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Why It’s Important To Make a List of Qualities You Want in a Husband

In a previous article, one reader (Jade “The Muse” Walker) left the following comment: Years ago, I wrote a list of all the qualities and characteristics I wanted “the one” to possess. It had the usual items: intelligent, romantic, ambitious, independent, honest, faithful, funny, etc. But I forgot one that is vital to a lasting relationship. Understanding. If you plan to spend your life with someone, I highly recommend finding a partner who has this quality in spades. I also encourage everyone to develop it as well. As usual, Jade’s observations were not only astute but timely. It meshes well … Continue reading →

The Priest’s List of Five Must Haves for a Happy Match

One morning last week on Today, they interviewed a Catholic priest who’d been the stir of a recent New York Times article. Though he’d been a clergyman for like 50 years, had never been married, and was celibate, he seemed to have an idea about what qualities a woman should look for in a man if she wanted to live happily ever after with him. The Priest’s Interview I’m not sure what the article was about, but what the priest talked about on Today was who you should and shouldn’t marry –and how you’ll know the difference. How to do … Continue reading →

Do You Have Criteria for Dating?

Recently in one of my articles, I read a comment from JadeWalker (a very devoted reader) about one of her questions that she used to ask men when she was dating. She questioned them about their current relationship with ex girlfriends. She prefers men who are mature enough to handle a friendship or at least a civil relationship with exs. After reading this comment I began thinking about certain criteria that we have for dating and for marriage. To be honest, I really do not think that I had any. I had standards for wanting a nice guy. I would … Continue reading →

When should you allow your kids to start dating?

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When should you allow your kids to start dating? This was the question posed this morning to listeners of the radio station I sometimes listen to while I walk. Having a child many years (I hope!) away from any prospect of dating, I didn’t give the question much thought. As I continued to walk, they asked the question again and said they would go to the phone after the next song for responses. Okay, I said, let me think. I would have to say, when the child is mature and responsible enough. That’s the first criteria. Although age should be … Continue reading →

Should You Let Your Special Needs Child…gulp…Date?

If you’re like me, this topic makes you say, “Yikes.” There’s something really nerve-wracking about the idea that our special needs child might someday date. This is especially true for parents of children with cognitive disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and so forth. These children can be particularly vulnerable and it’s hard to imagine them handling any kind of romantic friendship, no matter how innocent. (Let’s face it, it’s not always pleasant picturing our neuro-typical kids dating either.) Here are some tips I would offer: Don’t panic. First, recognize that often times these special adolescents don’t even … Continue reading →

Christian Parents Must Teach Their Children About Dating

Previously I devoted an entire article to the importance of teaching children to surround themselves with godly friends. This article stems from that foundation: Christian parents must teach their children the importance of dating Christians. If children understand the importance of surrounding themselves with godly friends, it will make it easier for children to understand the importance of dating Christians. Many children struggle with the concept that it really is important to choose who you date wisely. In fact, for most children, especially teens, their criteria for who they date are based solely on superficial characteristics. I think many have … Continue reading →

Marriage Week in Review: January 7 – January 13

Wow this has been quite a week in the marriage section of Families.com! Courtney and I have kept the articles coming and the topics rolling! In case you missed one of the discussions, check out below for headlines from the week! Monday, January 7 Is He the Man of Your Dreams? In this article I discuss how some women take it to the extreme constantly downing their husbands. While no human is perfect, in our eyes our spouse should be close. Running into an Ex This article received several comments. In it, I discussed the different feelings that we may … Continue reading →