I have spent many hours trying to figure out what makes dating Christians interesting and fun. I have come to realize that one of the things I enjoy is their sense of gentleness and respect. They can be cautious about their actions, and yet they seem to live life to the fullest. I have enjoyed great conversations about their thoughts in life and God. When it comes to romance, they take it seriously and most of them usually date because they have marriage in mind as the end result.

Many people will go through lengths in order to find the right person. Some have even tried out the Christian online dating service. When I heard that some of my friends have tried it out, I didn’t think that their relationship could last. However, most have proved me wrong and they are still going strong in their marriage.

When I saw this, it got me thinking about my own experiences in dating Christians. I also started to really think about what makes it all work. The thought that kept popping into my mind was, “How can all of us be successful when it comes to dating?” Is there some kind of formula or clue as to how to do it??

I started asking different Christians about their experiences in dating Christians and if it has helped them or not. I was able to get different kinds of responses. One of the common things that Christian men have shared about dating Christian women was that they found them fun to be around. Most of them were easy to talk with and easy to get along with. The same was true for the Christian women that I talked with. Most of them said that the men that they have dated treated them with respect and was kind, funny, and uplifting.

However, as we all know it; ever person has a different personality and different background. So not every person was impressed with the date they had with their fellow Christians. Some thought they were boring while others may have sensed them to be quite self-righteous at times throughout the conversation. So from all I have heard, I guess I don’t have much authority to generalize what dating Christians is all about because everyone has had different experiences.

Yet despite the difference in experiences, I couldn’t help but notice the common ground when it comes to going out with Christians. I have noticed that most of them usually at first go out on group dates. I can usually see how this has helped people be comfortable with one another in the presence of other close friends. In a sense you get to see the inner side of a person when they are relaxed with just a bunch of friends.

Which brings me to the next common thing I have noticed; most Christians usually start out as friends before they even become exclusive. You will usually find them sharing the same interest such as being in the same ministry or church. Or perhaps they help out special organizations.

So in conclusion, I find that group dates and being friends before dating exclusively can really bring out the positive side of a person and will help each person be more comfortable with each other as they deepen their relationship.