Which one is not like the others? I hope all readers were able to pick out that St. John Paul is different from the others, but why? The reason is that for all times, great saints rise up who are the opposite of the sins of the day. We just celebrated the feast of St. […]
So you have met someone whom you are considering dating. Whether you are contemplating a first date, or getting more serious in a dating relationship, there a many important topics you shoulder consider discussing. The following is a two part series covering a variety of topics, including religion, health, and finances. Warning—most of these are […]
Have you ever taken notice of someone who is so completely different from you, so opposite in almost every way, yet been completely attracted to them? Maybe it’s a woman who easily captures the attention of a group while you prefer to hang in the background. Or perhaps a guy who spends his weekends training […]
If you’ve ever watched a romantic movie, you may fall into the trap of thinking that romantic gestures have to be incredibly elaborate. Who can forget Andrew Lincoln holding those cue cards up in Love Actually, or the Beast giving Belle his entire library because he knows her love of books? But in real-life relationships, […]
Second in a series of posts, first found here. So you’ve found some great roommates and it seems like it will be the perfect setup. Maybe you have a shared faith, seemingly complimentary personalities and interests, so what could go wrong? Well…a lot. In my experience, it’s not so much a matter of if you […]
DATEWORTHY? MAYBE. If you’re a fan of the Coen Brothers’ often-demented brand of humor, there’s enough here to make it worthwhile. But the average moviegoer will be more weirded-out than entertained. We go to movies on dates in the hopes of escapism and sharing emotions and thoughts that can set the tone for a fun […]
Fifth in a series of posts. See here, here, here, and here, for previous dealbreakers. No romantic relationship is going to be perfect in our fallen world (thanks a lot, Adam and Eve!). Even if things are starting out great, you’ll have fights and squabbles and disagreements eventually. And a lot of times, whether you […]
Have you started to experience all the joys of autumn? It’s time to bring out your sweaters and soak in the beauty of fall. I’ve compiled a list of great date ideas that will help you make the most of this wonderful season. Get Out of Town and Go Apple-Picking Pick some fresh apples and drink some […]
Disney movies, chick flicks and romance novels have led us to believe that true love doesn’t require much work. You simply have to be in the right place at the right time, look attractive, smile nice and big, and everything will fall into place as if it were meant to be. Yet the reality of […]
My parents met on a blind date. Just think. Aunt Phoebe wouldn’t exist—nor would you be reading this article– if somebody hadn’t thought to introduce a couple of friends to each other. My four siblings and I literally owe our existence to a blind date. In fact, so do 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren 34 […]
