7 Dating Rules for Middle-Aged Christians

Here are some dating tips for Christian singles who are middle-aged. When you get a bit older, it's important to change your dating habits if you want to meet the right person in the most efficient way possible. So here are 7 Christian dating rules for middle-aged singles who want to be married one day.

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[parkerlewallen]

Thankful for this ministry, Mark. I’m a 33 year old man (not quite middle aged haha), super introvert, never dated, still praying for and faithfully trying to take steps to find the right beautiful godly woman (and become the right godly man!!). It’s a hard and confusing season that triggers a lot of doubt. My rallying cry and prayer for myself these days is Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19, to know in my KNOWER, how much God loves me, and live out of that identity… that’s hard when He seems silent.

[msBbee-oqim]

I am 61 and single. Very difficult at this age to find a man who has worked on their issues and are willing to get married again. Very heart breaking.

[monjamondschein]

1 Don't try to meet people like a younger person. Be more intentional.
2 Don't use courting principles.
3 Eliminate conflicting desires. When you want everything, oftentimes you end up with nothing.
4 Learn to be more accepting of others and emotionally self-sufficient.
Pray about having a healthy acceptance of others. Only Jesus is perfect.
5 Change something. Try another way.
6 Stop Yoyo-dating (being extremely active or extremely passive)
7 Don't get bitter. Keep enjoying your life.

[BrendaHouston_]

In my experience I’ve met so many Christian men who push my boundaries and do not care about purity. They will be extremely forward and say they want to have sex or I find myself trying to keep their hands off me. For now I’m just staying in submission to God and if he’s willing in his time he will make it happen.

[PEight]

Thank you for this much needed message. It's tough being single and hoping for marriage when you're over 40! Amen

[mimiarzu]

I’m reading through these comments and it helps me feel like I am not alone. I am not the only person going through the challenges of being a single Christian and middle aged. Dating has been frustrating. Even talking to other believers about dating can be frustrating if they have been married for like 30 years and you know they cannot relate to what it’s like dating in 2022. I even get frustrated when someone says “pray about it” and I’m like duh I’m praying about it. Or when someone thinks it’s okay to ask me why I am still single. Anyways so I try to just focus on God and my own personal growth and happiness. For example picking up new hobbies that I’ve always been interested in and traveling

[Matthewcalebwood]

Thank you so much for this video, it really hit the nail on the head. im 41 and sometimes really struggle to connect with your content because it's mostly for a much younger age group. Please do more for us oldies. 🙏

[tedschmitt]

I’m 63 and a fantastic lady was introduced to me by mutual friends whom we had both known for decades. She could not possibly be more perfect for me, and she says the same about me. Our mutual friends have all vouched for us to each other and confirmed that we should have been together many years ago.

[oreally]

I think celibacy is for me. After going through bad sinful relationships with lost women AFTER I was saved, I'm done. I pray for the best for my Christian brothers to find a mate later in life.

[chandeemartin]

Valuable advice! As a 45 year old single woman (no kids) who went through divorce 14 years ago and is open to marriage again, I know what I want and what I don’t want in a relationship/marriage. It is difficult to find Christian men who are dedicated to Jesus and want to wait until marriage to have sex. It’s important to obey God in this area (and all areas) because it causes so much heartache if/when it doesn’t work out. It’s not worth it to bring sex into the relationship if that person will not marry you. After all these years of seeking God’s will, I still believe that He knows what is best for me and will lead me on the right path, even though it is very challenging. I don’t want to lose hope in my Godly husband finding me, but I need to keep working on my emotional self sufficiency and stability. I’ve come a long way and God is still working on me. Working on improving yourself during the waiting season is key.

[jenab]

I'm a 38 year old woman who was briefly married and divorced long back. I kept trying and doing all the right things I thought would help me find the right partner. It was an utterly painful process. I never got close to someone who could be a potential partner. But this jan I finally clicked with someone who I met on an online site. I truly believe God blessed this for me. As it just flowed naturally and I dint have to push it or worry about it. There is a thing that God's timing is on spot. Everything I did previously dint work. The minute i prayed and said I'm not going to worry about this, I'll wait for you to tell me- everything fell into place. I know how painful waiting can be, but God does wonders and surprises us a lot.

[drbxuoz]

I gave up trying to find a relationship last year. Every time I tried, I was miserable. I can't date. So I stopped trying, and I felt great. I have peace. I live by myself now and enjoy the hobbies and activities I like.

[KingJesus]

I'm 59 and widowed. Been with the same man 32yrs. Talk about it being tough! Most men just want sex... even those who know the Bible and know how to worship. Very difficult dating in these times. Prayers for all of us. Thank you for the video. Great information.

[lfernanderify]

A lot of people who are middle aged and single are either widowed or divorced. Very few have not been married unless they were in a long term relationship but never married. Love your videos they are always on point however divorce is not an unforgivable sin and I believe once someone gives their life to Christ even after a divorce, God can send them someone who is on the right track and like they are striving to be.

[matshadi]

It's important to BECOME the type of person you want to be married to/ marry.

[brose]

Thank you for this message. I needed to hear this. I'm still looking in the same ways I was when I was 20... but I'm over 50 now. I need to change methods. This has blessed me. 🙌🏽

[deborahray]

Help us older adults we are sort of lost!

[dianagentile]

Great Video Brother
Mark 🥰
I’ve been a widow 4
many years & haven’t
dated 4 Eons 🤦🏾‍♀️Smile
I’ve learned many many lessons over the years & I pray 🙏🏽 that the lessons God
needed me 2 learn will can one ☝🏽 day I can GLORIFY HIM‼️
I come with Love ❤️
Understanding lots of
Patients & Gratitude &
Will Stand Beside My
Future Husband ALWAYS‼️ No fussing because life’s
2 short…kinda like me
Smiles 😁 (I’m short)
But Mighty ❤️💕❤️
Stay Blessed Always
Everyone ❤️☮️❤️☮️
🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️‼️

[eve]

I've prayed to God a lot. He's revealed so much to me over these 6 months. One thing He told me to do is to stop worrying about getting married and having children! He said I'm doing the right thing and I'm on the right path: read my Bible, keep praying, keep building a relationship with Him and His Son, keep going out dates, keep being open with your feelings. So whenever I get upset, I just think of what God told me.

[victoriagauthier]

Everything is in God's timing and we must learn to wait patiently on the Lord, And if marriage is your desire then pray to the Lord continuously.. But at the same time we must be aware of: *Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself* the Lord hears when I call to him.
Psalms 4:3 NIV