Dating

Dating

My unhealthy relationship nearly destroyed me – here’s how God brought me out of it

Have you ever been in a relationship with someone you kinda knew wasn’t good for you, optimistically hoping that you or God could change that person? I was there once. With hindsight, I can say...

Dating

Not every courtship works out – and that’s okay

In late 2018, I met Ryan* whom I thought would be “the one”. The more I got to know him, the more I grew fond of him because everything seemed “fitting”. We decided to spend the next three...

Relationships

Happily ever after

A few days ago, I was talking to my girls about why we humans like to collect things. The things we collect can range from small items like stuffed animals and toys to bigger items like cars, houses...

Relationships

My LDR plot twist

I’ve been in a long-distance relationship (LDR) for almost two years now, and as expected, it hasn’t been a smooth sailing one. With absence — like waves that tug you away from the shore — it...

Relationships

He just has to break your heart

“He just has to break your heart.” This phrase stuck with me after a long conversation with a very dear friend. Recently, I’ve faced some discouragement and disappointment that has...

Relationships

Rejection drove me in the right direction

As the youngest child, I’m often teased and called the little princess of the family. But the truth is that when I was growing up, it was often difficult for me to get my mother’s attention. I...

Relationships

How to talk to girls in church

We met in the children’s ministry. After serving for about a year and helping out in a camp together, we started texting. Things were going great and I was enjoying the casual, mildly flirty...

Dating

This is my last month as a single: 4 things I’ve learnt

I first met Cheryl about 12 years ago while we were still in different secondary schools. Today, it’s been more than 3 years since we started dating and we’re finally getting married in...

Dating

Where our love story went wrong

“What do you find the greatest joy in?” I paused, thinking about what puts a smile on my face, what keeps me going every day, and what gives me the most happiness. “I suppose I find the...