Are You Wasting Time with the Wrong One?

by Bari Lyman | Sep 29, 2017 | Meet to Marry Principles, Success Stories

When the Shoe Doesn’t Fit: A True Story Alexa was dating Mitch. Over 7 months, she grew to love this kind, caring, Christian man. She made room in her life for him. Made room in her heart for him. Made room in her family for him–introducing him to her daughter....

Why are guys like this? And how can I get him to change?

by Bari Lyman | Jul 28, 2017 | Meet to Marry Principles, Success Stories, Tips & Tools

  Two weeks ago, during “Your Burning Dating and Relationship Questions Answered,” a participant shared her story: “I’m dating this guy long distance. When we talk on the phone, and I ask him questions that he might answer with some detail, he...

The #1 way a toxic parent keeps you from love

by Bari Lyman | Jul 9, 2017 | Meet to Marry Principles, Success Stories, Tips & Tools

An old one: 3 middle-aged women are having coffee one morning. Naturally, their talk turns to their children and grandchildren. Each tries to one-up the others. The first woman says, “My son loves me so much. You know what he did? He sent me on a cruise last winter!”...

The #1 reason to share your truth

by Bari Lyman | Jun 7, 2017 | Meet to Marry Principles, Success Stories, Tips & Tools

What if you told the truth…. What if you refused to hide your true self…. What if you shared who you are–clearly, powerfully, at the right time…. This is what empowered dating looks like. Recently, Naomi, a former Meet to Marry™ coaching client who has since...

Think dating is so easy for men? Think again!

by Bari Lyman | Apr 27, 2017 | Meet to Marry Principles, Success Stories, Tips & Tools

As a coach, I work with more women than men (but that many more). Maybe it’s because women feel more pressure to get married. Maybe it’s because women are more willing to delve into matters of the heart. Or maybe it’s just because I’m a woman myself. Whatever the...

Meeting the wrong caliber of people? Do these 5 things!

by Bari Lyman | Apr 20, 2017 | Success Stories, Tips & Tools

Just the other day, someone shared that she purchased a paid membership on a dating site. She’s “not sure about the caliber of people on this particular site, but it probably beats the caliber on another site I was on.” When I hear this I cringe. Why? When people...