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Dr. Neil Clark Warren, Founder

Dr. Warren is a clinical psychologist and author of eight books on love, marriage and emotional health. During 35 years of counseling thousands of married couples, Dr. Warren observed a set of characteristics that seemed to be present in all successful relationships. He called them the 29 Dimensions of Compatibility. After extensive research involving thousands of married couples, Dr. Warren confirmed that these dimensions were indeed highly predictive of relationship success and could be used to match singles. Ten years later, eHarmony's compatibility matching is responsible for nearly 4% of U. S. marriages.*

*2012 U. S. survey conducted for eHarmony by Harris Interactive®

eHarmony - #1 Trusted Online Dating Site for Singles

eHarmony is the first service within the online dating industry to use a scientific approach to matching highly compatible singles. eHarmony's matching is based on using its 29 DIMENSIONS® model to match couples based on features of compatibility found in thousands of successful relationships.

eHarmony is committed to helping singles find love every day . and with over 20 million registered online users, we are confident in our ability to do so. The eHarmony Compatibility Matching System® matches single women and men based on 29 Dimensions® of Compatibility for lasting and fulfilling relationships.

Traditional Internet dating can be challenging for those singles looking for love that lasts. But eHarmony is not a traditional dating site. Of all the single men or women you may meet online, very few will be compatible with you specifically, and it can be difficult to determine the level of compatibility of a potential partner through methods of conventional dating services – browsing classified ads, online personals, or viewing profile photos. Our Compatibility Matching System does the work for you by narrowing the field from thousands of single prospects to match you with a select group of compatible matches with whom you can build a quality relationship.

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*2012 U. S. survey conducted for eHarmony by Harris Interactive® online, very few will be compatible with you specifically, and it can be difficult to determine the level of compatibility of a potential partner through methods of conventional dating services – browsing classified ads, online personals, or viewing profile photos. Our Compatibility Matching System does the work for you by narrowing the field from thousands of single prospects to match you with a select group of compatible matches with whom you can build a quality relationship.

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8 Simple Rules

September 17, 2002  ( 2002-09-17 )  – April 15, 2005  ( 2005-04-15 )

8 Simple Rules (originally known as 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter ) is an American sitcom. originally starring John Ritter and Katey Sagal. It debuted on ABC on September 17, 2002, and concluded on April 15, 2005. Ritter's character in the series was not replaced following his death on September 11, 2003. After entering a hiatus, the series continued without Ritter, incorporating the death of his character. James Garner and David Spade joined the cast afterward. ABC canceled the series on May 17, 2005 after three seasons because of low ratings.

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Premise [ edit ]

The rules are:

Use your hands on my daughter and you'll lose them after.

You make her cry, I make you cry.

Safe sex is a myth. Anything you try will be hazardous to your health.

Bring her home late, there's no next date.

If you pull into my driveway and honk, you better be dropping off a package because you're sure not picking anything up (Alternative rule #5: Only delivery men honk. Dates ring the doorbell. Once.)

No complaining while you're waiting for her. If you're bored, change my oil.

If your pants hang off your hips, I'll gladly secure them with my staple gun.

Dates must be in crowded public places. You want romance? Read a book.

The third season (after Ritter's death) took a creative turn, revolving more around cousin C. J. (David Spade ) and grandfather Jim (James Garner ), than the immediate Hennessy family, more specifically not revolving around the raising of the Hennessy girls. After the novelty of newly added ensemble characters wore off, the series returned to its original format.

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Ritter's death [ edit ]

The first three episodes of the show's second season had been completed when Ritter reportedly suffered an undiagnosed aortic dissection. After Ritter had experienced discomfort during his rehearsal of the show that afternoon, crew members took him to a nearby hospital. where he suddenly died that night following a misdiagnosis of a heart attack. Following Ritter's death, ABC announced that the show would continue after a hiatus, and would incorporate the death of Ritter's character. The three new episodes that Ritter completed were aired with Sagal introducing them.

The show returned two months after Ritter's death, with a one-hour episode, "Goodbye", which was turned into a tribute to Ritter's character. Subsequent episodes dealt with the family's reaction to his death and them moving on from it. The first four post-Ritter episodes were shot without a live audience with James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette guest-starred as Cate's strict parents and David Spade guest-starred as Cate's wayward nephew, C. J. Garner and Spade later received starring roles as Ritter's replacement for the rest of the show's broadcast.

