Awkward Singles Anonymous

“Maybe you’ll meet a man, hijack the wedding, and get married yourself,” my friend, Raimie, said. Bless his optimism, but Raimie came late to the Christian dating scene.

Unfortunately, a good number of us church-going singles ought to attend ASA–Awkward Singles Anonymous. Blame it on I Kissed Dating Goodbye if you want, but the damage is done. 

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So, during the reception Chad asks Melanie to dance, hears her mumble “No, thanks,” and then watches her escape to the bathroom like a gazelle fleeing from a cheeta. 

At another table, Andy admires how fabulous Sarah looks in her blue holter, but says nothing. Sarah stabs another crumb with her fork and wonders, “Why do I get all dressed up, if no one notices?“

This isn’t heart surgery, people. So, let’s all loosen up.

Let’s agree, guys, that if you think she looks stunning, you’ll compliment her. Let’s agree, girls, that if he asks you to dance, you’ll say yes. And for heaven’s sake, let’s agree that hitting the dance floor for “The Way You Look Tonight” means we danced together, not that we should pick out wedding invitations. 

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