by Marion Doss

Here are some Christian dating tips to help you zero in on the man or woman of your dreams.  While dating someone of the same faith, it’s just so easy to let your guard down because you think you are with a person who supposedly shares the same values. The truth is, dating has its own risks whether it’s with a Christian or a non-Christian, so your primary concern should be how to protect yourself while enjoying the company of interesting men and women.
Christian Dating Do’s and Don’ts
Top of the list of our Christian dating tips is to never reveal too much information about yourself until you get to know the person well and are sure that he or she can be trusted. You wouldn’t want a stranger looking up your name in the telephone directory and tracking you down.
If you sign up for an online Christian dating service, it’s perfectly alright to create an alias and an email specifically for the purpose. As you get to know the person, you can open up about yourself more.
Another no-no in our list of Christian Dating tips is sexual intimacy. Saving yourself for marriage is one of the teachings of the Christian faith. Avoid being in a compromising situation that might lead to sexual contact. If you are a guy, don’t pressure a woman to have sex with you or put her in a situation where it would be hard for her to say no. Sex here refers not only to a full sexual intercourse, but may also include inappropriate foreplay.
If you’re a woman, be interesting and let the person know you are open to a more serious relationship, but never, never, initiate. Female members of Christian dating sites may find themselves deluged by emails and phone calls. Reply to them graciously, but don’t pester the guy to go out. Guys easily lose interest if they think that the woman is all too eager to hook up with them because they don’t see much of a challenge there. Also, when you’re exploring the Christian dating scene, don’t limit yourself to just one person and immediately build your hopes around him or her, but rather, mingle with several people. When you think you have found the one who most meet the criteria you have set for a mate and the feeling is reciprocated, that’s the time you date this person exclusively.   
If a guy or woman you are interested in resists the attention, don’t force the issue. Maybe the person thinks that you don’t have much in common, or maybe he or she is attracted to someone else. Move on and meet other individuals. Dating can be a tricky and frustrating situation, especially if you know what you want but can’t seem to find someone who meets your expectations. If you follow these Christian dating tips, however, you will be on your way to catching the man or woman that is worth keeping.