PART 1: PLANNING FOR SINGLE: + If you’re young and considering a situationship you need to plan for what happens AFTER that. Sure, it is possible it will work out well (less than 30% of the time), but reality usually comes with a slap after situationships. Whether in 2 months or 16 months, something nasty …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 5)
“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 One of the widows at church was making a pest of herself. Richard wasn’t interested. She was VERY interested and said so in every way she could. Richard had volunteered to lead a Sunday morning Bible study on the Epistles. Of course, the widow showed up … as did several others who …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 4)
“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Richard knew, to quote Arthur C. Brooks, “the secret to happiness isn’t falling in love; it’s staying in love.” He had for most of his adult life. Sadly and unfortunately, that relationship ended naturally, as all “forever” relationships do, through the death of one’s spouse. Then what? You can’t put the …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 3)
“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Time is all about choices. It takes an average of less than 180 days (6 months) to decide whether the person you are dating is the person you want to marry. (If it is taking more than 2 years, you may be wasting valuable time. Less, and you’re probably moving …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 2)
“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Walking the dog park trail Richard passed several “owners” walking their people. The people were all into their phones and expected their dogs to lead them safely down the paved path. He chuckled at that. You only get one life … and you allow your dog to choose how to …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 1)
“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Richard had lived a full life, or others would have thought so. He grew up in a humble home at the edge of town. Met his bride, Helen, at college. Started a life-long career in his chosen field. Raised a family. Enjoyed luxurious vacations. Traveled to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Lived in a marvelous …
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