“Dating”

Dear CMR,

I am single.  Some of my dating friends recently told me that when I meet “the right person,” I'll just know they are right for me. I've heard that advice before, but is it true?

Signed,

Looking for the One

Being vulnerable is an important part of relationships but that doesn't mean it is easy. How do you know when it is safe to share personal, vulnerable parts of you with someone else? Do you tend to share things quickly, without knowing someone for very long? Or do you have a hard time opening up to people who you have known for a long time? Take a look at this video!

"So, if my son has a bad game am I just going to go throttle on him and lay on more after the game. That's not what he needs to hear. He kind of needs to hear the 'I love you no matter what.' That's important to show like 'I love you when you do well' and 'I love you when you do bad' because my love is not indicative of your results. That is really important for a child to hear that. Like, 'I love you no matter what, okay?'

Tune in as we continue the conversation with the Angels and Dodgers chaplains as they discuss how to parent their own kids in the midst of a performance-driven culture.

What is your perspective on dating? Should a person ever date just to learn how to date? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff examines the idea of casual dating and why simply learning how to do it well can benefit you. What do you think?

Are the two of you compatible? Will this person be a good fit for you? We are often asked this question and our advice is simple: get to know yourself first. Rather than asking about the other person, it is important to know yourself well first. Learn why that is the case!

"It happened the other day in the most ordinary conversation over the phone . . . He was in the middle of telling me about a thought he had at work. It was harmless . . . But it triggered something in me and sent me spiraling into my fear that if he really knew what that stirred up, he might find me to be too much to deal with."

"Dear CMR,

I am recently out of an eight-month relationship, and it didn't end very well. I find myself making myself busy just so that I don't have to think about it all. I know that isn't healthy. Can you give me some tips on how to take care of myself and slow down to process this change?

Signed,

Single, Sad & Healing"

Marriage is such an exciting and interesting relationship, isn't it? You get to know your spouse and all of their likes, dislikes, hopes, fears, and dreams. As your relationship continues to grow, are you still learning new things about them? Here is one way to continue getting to know each other: be your partner's dream detector!