Don’t Give Up on Getting Married

I went to a physical therapist a few years ago to help me fight migraines. As she worked on my neck and shoulders, she mentioned God and seemed to be open to spiritual things, so I invited her to visit our church. “Oh, I can’t,” she said. “I’m dedicating Sundays to self-care.” Her response surprised

What Men Bring to a Dating Relationship

When I started dating my wife, GraceAnna, in the summer of 2008, I was a Marine officer stationed in Japan, and she was on CRU staff at Duke University. As I began to have feelings for her and think that I wanted to pursue her in an exclusive relationship, I decided to call her dad

Irresistible Taste: The Five Points of Attraction

When I was little, growing up in Maine, my friend and I decided to make a “concoction.” It was fun, it was complex, and, yes, it was not exactly edible. We took almost everything we could find from his poor mother’s kitchen, mixed it together, and stowed it safely away. Or so we thought. Suffice

Three Dos (and One Don’t) for Your First Date

I recently met a guy named James* at a local event for Christian singles. I thought we really hit it off. He seemed very nice, and we had a great conversation. He was cute, too. But when the event ended and I headed home, I wondered if I’d ever see him again. The following week

How to Know When Someone Wants Your Attention

At my house, there’s little debate over which actor has best portrayed legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. Under this roof’s majority rule, there’s a clear winner, and it may not be the first name that popped into your head. But if that name is Jeremy Brett, you’d be correct. This English actor, also known for playing