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    Do men dislike a woman with a higher salary?

    I cannot speak for all women, only for myself and my experiences. When I meet men, the initial interaction usually goes well. I have always been a bubbly, outgoing person, and conversation tends to come naturally. They ask what I do for a living, and when I tell them, everything seems fine...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    I suppose a rusty knight is still better than a shiny rogue. 😄
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    Thank you for the clarification. I appreciate you taking the time to explain your perspective. Although my answer of "companionship" may sound one sided, that is not what I mean. I do not simply want companionship for myself. I want to be a companion to someone else as well. I want to share my...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    I completely agree. Trying to be someone you're not seems exhausting, and eventually the truth is going to come out anyway. At that point, either you have to keep up the act forever or risk disappointing someone who fell in love with a version of you that was never real.
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    As for being a smart and capable woman, I think there is sometimes an assumption that because a woman can do something herself, she does not need or appreciate help. That has never really been true for me. Yes, I am educated and capable, but I certainly do not know everything. In fact, one of my...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    Thank you for your encouraging words. I appreciate the kindness and wisdom you shared. Although I am new to this platform, I am honored that Lynx has chosen to engage in conversation with me. I have enjoyed reading the different perspectives people have shared, even when they challenge me to...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    That is very kind of you to say, and I truly appreciate the encouragement. It is always refreshing to meet others who value peace, stability, and a drama free life centered on faith. Psalm 26 is a meaningful passage for that kind of mindset. Thank you for sharing that, and I am grateful for...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    I want to thank everyone for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences. Your feedback has given me a lot to think about. To be honest, I have been feeling especially lonely lately. It is not something I have shared with my family or close friends because I know they would be...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    I agree with you. Not every mature Christian who has walked with God for decades has a desire to marry. Some genuinely feel called to remain single and are content with that calling. I know there are many faithful believers who have no interest in pursuing a spouse and are living full...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    I would want a husband who has a genuine relationship with Christ and is actively seeking to follow Him. As you said, marriage will have its ups and downs, and I would want someone who prays with me, seeks God's guidance with me, serves alongside me, and is equally yoked in faith. One challenge...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    I do desire companionship, and I am not opposed to making sacrifices or adjusting unrealistic expectations. However, I do not believe that maintaining my Christian values and convictions is the problem that needs fixing. One of the challenges I have encountered is that many men seem to have...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    Thank you for the insight. I think your wisdom about recovering the idea of "the date" rather than immediately thinking in terms of "dating someone" is good and sound advice. I may need to start looking at things that way. The interesting thing is that I do go on dates and I speak with men...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    I was fortunate to grow up in a stable and peaceful environment, so for a long time I assumed that was the norm. As I've gotten older and met more people, I've realized that many carry childhood wounds, family dysfunction, or patterns of chaos that continue into adulthood. What I've learned is...
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    How Do You Balance Trusting God and Pursuing Marriage?

    Hi Everyone, I have been single for the past 20 years. I became serious about my relationship with God in college. Since then, I have chosen to live a celibate life as I seek His will for my future. For many years, I have prayed about marriage and trusted God with that desire. In the...