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.
As Catholics, we know that Easter is the holiest day of the year and certainly the most celebratory of occasions. Not only is Easter important, but the Catholic Church also gives us an entire fifty days of celebration in the Easter season. It can sometimes be difficult to remember that we’re still called to celebrate […]
Many of us might have a pre-conceived picture of what a Catholic dating relationship should look like. The same can be said for our ideas about Catholic marriage. There’s nothing wrong with having dreams, hopes, and aspirations. But when it comes to our search for a partner, some of these pre-conceived pictures can interfere and […]
So you think you’ve found a good partner, a man or woman 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 two! or three!) about these topics with your partner. 1. Have a chat […]
Do all of your relationships all seem to end in flames? There are many relationships don’t end up working out. Although it’s not fun to admit, it’s important to examine our own role in failed relationships. If you discover that your actions or thoughts weren’t healthy, that does not mean you’re a bad person. But […]
We 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 this path daily. But many other saints who […]
Ten 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 much more healthy and whole version of […]
Critics 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 interacting through words on a screen. But as technology continues to […]
You’re probably not a ten year old girl, and you might not even be the parent of a ten year old daughters. But without a doubt, you’ve heard of (and maybe even seen!) the smash animated hit Disney film Frozen, and the sequel Frozen 2. If it’s been a while since you saw it, or you’re […]
You’ve heard about it in someone’s wedding reception toasts and in almost every rom-com ever created. You may have even heard about it in your real-life relationships. It’s the idea that two people in a good romantic relationship will bring out the best in each other. But this concept can be a bit hard to […]
If you’re new in the online dating experience, it can feel a bit intimidating at times to know just where to start. Even for veteran online daters, the plethora of online dating sites, apps, and strategies out there can feel overwhelming at times. But if you’re looking for a good first step to get your […]
