will most likely meet this person, so it is vital to stay trustworthy.
Have Fun
Virtual dating doesn't have to be boring. While hours of instant messaging are important to get to know someone, consider playing online games together. There are so many online gaming sites to choose from. You can play simple card games, Scrabble, popular board games and more. Consider watching streaming videos together online and talking about them.
Stay Safe
Even though you might think you are talking to an honest, God-fearing Christian, keep a level head. There are lots of twisted people in the world who prey on those who are overly trusting. When you meet someone for the first time in person, consider taking along a trusted individual such as a friend or minister. Never meet anyone alone, or in a private area such as a personal residence. While it's important to give people the benefit of the doubt, you can't be naive and put yourself in dangerous situations.
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