Relationships

Love is overrated, if you ask Gen-Z. A new dating survey by matchmaking service Tawkify says 46-percent of Gen-Zers would choose long-term financial stability over romance and almost one in three said they’d even take back an ex if that ex got rich. The survey also found that one in ten Gen-Z women say their […]

Fellas, if you’re reading this right now, you may be inadvertently enticing your ladylove. Reading is the most attractive hobby a man can have, according to a study that has sparked spirited debate online. The Daily Mail reported that a survey conducted by Date found that 98-percent of women rated reading as attractive.  Following reading […]

The Obamas are laughing off divorce rumors. despite recent public speculation. Former President Barack Obama joined former first lady Michelle Obama on her “IMO” podcast with her brother Craig Robinson. At the start of the show, Michelle Obama revealed that she had a “very special” guest joining her and her brother, Craig The former president says […]

A season of waiting can feel frustrating, uncertain, or even discouraging—but it can also be one of the most powerful times of growth, preparation, and alignment. Here are some meaningful and practical things you can do while you’re in a season of waiting: 1. Reflect & Realign Assess your priorities: Are your goals still aligned […]

Let’s be real: staying friends with an ex is one of those topics that instantly splits a room. Some swear by the clean break. Others find comfort and connection in keeping that line open. But if you’re considering friendship with someone you used to love, there are a few things worth thinking about — starting […]

Let’s just be real: there’s this running message in and outside the church that says abstinence is only for a particular “type” of Christian. You know, the super spiritual ones. The ones who don’t struggle. The ones who aren’t dating. Or the ones who are “called to singleness forever.” Somehow, we’ve watered down abstinence to a suggestion, instead of seeing it as what it is, a call to holiness.

Nothing says "single woman in her 30s" like being flooded with "here's how I found my husband in 12 months and you can too" content on social media. I've seen it all as someone who's walked through 13 years of singleness. The "wife schools" are coaching programs tailored to successful Christian women, the polished reels that prey on our desire for love and companionship.

Maybe the person for you doesn’t check every box or fit every plan. Erica reminds us, sometimes the blessings we overlook are the ones we need most.

Both Obamas have spoken candidly in the past about how life in the White House has changed, strained, and also strengthened their relationship. There’s plenty of relationship wisdom to glean from the former president about how to keep things fresh and fun with your partner. We can all take a page out of Obama’s book and learn how to show love to the ones we love.

Here are a few ways to guard your heart...

Whatever His answer, know this: it doesn't alter your purpose or God's plan for you and has no bearing on your identity.

Tap in to learn the difference between these romantic archetypes and why they come into our lives in the first place.