I have given different advice depending on the circumstance. For one, I suggested being more like Ruth. For another I suggested something analogous to fasting - that when the urge to expend mental and emotional energy on analysis, remembering, or wondering arises, substitute it with prayer. And for those who want to be prepared, the suggestion of course, is to follow the Proverbs 31 model.
As a result of another conversation, there were talks of setting up a blind date. It's funny that this seems to be popping up in many different ways with different people under different circumstances.
Yesterday, I also accompanied a friend to her church singles fellowship. It reminded me of why I stopped going to singles fellowships. I find that the typical person who goes seems older, had previously been married, has kids, etc. And, in this particular fellowship, I even questioned some things that were being said during the Bible Study. But, the positive things I can say about this fellowship is that the Pastor and his wife made an effort to spend time talking to us being new visitors; and they seemed to be nice. Also, the atmosphere was generally comfortable.
30-Aug update: There really must've been something in the air. There have been discussions with a family member on relationship challenges. And, on the flip side, I have another blind date coming up. We had a really good conversation on the phone and I'm looking forward to meeting in person. It is all in God's Hands.
3-Sep update: We met 31-Aug, and I think it all went well (almost "textbook"). Yet, I haven't heard from him since. I do entrust it all to God; and am ready to accept whatever outcome He writes for me.
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