We are talking about dating and the purposes behind it. This is important to us as we are looking for relationships.

Dating is to see if they are the person you want to marry. If it is anything less, we fall into some nasty problems. This is why dating shouldn't be a casual pastime, but a purposeful journey to find a life partner.

We are going to explore the pitfalls of aimless dating and how to avoid them.

Dating casually is a pretty crappy hobby

When dating is a hobby, the inevitable heartbreak will always show up

Question: "Why would you have a hobby that only ends up hurting you?"

Casual dating prevents genuine connection.

If both parties are not 100% committed, you will never get to the true depth of a relationship.

Dating to impress other guys….. is weird! No, it really is! Please don’t do this, we beg you!!

When we date for external validation, we will always be swimming in the shallow end of relationships.

Dating to impress other people brings inherent insecurity to a relationship.

The fear of emotional pain keeps many men away from deep meaningful relationships

This is a problem because they think past hurt dictates future outcomes.

Avoiding commitment prevents necessary change.

Casual dating will not push us to grow.

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Too many men are acting around women and it hurts them from making a real connection. Today we provide actionable advice on building genuine emotional connections with women.

We are going to talk about the 2 secrets to making real connections with women: being genuine and emotionally powerful.

Real men have passion and aren’t afraid to express it. Passionate men are always more attractive

Passion isn’t a personality, it is a man who has strong feelings and can connect with them to be a more powerful man

Men have a common tendency to change their personalities to please potential partners.

This is unsustainable for a long-term positive relationship

The Solution: Self-Discovery (Not the Cliché Kind):

What are your core values?

What are your passions and interests?

What is your purpose in life?

Being genuine leads to confidence and attracts genuine connections.

The Misconception: emotional intelligence equals weakness.

Emotional power is about understanding and focusing your emotions.

We must learn to recognize and articulate our emotions.

Jesus’ example: Cry, Anger, Battle, Passion, Obedience, Laughter

Women value men who understand their emotional landscape.

Knowing your emotions allows you to control them.

Start working on these first, before you dive into the dating pool

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Are you wondering if she's "the one"? In this episode, I share the first 3 things I looked for in my wife, Emma, to know she was right for me. These aren't just abstract ideas, but practical steps based on my own experience. Let's dive in!

Faith is central to everything.

Explain how a differing faith would create significant challenges.

“Missionary dating" and why it rarely works.

“I can change her” is a dangerous mindset.

Beyond religion, core values are crucial.

You need to be in alignment on important areas like: Physical health, Family values, Views on travel and relocation, etc…

If you’d like a potential future series on identifying personal values, let me know in the comments below

The importance of external perspectives.

Oxytocin and the love goggles approve.

Trusted friends and mentors can offer objective insights.

"Do you get along in real life?"

Seek settings outside of romantic dinners.

Activities like: Serving the community, working together on a project.

This reveals true character and consistency over time.

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