Should I be dating or waiting?
“What are your thoughts on dating in high school and early college? I’ve heard that if you aren’t serious about getting married, you shouldn’t date.” Just the other day, I had a conversation with a sweet friend of mine who told me that people shamed her for having a boyfriend in high school. They told […]
How do I join already-formed friend groups?
“My college is known for being cliquey. How do I join friend groups that have already been formed?” This is a great question that is applicable for a freshman at a small school, a transfer student at a new school, and really any person joining a new community (a new church, a new town, a […]
I am crippled with fear.
“I am crippled with fear.” A few summers ago, my dad went through major back surgery. For about two months prior to the surgery, I was crippled with fear that he was going to die. Waves of emotion would come over me without warning. I would burst into tears, hysterically sobbing, absolutely terrified that […]
How do I initiate and maintain friendships?
“If people approach me to be friends, I feel I have nothing to offer to maintain the relationship. How can I initiate and maintain the friendship with conversation and common ground?” I got this email over a week ago and sat on it. I’ve thought about it every single day and I’m still not sure […]
How do I pick a church?
“I grew up in the same church my whole life and now that I have to choose my own church, realize I have no clue how to go about it. There are so many churches to choose from. How do I pick a good one?” I’m so glad you asked. I really struggled with this […]
My friend is lying to me because she thinks I will judge her.
“I found out that a good friend has been lying to me about choices she’s recently made, because she thinks I’m going to be disappointed or judge her. I don’t want her to think that, but I’m really upset to hear she has been lying to me. I know I’m not in the right here, […]