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.
Can you be friends with your ex? The short, non-nuanced answer is no. The real, nuanced answer? Maybe. Like most things in life, maintaining a friendship with a man or woman you once dated is a nuanced topic that has many considerations and caveats. The answer will vary person to person and relationship to relationship. […]
Very few things in life are equal parts exciting and terrifying as first dates. A mixture of anxiety and expectation looms as you prepare to meet a person that could potentially change the course of your life forever. No pressure! Meeting singles should be fun. It’s normal to feel a little bit nervous when new […]
Summer is quite possibly the best time to meet someone new. People are out and about, the sunshine is plentiful, and single Catholic men and women emerge from their winter hibernation. The summer months lend the perfect backdrop to a romance that lasts long after daylight savings time rolls around. Maybe you’ve gone on your […]
Summer flings are the stuff of romantic comedies and beach reads everywhere. Sometimes, a summer fling can be seen as something superficial, done for the sake of taking advantage of someone. While this most certainly can be true, it doesn’t have to be. After all, there’s nothing wrong with finding love in the summer, especially […]
This time last year, I met with my spiritual director for monthly direction. She gently encouraged me to just be open and show up, and reminded me that there is no formula for life. At this particular meeting, I was updating her on how online dating was going for me. I shared the frustrations, highs, […]
Have you ever wondered if there is a best time of year to date? And if so, when is it? Fall when the leaves are brilliant hues of red? Winter when you can snuggle close in front of a fire? Perhaps spring when the newness of the earth has a warm affect on budding relationships? There are […]
Sometimes in Catholic circles, I’ve come across (or been a part of!) conversations where some people think it is almost too easy to get an annulment. As a woman who has gone through the divorce and annulment process, I don’t think this is a fair assessment of the Catholic Church. This also doesn’t honor the […]
Meeting someone on a Catholic dating site can be intimidating and full of questions. But it doesn’t have to be scary! After all, I met my husband on a Catholic dating site! Here are are some things I learned about dating relationships between Catholic men and women after meeting my husband on an online dating […]
Starting in June and going all the way until September, it is prime time for couples to tie the knot. For couples in the United States, the warm and picturesque summer months are traditionally the peak time for weddings. Maybe you’ve received the inevitable save-the-date in the mail recently. Perhaps you’re not necessarily thrilled at the […]
We all want a healthy dating relationship. But what does a healthy dating life look like practically in our lives as single Catholic men and women? If you’re looking for some practical things to focus on when it comes to building a healthy Catholic dating relationship, here are three things to get you started. 1. […]
