Looking For The Middle: The Christian’s Guide to Modern Dating

CouchCast: Can Your Standards Be Too High?

Have you ever been told you're too picky? Have you ever wondered if it's true? Today, we're talking about the standards that you should hold high and the ones that it might be ok to let go of... were they ever really standards or were they just preferences that got a little out of control? Find out!

CouchCast: How Do I Not Take Rejection Personally?

Sometimes we default to assuming that anytime a guy doesn't want to go out with us it's because he doesn't find us attractive... sure, this can be part of it, but it's not always the whole picture. We've got some helpful tips for not taking rejection so personally and some ways you can change your mindset to make it easier. 

CouchCast: Help! There's a Clingy/Obsessive Guy in My Friend Group.

Have you ever had to deal with a guy who just didn't seem to get the hint? Maybe he's asked you out several times and you always tell him no, but he still won't let it go? That's the situation we're dealing with today. Ideas for being direct, but not rude, when to involve other people, and when to just cut off contact entirely.

CouchCast: Is "Playing Hard to Get" Ever a Good Idea?

In Christian circles, we're told to "leave the ball in his court", "make him pursue you", and on and on... this can easily translate for us girls into playing hard to get. Is this really ever a good idea? That's what we're taking a look at today!

CouchCast: Thoughts on Missionary Dating

This is a fantastic question! When (is it ever?) is it ok to date someone who isn't a Christian or someone who believes some very different things than you do as long as they're willing to learn/try your way? There is a lot of nuance and moving parts to this question, but we're so glad you asked it and think it's a really important topic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CouchCast: What Does a Godly Relationship Look Like?

We're taking a quick look at what a Godly relationship looks like today. This is a really broad topic and could get really deep, but we're just pulling out a few major categories and talking about what it means to have a Godly relationship in those specific areas. Communication, Conflict, Community...

CouchCast: Juggling Multiple Conversations on a Dating App

This was such a great listener question! It's always so tricky figuring out how much to share, when to move to only talking to one person, what questions to ask, all of it. We're taking a deeper look at our own experiences with this and sharing some tips we've learned along the way.

Season 4 Blooper Reel!

I don't think this one needs much explanation! Enjoy laughing with us at us! :D

CouchCast: Tips for Moving on When Your Ex is Dating Someone New

Whew! This is a loaded question guys! We're talking about ways to make it easier when your ex starts dating someone new... everything from handling social media, to getting your heart right, to maybe finding someone new yourself!

 

To the Man I'll Date in the Future

It's the season 4 finale! This episode is dedicated to the (currently hypothetical) men we'll date next. This is an episode looking at what we want guys to know about dating and relationships from the female perspective and also the things we are committing to do now to prepare ourselves and our lives for when we meet them.