New Singles Section

Editors Note:  We received the email below asking if we would add a singles section.  And so now we have one.  You may read the email to see how this section could be used.  We pray God will use this site to bless singles as they work through the issues of singleness and as they seek a marriage mate.  Being single was the most difficult part of my life and so I know, while it can be fun it can also be very lonely.

Here is the email:

Thank you for your special web site. Over and over I am struck, through the writings, of the wonder of married love and passion and of the wonder of God's design. All the categories of writing contribute something. Some writings are quite moving. Obviously, too, some are heartbreaking.

The power of God's grace and of sin are both on display, though, thankfully, not in the same proportions. Your site means something to me partly because I'm a single guy (getting older) who, because of a certain long-term task I feel called to do, is unable for the time being to be married. But the things I long for are described on MarriageRomance.com.

It is encouraging to a guy like me to see such a positive view of marriage being held up. Thank you.  My question is this (and I certainly understand if you have your hands full and don't want to add any more to the site---just thought I'd ask): Might you create a little corner for singles? I ask because it could be done in a way that would be in harmony with the whole purpose of the site.

The site is about marriage, but there are probably other singles who read it and dream like me. I could picture two features that would be helpful, and yet keep it simple. One would be a spot where married people could offer advice, encouragement, and caution to those who are unmarried.

Another would be a listing of links specific to singles (ways to meet others, etc.). Your current links are helpful, many of them, but they have gotten so numerous that it takes a long time to search through them.

Perhaps a single-specific link list could be assembled. One other possible feature could be suggested book reading for singles.

Again, your site is quite excellent just as it is, and I'm only tossing
this idea at you casually. I'm grateful for what I can learn from what you are already providing.

Thank you for reading this.                                

Comments From Readers

A reader says ... i like the idea for a suggested book suggestions for singles.  i am an older never married, and also basically a recluse.  i do call samaratans crisis line in boston to releive the loneliness.  i would look forward to having books discussing conversation - exspecially successful initiation of conversations and under what conditions would be ideal to attempt to start a converstion.  i stopped trying to go to bars after one attempt to find a woman by going to a bar.  also i would not want a woman who smokes, drinks, or does drugs even if i will never end up marrying.  the churches in my suburb of boston are all politically correct so that is out.  at work the women are married and there is a hiring freeze so no chance of meeting new women.  commuting time to and from work attempted conversations i learned a long time ago is useless.  so i basically by myself about 50 free hours a week (accounts for sleep)