Where would you go to meet

[RiseAgain]

Because we are all mature christian on this thread, my question would be??? Where would you go to meet that person you would like to meet? Would it be from friends or church or On Line or work place or taking a trip. Plus do the women feel the church is more women then men, and It would be hard to find a mate there? Or is your church about half men & half women ?So what is your feeling about finding that person. Thanks

 

[faithgoeson]

I met my soulmate on E-Harmony, just like the commercials say you will. : ) It's really nice to get to know the person from the inside first. You weed out alot of bad ones that way. As for the church, I've always noticed more single women than men. But, I'd never go to church to look for a mate. That's not the purpose of going, plus there are many there who are merely luke-warm Christians.

 

[Jenster]

At my church there are more single men than single women. You would think that an advantage but I've checked the guys out and ... no Mr. Right for me there! Just brothers in Christ.

I do online dating from time to time, but I'm too risk-averse. I don't like meeting complete strangers online because I don't know how much the person is telling the truth. I'd make for a bad online dating commercial.

I put my hope in Christian singles events in my area, although I need to get more plugged in. I find it hard to learn about them, but other people seem to be on good emailing lists.

 

[BouncedBack]

I don't know, and I'm open to suggestions! J/K. Church or through friends would be nice. I wouldn't want to meet someone on a trip because that would imply that I was far from home and meeting someone else who was far from home, probably seperating us by a thousand miles. While I can maintain a long distance relationship, I don't think I could foster one. As for online, I hate to say it but I don't want to put an ad out there for fear that someone that I know would see it and laugh at me, or worse feel sorry for me, for doing it.

 

[eatenbylocusts]

I'm open to just about any venue. Eharmony has been the best internet service for me-3 good matches that have/had great potential, many possibles, and hundreds of others. Dance lessons run by a Christian instructor, Christian single events, and a second church I go to with a growing single's ministry and great fellowship.

 

[smiledaily]

I have no idea!

 

[BeautyForAshes]

I've had the best of luck attending Young Professionals organizations events in my area. Mostly everyone between the ages of 25 - 45 and its about evenly split (between men/women).

I don't attend church to meet a spouse so that isn't an option for me and I do not think I would try online dating. I hear enough lies face-to-face! lol

 

[BouncedBack]

I don't attend church to meet a spouse so that isn't an option for me

I believe that attending church TO meet a spouse and being open the possibility are two wildly different things.

 

[BeautyForAshes]

I believe that attending church TO meet a spouse and being open the possibility are two wildly different things.

I totally agree with you. If you're open to letting God have his way, you have to be open to getting introduced to someone new in different ways (ie church, friends, grocery store, wal-mart, etc.)

My statement came from the POV of those who use that (the number of single people that are members) as the main standard/criteria as to where they will attend church.

 

[faithopelove]

The good thing about meeting your spouse at church is that you have a good chance of meeting someone of precious like faith. Not only are there major differences in denominations, but there are major differences in churches of the same denomination.

An example: My Pastor teaches that courting couples should avoid physical contact except for an occasional Godly hug or kiss on the cheek. I dated a guy from the same denom who was taught anything short of intercourse was okay. Needless to say, we didn't get pass the first date.

 

[Ruth~]

I have tried all kinds of things from applying to applications in newspapers to online singles services. I haven't been happy with those. I think a church is a good place to meet someone. I also think finding a place to go that you like to go to where others have the same interest is a good idea.

 

[Ruth~]

Welcome to CF, by the way!! Come to the Ministry section sometime.

 

[Jenster]

^^ Wow, gorgeous pin! Gives me goosebumps looking at it twinkle and sparkle!

 

[Moonlight Lady]

Well I came in with a pen and paper all ready to take notes, but now... *puts pen and paper down*



LOL... Aahhhh, just kidding.

 

[faithopelove]

I firmly believe as we are about "Our Father's business", when the time is right, (and if it is God's will) we'll meet "the one".

If it's not His will, He will have to help me accept that.

It really is nice to have a place where we can voice our frustrations and exchange ideas though.

Thanks Guys

 

[jann]

I am open to meeting someone anywhere. I told a Friend a few months ago that I am sure God has the Man for me out there but so far He is hiding really well LOL

 

[FlatpickingJD]

I've looked into pretty much everything the OP mentioned, w/the single exception of friends. Since I'm still here in the Singles Forum, they haven't worked for me (yet).

My church is mostly married couples and teens. Like everyone else has said, I go to worship, not just to find a date (though I wouldn't run if you take my meaning). I have had mixed success w/online dating, but won't go into detail here (other than to say I'm glad others have had success on eharmony b/c I had absolutely ZERO luck there).

Now I think I'm going to start encouraging my friends to find me someone . . .

 

[Bridgit]

I believe that it is up to God's will, not mine. I wouldn't want to push the issue and go with somebody that is not part of His plan. That, for sure, would be a disaster. If it's on God's agenda, then I just have to go on living according to His will and He will make it happen. If it's not on His agenda, then it is what is best for me, even if I don't agree. He knows, I don't!