Whether you think Manti t’eo is innocent, deceived, trapped, naive or worse virtual online relationhips are real. Consider a recent Bruce Willis movie called Surrogates which is set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact in all that they do through surrogate robots. The main character a cop, (Willis) is forced… Continue reading Manti Te’o and Virtual Relationships
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Boundaries That Encourage Respect and Intimacy
In our last blog we looked at the benefits of having and applying clear boundaries in our lives. Here are a few more boundaries that can help you experience mutual respect and deeper relationships that will last. What you think about: Mark 7:21-23 The real battles we face are in our minds. Most of us… Continue reading Boundaries That Encourage Respect and Intimacy
Boundaries
As a pastor over the years, especially to thousands of single adults I’ve personally seen the devastation of broken hearts that spin out of sexual relationships. Even though many would agree that there is much cultural mushiness about sexual boundaries it’s not a subject most would want to talk about. Without boundaries, millions regardless of… Continue reading Boundaries
Restoring and Maintaining Your Emotional Health
Due the Waldo Canyon fires and its’ impact it has been over two months since the last blog from the series ‘Relationships: Connecting the Dots. The series began way back in May with Love’s Illusions and the 3 E’s of Love to the last part entitled Emotional Entanglements between Men and Women in mid June… Continue reading Restoring and Maintaining Your Emotional Health
Emotional Entanglements Between Men & Women: Part 2-The Causes
By Mark Skalberg and DiAnna Steele Celtic knots fascinate and mystify me. No matter how long I stare at one I’m unable to figure out where it begins or ends. Emotional entanglements may also leave us mystified, asking “How did this happen?” We may be clueless where an entanglement actually began or how to exit it. In… Continue reading Emotional Entanglements Between Men & Women: Part 2-The Causes
Hoping For Love
We are inundated with the myth that there is a perfect relationship for us. Somewhere ‘out there’ is my perfect match, the person who fits me like a glove, fits my soul the way the key fits into a lock. The search is on, dating online or whatever tool one might use to find ‘the… Continue reading Hoping For Love
Cautions and Red Flags of Online Dating
The last few blogs looked at the online dating industry’s advantages and disadvantages to the user. We also took a cursory view of the pragmatic and scientific approach of the dating services. In the midst of informational overload about online dating, let’s consider a few cautions and red flags. Safety and Privacy CautionsIf you pursue… Continue reading Cautions and Red Flags of Online Dating
Online Dating: The Advantages and Disadvantages
Hope you enjoyed the last blogs on Virtual Relationships and Online Dating. As a single adult pastor and personally involved in all aspects of single adult issues for over 16 years I am well aware of the impact of online dating. Today, 1 out of 5 relationships begin online and people who once were reluctant… Continue reading Online Dating: The Advantages and Disadvantages
Virtual Relationships
In a previous blog I wrote about Online Dating. A lesser known, first cousin of sorts to online dating is the Virtual Relationship. Consider a recent Bruce Willis movie called Surrogates which is set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact in all that they do through surrogate robots. The main… Continue reading Virtual Relationships
OnLine Dating
Improvement for Husbandry and Trade periodical featured an ad by John Hewton stating he wanted to share his destiny with a young lady and they could “come to an agreement about the details.” The year was 1695. Such ads were exclusive to men in those days. Despite this, in 1795, the courageous Helen Morrison, searching… Continue reading OnLine Dating