6 weatherproof date ideas: How to have fun together whatever the weather - Christian Connection blog

6 weatherproof date ideas: How to have fun together whatever the weather

No matter the season, one thing can always be relied upon to interrupt of even the best-laid dating plans: unpredictable weather! But don’t worry if your picnic in the park has been subjected to a rain delay, the sun has sent you running for shade, or your planned romantic walk has been blown off track by blustery gales, it’s still possible to spend some quality time getting to know each other. Here are 6 great weatherproof date ideas that can go ahead no matter what the forecast predicts.

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Embrace imperfect dating! How to date as a work in progress - Christian Connection dating advice

Embrace imperfect dating! How to date as a work in progress

“I’ll start dating when I’m the perfect weight or shape, or when I’ve landed my ideal job, or when I’m perfectly healed emotionally.” If this sounds familiar and you’re delaying dating until you’re in a ‘perfect’ space, it might be time to let go of the fantasy of perfection and embrace progress instead. If you need some encouragement to get started, here’s a checklist that will give you the confidence and the motivation to let go of the ideal and embrace imperfect dating.

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8 great tips for staying spiritually full while single and dating - Christian Connection dating advice

8 great tips for staying spiritually full while single and dating

Staying spiritually full can be challenging when you’re single. Dating itself can be full on, and whilst you’re busy planning dates and organising meet ups, it can be difficult sometimes to stay on track with your spiritual walk. Seeing friends and others couple up and get married can stir up unwanted feelings and emotions which if dwelled upon, can impact one’s spiritual life negatively. So, what can you do?

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“I can’t believe how much life has changed. I pinch myself every day” – Ian & Karen, our Christian Connection story

Every Christian Connection meeting story is unique. For Ian and Karen, their connection meant a major life change: “I’d never had a boyfriend before meeting him, and thought all hope was lost. I still can’t believe it finally happened,” says Karen. They got in touch to share their encouraging story – and some beautiful wedding photos!

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Starting again - 7 tips for dating after a break - Christian Connection dating advice

Starting again – 7 tips for dating after a break

If we’ve been away from the dating scene for months or even years, it can be a challenge to start again. Maybe online dating feels like a minefield that we’re not equipped to navigate. Perhaps the process feels alien to us. Maybe we’re impatient to find love or doubtful that it’ll work out. Dating after a break can feel like a big step but there are many things we can do to make it easier.

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“Something about him made me want to put myself out there” – Angelique and Jamie, our Christian Connection story

“I actually wasn’t even going to give him a look. I was living in Melbourne, and Jamie was in Adelaide…” When Angelique and Jamie first connected on Christian Connection they lived 12 hours apart. Find out how their relationship developed from a wave to a New Year proposal, to a life-changing relocation and a beautiful Italian-style wedding…

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6 important life skills you’re secretly developing while dating - Christian Connection dating advice

6 important life skills you’re secretly developing while dating

Perhaps you’ve been on the dating journey for a while and you’re thinking, “What has dating ever done for me?” Don’t give up just yet! You may not have found ‘the one’ so far, but did you know that there are many skills you can develop during the dating process? You may not have thought about it like that, but even if your journey hasn’t connected you with the perfect person just yet, you are developing life skills that will benefit you, both inside and outside of the dating world.

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Faith, Fun and Friendship: 5 ways to make the most of Christian Festivals - Christian Connection blog

Faith, Fun and Friendship: 5 ways to make the most of Christian Festivals

Every year many of us pick up a tent, pack a backpack, and head out into the great outdoors for a weekend of music, mildly questionable food choices and (sometimes) mud at our favourite festivals. But whether you’re a regular attendee or a nervous newcomer, heading to a Christian festival can be a wonderful, welcoming place to meet like-minded people. It could even be the perfect spot for a first date! With so much to do at a festival, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. But if you’re prepared, you’ll be able to tailor the experience to one that’s perfect for you. Here are our suggestions for making the best of your time.

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