Dating Advice
The world is full of dating advice – much of which is toxic and damaging to relationships. We approach dating advice from the perspective of Catholic teachings as they relate to the persons and the role that dating and romantic relationships play in our lives as Christians.
In this section, we’ll explore dating advice for first time dates as well as advice for those who are going on their 20th date. More importantly, we’ll look at why relationships sometimes fail and what it takes to make the work.
The world is full of dating advice – much of which is toxic and damaging to relationships. We approach dating advice from the perspective of Catholic teachings as they relate to the persons and the role that dating and romantic relationships play in our lives as Christians. In this section, we’ll explore dating advice for first time dates as well as advice for those who are going on their 20th date. More importantly, we’ll look at why relationships sometimes fail and what it takes to make the work.
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Is it Ever Okay to Ghost Someone?
Apr 05 2020By Adrienne ThorneThese days, most people know what ghosting is. Even the less trendy and fad-savvy among us have most likely heard of this very common dating trend where someone deserts their significant other and leaves no trace of themselves. Particularly in the Ca...
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What Sets Catholic Dating Apart?
Mar 31 2020By Cassi VillanuevaDo you ever find yourself thinking that this whole online dating thing is really hard? Like, really hard? As frustrating as it can be to feel caught in the seemingly never ending cycle of online dating, it’s important to count your blessings. I...
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8 Questions to Ask Your Partner If You’re Discerning Marriage Together
Mar 29 2020By Theresa Zoe WilliamsSo you think you’ve found a good partner, a good helpmate to walk this earthly life to sanctity with. Well, there are some questions you should ask each other before you say, “I do!” Make sure to have a meaningful conversation (or ...
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15 Quotes From the Saints on Love and Friendship
Mar 28 2020By Theresa Zoe WilliamsWe know we can look to the saints in all circumstances of our lives, so we should also look to them to understand love and friendship more deeply. Of course, married saints are often the first we look to for this. That makes sense, as they walked thi...
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How Do You Know If It’s Time to Get Off a Dating App?
Mar 26 2020By Theresa Zoe WilliamsThere are all sorts of reasons and circumstances that can make us decide it’s time to quit the dating app game, or to take a break. Sometimes, you’re aware of that need to get off and try a different route. But other times, you may not to...
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The Advice I Wish I Had as a Catholic Single Ten Years Ago
Mar 24 2020By Patty BreenTen years ago I was twenty-four years old. I was working in my first full time lay ministry job at a parish and toying with the idea of going to graduate school. I was navigating dating as an emotionally insecure young woman. Ten years later, I am a ...
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Don’t Let Coronavirus Kill Your Love Life: Your Coronavirus Online Dating Guide
Mar 22 2020By Adrienne ThorneChances are, your social life is starting to look a bit different lately. A lot of activities we’ve all taken for granted are quickly becoming not an option for us, whether by choice or by mandate. If your favorite way to meet new people to date is...
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Writer’s Block? Here’s What to Say in Your First Online Dating Message
Mar 21 2020By Patty BreenSo you’ve tried everything else in terms of Catholic dating and have decided to take the chance on deciding to pay for a membership on CatholicSingles. Imagine this scenario with me. You pay and create your account with equal amounts of excitem...
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What This Silent Saint Can Teach Us About Catholic Dating
Mar 19 2020By Patty BreenI have often found it difficult to relate to saints or holy men and women that have a radically different temperament or personality style from my own. Padre Pio would have been intimidating to me with all of his spiritual gifts and bi-location. I th...
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9 Tips for Getting to Know Someone on a Dating App
Mar 12 2020By Adrienne ThorneCritics of online dating might very well argue that you just can’t get to know someone online. In the past, this was probably somewhat true. It’s always more difficult to get a true sense of what the other person is like when you’re only intera...