Today during our coffee date we’re chatting about how to have a great first date! Full disclosure upfront- I’ve only ever been on 2 first dates. Thus I have limited experience when it comes to this. So, if you’ve gone on only one first date or have never been on a date yet, this is perfect for you! However, if you have gone on more first dates and you notice I left anything out of this coffee chat, please leave… Read more »

Have you ever wondered, “Is it okay for girls to ask out guys?” I believe there is a very broad spectrum on this issue. You may be thinking, “Um, DUH! It’s totally okay for girls to ask out guys! It’s 2019! Equality for all!” Or, you might be thinking, “I don’t think it’s okay at all! Guys should be the one to step up and lead the relationship. Girls should just sit and wait for a guy to come to… Read more »

Should you be friends before you date someone? I think being friends before you date is totally awesome and I recommend it for three reasons.

Should you be friends before you date someone? I don’t think there’s a black and white answer to this question. To prove this point, I have several friends who got married last year. A few of them had been friends with their spouse for a while before they started dating. Others didn’t really know their spouse before their first date. I say this to show I recognize that there is more than one way of doing things. A while ago,… Read more »

Hey friend! Welcome to our first OFFICIAL coffee date :) (AKA- the Coffee With Kara podcast.) Let’s chat about the importance of a weekly date night! During today’s coffee date, we are discussing why I think weekly date nights are so important. I share why I love having a weekly date night with my boyfriend, Caleb, and how beneficial that has been for our relationship. If you’re dating someone- be sure to tune in! I also discuss how starting a… Read more »

There are many reasons why it can be hard to be content while dating someone. However, with just a slight mindset change, contentment is obtainable. I’ve talked about discontentment A TON here on Joy Because Grace, but most times it’s been in regards to singleness and being contently single. However, it can also be hard to be contently dating. You see, it can be hard to be content while dating especially if a lot of your friends start getting engaged… Read more »

In July of 2016, I was asked out for the very first time. Having been single my whole life, I had no idea what to do! I had no idea what to think! I definitely had a bad case of first date jitters. During the days that lead up to my first date, I scoured Pinterest, looking for advice on how to handle my first date. I read article after article, wanting to know what to wear, what to expect,… Read more »