See the other Dealbreakers posts here, here, and here. The two of you are so perfect together! Except for… this issue, that issue, popping up and making you wonder about your future together. There will always be points of contention between two people in a dating relationship. But how big of a deal do the […]
Month: October 2017
17 Inspiring Bible Verses About Dating and Relationships
God’s word is an incredible resource for discernment and life. The Bible explains and reveals God’s plan for joy-filled relationships and marriages. Within its pages, the Bible holds an incredible wealth of information about love, relationships, and marriage. Marriage was, after all, created by God Himself! If we want to know what to look for […]
Seven Shrines In The American Midwest: The Single Traveler
The Midwestern part of the United States has some stunning shrines hidden throughout the countryside. Given its rich history, these shrines reflect the people, ethnic groups, and religious orders that originally settled that area. The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin, for example, is in a Belgian area. The Basilica of the […]
Conversing with God Using the Five Love Languages
If you haven’t ever read Dr. Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages,” you should. A bestseller (over 10 million copies!), the research Dr. Chapman conducted on the five love languages has radically changed relationships all over the world. In the book, Dr. Chapman explains that every person has a love language that they speak—one […]
8 Catholic Podcasts You Should Listen to Today
Have you discovered the growing list of Catholic Podcasts to listen to? You’ll find a wide range discussing what it means to be Catholic in today’s world. The great perk of listening to podcasts is you can listen to them while you’re driving, exercising, or simply doing chores around your home. If you are a Catholic […]
Surviving and Thriving with Roommates: Selection Criteria
There are a lot of different situations that can lead a Catholic young adult to live with roommates. And some of these situations might make it so you don’t have a lot of choice about who you move in with. But if you’re lucky, you might have several different options for potential living arrangements. And […]
STILL MORE Dealbreakers……
Your new dating relationship is going great, until… There are so many possible problems we could use to complete that sentence, from the mildly worrisome to the hugely frightening issue that’s popped up between the two of you. Are you being too hasty? Or should you get out now? Let’s talk about how to tell […]
Works of Mercy as a Couple: Prison Ministry
We all know about the need to care for the poor, the necessity of involvement in the pro-life movement, the importance of instructing youth…But prisoners? I would venture to say that ministering to the incarcerated is probably one of the last things that comes to mind when we think of ministries in general. In my experience, […]
Four MORE Deal-breakers That Can Ruin Any Relationship
As I said in my previous Dealbreakers post, there are some things that can be legitimate red flags in a Catholic dating relationship. And there are also certain points of contention that can pop up in a dating relationship that should really just be an opportunity for you to get the heck over yourself. So […]
12 Things to Never Say to a Girl on the First Date
Guys, I feel for you. You are under an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to initiating a dating relationship. Sure, gender roles are changing and women are feeling more empowered, but there’s a good chance that you will still be expected to approach your interest, ask her out, orchestrate the perfect first date, […]