The Science of Dating

Science of Dating 15: Principles of Successful Marriages; Part 2

Forgiveness and respect are two more on the list of principles that make marriage and family success.

Science of Dating 14: Principles of Successful Marriages; Part 1

In The Family; A Proclamation to the World, 15 prophets, seers, and revelators have proclaimed nine central principles that make marriage and family successful. Here we b

Science of Dating 13: How to Make Marriage Last for Eternity

The Lord has give two requirement to make a marriage last eternally. Perhaps we have emphasized the wrong one and need to adjust our thinking.

Science of Dating 12: Help #2: Some Rules of Revelation

No one finds an eternal companion like they found investigators in the mission field. The rules of revelation are different.

Science of Dating 11: Help #1: Expect Heaven's Help

Now we turn our attention to divine helps in our persuit of an eternal companion. Knowing that our exaltation is Heavenly Father's highest priority, we should expect His

Science of Dating 10: Pitfall #10: Being Afraid to Try

Being that soul that would rather fail than live with the fact that you did not even try will not only help in finding an eternal companion, but will help in succeeding i

Science of Dating 09: Pitfall #9b: Not Recognizing When Change is Not Occuring

In balance to not granting repentance, we must also recognize when change is not occuring and deal-breakers are likely to remain deal-breakers.

Science of Dating 08: Pitfall #9a: Not Granting Repentance

Expecting a future spouse to be free of mistakes, even big ones, might cause us to miss out on some wonderful, repentant people. Like God does to each of us, we should gr

Science of Dating 07: Pitfalls #7 and #8: Not Jumping In or Out When You Should

Putting a Preference on the Deal-breaker list means we narrow our pool and exclude some who might be a match. Putting a Deal-breaker on the preference list means a likely

Science of Dating 06: Pitfall #6: Ignoring Your Needs

Many are looking for someone just like them. Perhaps the best match is someone who is strong where you are weak.

Science of Dating 05: Pitfall #5: Mistaking Being in Love for Love

Love is not an emotion. Love is a choice. Falling in love or being in love is an emotion. Many do not understand the difference and it may cost them dearly.

Science of Dating 04: Pitfall #4: Inappropriate Dating

Inappropriate dating is when your actions do not match that is appropriate for the level. Inappropriate dating often results in missed opportunities or uncomfortable enco

Science of Dating 03: Pitfall #3: Letting Your Heart Jump to 6

Pitfall #3 is when we let our hearts jump to marriage before we know if we are a match.

Science of Dating 02: Pitfall #2: Not Understanding the Purpose of Relationship Dating

Pitfall #2 is when you do not understand nor take full advantage of relationship dating. We are looking for a match; which is the absence of deal-breakers.

Science of Dating 01: Pitfall #1: Skipping Friendship Dating

Pitfall #1 is the tendancy to jump right to relationship dating. It is often awkward and uncomfortable. There is a better way: Friendship Dating.