Christian Connection blogger Urenna regularly shares thoughtful advice and wisdom, but until now hasn’t shared the story of how met her husband Rob on the site! “I joined CC because I wanted to meet a fellow Christian to date and hopefully get married. A couple of friends had met their spouses online and urged me to give it a try, so I prayed and took the leap and I’m glad I did!” Meeting online “It was pretty easy to join. I initially went for the free version but soon realised it would make sense to pay, to weed out unserious people, but also show that I was committed to it!…

Picture the scene: you’ve had an excellent first date with someone, you really like them, and you want to meet them again – but you are complete opposites in one area. One of you is an introvert and the other is an extrovert. We’ve all heard the term ‘opposites attract’ when it comes to dating – how can it work when you might be different in this area? For extroverts and introverts, opposites can work but it takes willingness to learn about each other and adapt. It is all about knowing how to navigate dating the opposite, respecting and helping each other, but most of all it’s about communicating your…

Deciding how to spend your first date or a long awaited afternoon together can be tricky, but we’re here to help! Here’s the final part of our A-Z of of tried and tested, real life Christian Connection couples’ dating ideas. From T to Z, #MetOnCC couples share the activities that helped them get to know each other. What would you add to the list of #MetOnCC date ideas? T Table tennis Show your impressive agility and amazing skills – or maybe just chase a tiny ball around a table for an hour or two! Hannah and Jonny’s first date took them to a ‘ping pong cafe’. Watch them share the…

When you start looking for a partner online, it’s easy to focus on the earliest stages of connecting: do you like each other’s pictures? Do your locations and other preferences match up and, of course, do they like you in return? But what about once those early checkpoints are all ticked off? To form a meaningful, lasting connection you’re going to want to really get to know each other, and when you’ve started out as strangers, sometimes it’s hard to know where or how to begin. The good news is that there are lots of small, simple ways to connect right from the start and bring out the best in…

First dates are about first impressions and it’s normal to feel nervous when meeting someone for the first time. We might feel that we have to perform or sell ourselves in some way. But once we’re over this initial hurdle and have agreed to meet again, how do we have a great second date? Here are six tips to set you up for a fruitful second encounter, starting with that crucial period in between dates. Stay in reality If a first date was successful, it’s only natural to feel excited, especially if we’ve been waiting a long time to find our person. But in between dates, it’s important to strike…

Imagine you’re on a first date with someone you’ve been messaging on Christian Connection. You’re both looking your best, confidence growing, and the chat is flowing, when suddenly your glass of water is knocked over. Is it a disaster, or a memorable moment you’ll both laugh about later? When online dating feels too serious or intense, every little mishap can seem like a setback. But taking a lighter approach to those moments can turn them into opportunities to connect. Studies have shown that a sense of humour is one of the top qualities that online daters are looking for, and moments like these can be a great chance to let…

Meeting someone new for the first time – or even second or third time – can be fun, exciting and nerve-racking. Wouldn’t it be helpful to know some tried-and-tested date ideas that have worked for others? We can help! Couples who first found each other on Christian Connection have shared so many great #MetOnCC date ideas, we’ve created an A-Z blog series to share them. Here are a selection of some fun dates from M to S to inspire your next meet up. From the relaxed to the daring, there should be something different to try. M Musicals Sometimes it’s helpful to have readymade entertainment to give your date a…

Asking someone about their faith is a great way to get to know them, and it also allows you to assess if this is someone that you could be compatible with. When you first start seeing someone, you might be interested to know a bit about their faith, but it can be tricky to know how to ask about it, especially in the initial stages. But coming with the right attitude and a genuine curiosity can open the door to some deep and thoughtful conversations. Here are some helpful questions to consider when it comes to asking someone about their faith. Ask them how they became a Christian and what…

For James and Rica, timing was everything. “I had, many years ago, joined Christian Connection,” says James, “I actually felt Holy Spirit, conviction that it wasn’t the time. Years later, I’d felt the desire to go down the track of a Christian online dating… I accepted that God was taking me down that route, and two or three days later this gorgeous woman popped up on my feed, and I thought I’d get in touch.” Rica says, “I sat in prayer and felt the Holy Spirit tell me to join Christian connection, and after some wrestling, I listened, and within a half an hour, I got a little pop up…

Meeting for a date can come with nerves and high expectations – adding in some creature comforts can be just what’s needed! Animal date ideas can be fun, varied and cute. Full of great talking points, memorable moments and opportunities to bond over whatever of God’s creatures appeal. See animals up close Whether you plan an animal date idea at a zoo, safari park or conservation centre, you can be sure you’ll encounter creatures you wouldn’t spot at your local park. Often helping to protect and breed endangered species, as well as a place to learn about wildlife, you can walk – or drive – together through a wonderland of…