Sometimes it can be tricky enough finding somebody who you get on with, far less enjoy a memorable date with them and even more difficult trying to date someone who not only ticks those boxes but also shares the same beliefs and faith as you. Thankfully, Christian dating services have been around for a number of years and exist in some way to eradicate this dilemma.
There are a myriad of reasons why people sign up for these sites. It's true for the majority that they wish to start what they hope will be the beginning of a lifetime relationship with another person, whilst the minority sign up to harvest close friendships with prayers partners or people who have similar interests and spiritual beliefs.
One obvious advantage of meeting someone through a Christian dating service is that you both have Christ's presence in your relationship, which strengthens your unity with each other as well as doing wonders for your faith in Jesus. From a Christian perspective, that detail in itself is adequate enough for joining these sites.
You mostly get the choice of joining free websites or paid ones which give you a free trial for the first 10 days or so. You could argue that you only get what you pay for, thus if something is always free, then what does that represent for the kind of service they offer?
Other things to take into account are whether the site protects your privacy and safety. It is wise to avoid sites which ask you to give your real name, home address or other personal details for the whole world to see.
Positive signs to look out for are when sites pre-screen their members, which assures you that you're communicating with a real person. Also, see if they have additional information such as, dating advice and general safeguards, like getting to know the person a little better before agreeing to meet up for the first time and ensuring you select a public place or tell a friend where you're going.
All dating services have a duty towards their members and Christian dating services especially, but not exclusively, should set an example of care for the rest to follow. After all, you are paying them to supply you with a service and their part of the deal should be to consider your welfare, at least as far as they can.
About the author:
Andy Cross is an author, commentator and enthusiast about Christian dating. He met his wife of 5 years online through a similar service and is dedicated to helping Single Christians find happiness by the same method. For more information, visit http://singlechristiansguide.com/dating-reviews.
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