It was awesome that Ron shared the concept of hobby apps for singles to meet potential mates. Lauren & Daria’s disdain for it infers a lack of understanding/compassion to the plight of singles/widows. One does not simple walk around parks approaching or being approached by strange men (or women) - that is ridiculous and, frankly, dangerous. Hanging around coffee shop hoping to meet some stranger sounds pretty sad. Also, if it is “with friends,” I recall another conversation last year where these ladies said it would be rude for a person to interrupt that friend time should an interested person want to meet someone they found interesting. All the negativity is hurtful for those who aren’t blessed to be happily married. Churches are not dating services and many churches segregate Bible studies to couples, ladies’, and men’s. This makes it hard for someone to “just go out and meet people.” A kinder response would be the idea of taking classes, joining clubs, and yes, as Ron shared, apps for finding people:groups engaged in a hobby you love.
It was awesome that Ron shared the concept of hobby apps for singles to meet potential mates. Lauren & Daria’s disdain for it infers a lack of understanding/compassion to the plight of singles/widows. One does not simple walk around parks approaching or being approached by strange men (or women) - that is ridiculous and, frankly, dangerous. Hanging around coffee shop hoping to meet some stranger sounds pretty sad. Also, if it is “with friends,” I recall another conversation last year where these ladies said it would be rude for a person to interrupt that friend time should an interested person want to meet someone they found interesting. All the negativity is hurtful for those who aren’t blessed to be happily married.
Churches are not dating services and many churches segregate Bible studies to couples, ladies’, and men’s. This makes it hard for someone to “just go out and meet people.” A kinder response would be the idea of taking classes, joining clubs, and yes, as Ron shared, apps for finding people:groups engaged in a hobby you love.