Third season and cancellation [ edit ]

Before Ritter's death, the show ranked 42nd in the Nielsen ratings. After Ritter's death, it had slipped to 50th, but was renewed for a third season, in which ABC moved the show to Friday night at 8:00 pm as part of its TGIF comedy line-up. The series' creator and show-runner, Tracy Gamble, left the series for a time over creative differences prior to the third season, but he later returned as a consulting producer midway through the third season. Gamble was replaced by Judd Pillot and John Peaslee, who had performed the same role in the final season of Spade's sitcom, Just Shoot Me! . [ 2 ] The series plunged to 94th in the ratings. Even before the third season finale's airing, rumors began circulating that 8 Simple Rules was facing cancellation due to Ritter's death and poor ratings. The Friday night "death slot" ratings took their toll on 8 Simple Rules . The third season finale was not aired for May sweeps. The finale received a 3.9/8 rating share which gave ABC a third place finish behind NBC 's Dateline (5.8/11) and CBS ' Joan of Arcadia (4.9/10), which starred Ritter's son, Jason. Shortly afterwards, ABC officially cancelled 8 Simple Rules in 2005.

Christian Dating Rules

So, you're a Christian single in the dating scene but you want to follow God's rules for dating, right? Well, that is definitely easier said than done - especially when it's difficult to figure out what the Christian dating rules are in the first place. And on top of all that, different Christian religions have different dating guidelines.

In an effort to help, I've compiled a list of Christian dating rules taken from the bible and from some of the more common Christian sects. Please remember that some of these (such as making your boundaries clear and having fun) are simply guidelines or suggestions, not rules from the bible.

Date Fellow Christians

Dating fellow Christians is a rule that comes directly from the bible. By dating fellow Christians it's easier for both of you to be strong in your faith. It also makes the prospect of marriage a bit easier to swallow when you both believe in God and have similar views in raising children. And last, having something as big as your relationship with God in common with your partner makes the dating game a little bit easier for the both of you.

Make Your Boundaries Clear and Stick to Your Beliefs

With the flood of emotions that dating and relationships bring, sticking to your boundaries and beliefs can be difficult. Don't put yourself in a place where you could easily or rapidly fall into temptation. For example, if being alone is or becomes a problem, date in groups or date in public places. How we dress for our dates can also determine the level of temptation. Revealing or skin tight clothing can lead to temptation. Not to say we need to be prudes, we just should be smart and careful if we are trying to maintain our purity and save our self for marriage.

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Keep God First and Pray for Guidance and Strength

When things are going good it's easy to forget about God or at least put Him on the backburner. No matter what's happening in your life, don't forget that God is always looking out for you. Pray to Him and ask for His guidance and strength, both in the good times and in the bad times. He can get you through anything even when it seems impossible.

Stay Strong in Retaining Your Purity

This Christian dating rule is probably the hardest one for couples to keep. Some "Christians" don't condemn premarital sex but many do. The temptation to have sex before marriage is great so it requires great fortitude to resist the urge to do so. It's perfectly possible to have a healthy, loving relationship while waiting until marriage to have sexual relations. It may be difficult, but it is possible and is blessed by God.

Have fun

Don't forget that God wants you to have fun while dating so make sure you do! Most likely you want to get married some day but don't pressure yourself with a timeline. Have fun and enjoy the dating life. You'll get to know many great people and be able to identify the qualities you want (and don't want) in your future husband or wife.

Perhaps Most Important of All.

Don't be afraid to call it quits if the person is not right for you. A pastor friend said this, often the wrong person shows up just before the right one does. Remember, God never closes a door unless He opens a window. Sometimes we fail to find the right person because we are afriad to call it quits with the wrong one. Jack Wyrtzen (started Word of Life Ministries) once said, Don't marry the person you think you can live with, marry the person you know you can't live without.

I hope these Christian dating rules will help you out and something you can refer to. If you would like additional tips for dating, check out our general dating tips page or our tips for the first date article.

Have you given online Christian dating a try? It is a great way to meet fellow Christians and possibly find some great dates. It's free to try out, so give a shot if you feel up to it. I highly suggest Christian Cafe. as they are one of the largest online dating sites specifically for christians.

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Cut Ties To Your Ex

Although this dating rule may be contentious for some readers, it is still an important step in the dating process. Just like a spring cleaning clears your space of clutter and cobwebs, removing an ex still present in your life after a breakup can free you to meet someone new. Of course there are circumstances where this may not be possible - such as if you have children together or work in the same office. But whenever possible, you need to remove your ex from your personal life, even if it is only temporary.

Let Go of Dating Myths

Dating is exhausting and not worth my time. I'll never meet The One. All the good ones are taken.

It’s a jungle out there, ladies. Whether you’re freshly single or just getting back into the game after a self-imposed hiatus, you’d never turn down some of the best dating advice and tips would you?

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