Are you a burden or a relief for others?
On our social media, we find grumpy cats extremely cute. But when it comes to a cat that we have to take care of, and he stubbornly refuses our care it’s less cute. It’s even a burden. Are you the same?
What to do with a boyfriend's best friend?
The woman is discouraged. The man she is dating seems to put his best friend before her. However, the man says he is really in love with her. Should she give him an ultimatum: “Me or your friend?”
“Chemistry” in a Christian Context
We sometimes hear singles talk about their past relationships saying, “She was wonderful, but there was no chemistry between us”. What is this “chemistry” and do we really have to rely on it when we are Christian?
Ask instead of assuming
How many times have you come to a conclusion about a situation, or worse, about a person, without even asking a few questions to see if your assumptions were valid? We have all made this mistake. It’s time to put a stop to that.
How do you know if it's the right person?
It’s one of the biggest decisions of our life. As children of God, we know that there is no turning back. So we want to be sure to marry the right person. What are the signs to look for?
Forgive and be reconciled
What he did broke your heart. You must forgive him, as Christ has prescribed. But to forgive him, must he apologize? And if the relationship between you two changes, does that mean you have not forgiven?
The Era of Superwomen
We rarely do this at Mode Observation, but this week we want to speak specifically to women. By wanting to be super women, we hurt our relationships. A little adjustment is needed.
Having a chaperone ... is it relevant?
The young couples that date under the eye of a chaperone is rare. By the way, it’s not even a Bible practice. Yet in many Christian circles, we still hear about it. So, do we leave that in the past, or is it still wise to use it?
It's not always the thought that counts
Sometimes we make a gesture with good intentions, but it is poorly received. We thought we were being generous, and the other person was offended. What can we do? And most importantly, can we prevent these confusing reactions?
Dating without thinking about marriage
“No, we’re not thinking of marriage, we are just getting to know each other.” A phrase we hear often and looks good, but it can be very dangerous.