There are dating sites, and then there are dating sites. When a person mentions that they are on a dating site, visions tend to pop up of Match, E-Harmony, or any of the other multitude of "dating" sites. There's an inherent problem that my Lady and I were discussing just last night concerning these sites, but I'll leave the issue of "shopping for a mate" for another time.
No, I'm talking about real dating sites. You know, how to date women kind of sites. My Princess and I are confident about where the Lord is leading us, but you'll still find me on dating sites. I think that married men should be on them as well. I believe that and do that because it's important to remember what dating really is... the pursuit of a woman. Trust me on this, or just ask one, but women (and men, for that matter) want to be pursued. It's an integral part of romance.
One of my favorite things to do is peruse Facebook to see what Good Guy Swag and All Pro Dads have posted. If I find something really good, I get to share it with my Lady. After she gets a chance to read it, we have something solid and meaningful to discuss. Through the course of discussion, I get to learn more about her, what she likes, and how she would like to be treated.
If you're single, use some discretion when looking at information from dating sites and be sure to choose who you listen to wisely. For those of us that are dating and married, the topics here are wonderful discussion generators that help us connect to the Daughter that God Himself has blessed us with. For you married men out there, "never stop dating your wife" is a really important part of your marriage and keeping romance alive. Staying connected to real dating sites will give you ways to keep getting to know who she is and rekindle the feelings that were there when you first started dating.
Not sure how this could actually work? Here's an article from Good Guy Swag about being a gentleman and the lost art of chivalry. Read it with your Lady and use it as a discussion starter. Find out what she thinks about those ideas, then start perusing those dating sites a little more and learn how to date your mate again!
http://goodguyswag.com/21-lost-gentleman-traditions-that-still-apply-today/
