As weary commuters return to work this week, they are being told ‘Seek and ye shall find’ and ‘Love is patient, love is kind’. The familiar phrases are quotes from the Bible but, rather than a rallying cry from the pulpit to repent from your sins, the positive messages are being aimed at single Christians who are looking for love at the busiest time in the dating calendar.
The campaign, which can be seen on the Manchester Metrolink this month has been created by award-winning dating site ChristianConnection.com. One advert states that “Love is patient, love is kind. (But sometimes hard to find).” That is, unless you’re looking in the right place.”
Joff Williams from Christian Connection explains: “We know that for many Christians who are seeking a partner, it’s really important to find someone who shares their faith. But this can be difficult when people lead such busy lives. After spending time at work, church and with friends and family, there can be little time left for dating. And there are so many dating sites and apps available now, it can be hard to know which one to choose”.
Thousands of people have already met a partner since the site launched nearly 20 years ago and many happy couples have been keen to share their stories and photos. One couple recently told their story to BBC News, in a feature exploring how people of faith find each other. Miriam and Emmanuel met on Christian Connection and have been happily married for six months. Emmanuel told the BBC: “I met other women who weren’t of the same faith as me, which was difficult. So, I thought if I want to get married [to a Christian], I need to refine this search” Miriam says, “It was as if we were best friends straight away! Now we are married I’m so excited for our future!”
January is traditionally the busiest time of year for online dating, as people make resolutions to get fit, eat healthier and find a partner. Williams says “We see membership numbers almost double in January, so it’s a great time to step out of your comfort zone and meet someone new. But whether you’re a Christian or not, single or otherwise, we hope this campaign will put a smile on your face at a time when we all need a little bit of positivity in our lives.”
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