How to Talk About Your Past with Someone You’re Dating
I’ve been married before. After my annulment came through and I started dating again, I was nervous about how to approach this topic of my past relationship. Past experiences of being probed and asked too many questions in the early stages of getting to know someone left me worried about how the story of my
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June 18, 2021 by Patty Breen
How to Talk About Your Past with Someone You’re Dating
I’ve been married before. After my annulment came through and I started dating again, I was nervous about how to approach this topic of my past relationship. Past experiences of being probed and asked too many questions in the early stages of getting to know someone left me worried about how the story of my [...]
June 14, 2021 by Theresa Zoe Williams
Summer Dating Tips to Keep You Fresh, Flirty, and Faithful
Finding a partner can be a rough road, but summer is a great time to renew your efforts when it comes to your experience as a single Catholic! Good weather and fun activities make summer the perfect time to put yourself out there and meet new people. This summer can be the season that you [...]
June 11, 2021 by Adrienne Thorne
You Need a Summer Dating Strategy
It’s pretty easy to get into a rut in our dating lives. A lot of us might use the same apps, websites, and in-person strategies all year round. If this is you, you might be missing a great opportunity to increase your chances of success. According to many popular songs and movies, summer is the [...]
June 7, 2021 by Patty Breen
A Quick Guide to Tactfully Closing an Online Dating Conversation
I think most of us can agree it seems that these days respectful dialogue is getting hard to find. Whether its politics, religion, your thoughts on masks or the vaccine, we are losing our ability to have honest, respectful conversations in daily life. These days, it almost seems easier to quickly write someone off than [...]
June 4, 2021 by Adrienne Thorne
3 Novenas to Pray if Your Heart is Broken
There is nothing quite like the pain of a breakup. In fact, a broken heart can sometimes feel as if it will never heal. While are many things you can do if you’re struggling with the pain of heartbreak, perhaps the best way to begin the healing process is with prayer. You can always bring [...]
May 31, 2021 by Theresa Zoe Williams
4 Ways to Upgrade Your Dating Game This Summer
Many of our schedules change when the summer months roll around. With summer weddings, vacations, and holidays, you may be traveling more this time of year, too. Catholic dating can become complicated with all of the changes that summer brings, but it doesn’t have to! Here are four things to consider when dating during the [...]
May 28, 2021 by Cassi Villanueva
My Sister Made Some Major Edits to Her Online Dating Profile—Here’s What Happened
Once happily married, my sister’s marriage met an unfortunate end. Her husband unexpectedly pulled the plug on it and she was left alone. A faithful and avid Christian, she did not let the divorce ruin her. Instead she used her sorrow to power her through a time of self reflection and empowerment. Counseling, self-help books, [...]
May 24, 2021 by Adrienne Thorne
How to Begin a Long-Distance Relationship
In the world of Catholic online dating, sometimes it can seem like that right person who is everything you’re looking for will never come along. You have things you’re looking for on the level of simple attraction, and you’re also looking for qualities of virtue and faithfulness that can help make a Catholic dating relationship [...]
May 21, 2021 by Adrienne Thorne
4 Practical Marian Devotions You Can Start Practicing Today
Catholics celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May But if you’re like many Catholics, devotion to Mary might not be something that you’ve actively sought out or engaged in before. It turns out that for those of us who haven’t made an effort to grow in devotion to Mary in our prayer [...]
May 17, 2021 by Adrienne Thorne
Jackie Angel’s Advice on How Catholics Should Date
Where can Catholics turn to find answers about healthy dating practices? It’s not like we can open up the Catechism of the Catholic Church and discover how Catholics should date today. Scripture and quotes from the saints help, but often we’re looking for practical tips and answers to specific questions. Catholics can sometimes be left [...]