Dear Michele, My husband died years ago, and I am very close to my ex-brother in law. I consider him my ex because his brother has died. I’m starting to consider dating him. My question is this: is it all right for us to date and have a relationship, and possibly even beyond? Thanks, Dating […]
Month: February 2014
Catholics Don’t Date
“Catholics don’t date,” I thought. With Valentines Day close by, a friend had suggested I write about “Catholic” dating. Now before some happily married Catholic couple protests my biased opinion, I should probably clarify. Not too long ago I was at a young adult Mass with close to 200 people in attendance and the priest, […]
An Invitation to Change My View on Love
I received the invitation in the mail shortly after New Years. It was in an elegant black satin envelope with a black velvet ribbon. There was no return address, just the name of one of my friends in a fancy Edwardian script. As I eagerly opened the envelop a return card slipped out and I […]
Am I too picky?
Dear Michele, My family and friends are telling me that I’m just too picky. I’m in my late thirties and I’ve never been married. I’ve had two long-term boyfriends, but both relationships just didn’t seem strong enough to move into marriage. I’m not interested in dating men that already have children. Does that make me […]
Top 10 Ideas for that “Big First Date” – No. 5
Since the month of February is all about love, let me tell you about my first love…PIZZA. I love pizza…everything about it. I could probably live the rest of my life eating pizza every day. I don’t need a fancy restaurant for Valentine’s Day…just a great pizza joint. So here is a fun idea for […]