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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How to Keep the Awkward Dating Trend of Pocketing from Ruining Your Holiday Season
Dec 05 2019By Adrienne ThorneThe holiday season is here. For a lot of us, it’s that time of year when family members and friends get together for festivities and fellowship. And if you’re single, this can also sometimes be a very awkward time of year. No one really loves the...
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A Meditation on Gratitude
Dec 03 2019By Erin MillerIt’s always true of the season of thanksgiving that it leads us into the Christmas season with a more grateful heart. But I think it’s especially fitting given that this year, Thanksgiving happens merely a few days before Advent begins. As we ent...
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Went on the First Date? Here’s What to Do Next
Nov 30 2019By Patty BreenThe first date. It can feel exciting and scary all wrapped into one. For a while, it seemed I was going on lots of not-so-great first dates for a variety of reasons. I felt tired, frustrated, and annoyed. Sometimes I was left feeling defeated, wonder...
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Dateworthy? “Ford v Ferrari”
Nov 29 2019By MarkIs Ford v Ferrari worth a date night this week? Yes! Fueled by two terrific lead performances by Matt Damon and Christian Bale, this fast-charging true story of a race-car designer and a hotheaded, fast-driving mechanic who overcome their differences...
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St. Catherine of Alexandria: Courage in Battle for the Faith and Her Vocation
Nov 26 2019By Adrienne ThorneNovember 25th marks the feast day of St. Catherine of Alexandria. When we hear the name St. Catherine, we might first think of Doctor of the Church St. Catherine of Sienna, who did a lot of great work for the Church during the Middle Ages. But St. Ca...
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Struggle with Depression? Here’s What You Need to Know About Online Dating
Nov 24 2019By Erin MillerI live with a cornucopia of mental illness. I hate the phrase, but it’s clinical, so I’ll use it. These mental illnesses are all of varying degrees, but not so paralyzing that I am unable to live my life relatively unencumbered. That said...
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How to Introduce Your Significant Other to Your Family
Nov 23 2019By emilyThe first time my parents met my boyfriend (now husband) was a complete comedy of errors. The meeting took place over brunch at a Perkins, and everything that could possibly go wrong, went wrong. Highlights include the waitress asking us to move to a...
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8 Simple Hacks to Improve Your Online Dating Profile
Nov 21 2019By Cassi VillanuevaIf you could, in a few clicks, make your online dating experience better, would you? Of course! Everyone would, they just don’t always know how to. Online sites that are trying to build an empire off of your hard earned money have a knack for makin...
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6 Questions to Ask Each Other After 6 Months of Dating
Nov 17 2019By Erin MillerI’ve heard people say they know within minutes, or some who say they want to do “every holiday” with someone before they know the relationship is marriage material. But for me, the magic number has always been six months. Maybe you ...
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The 3 Biggest Online Dating Mistakes Women Make
Nov 16 2019By Patty BreenToday, dating can feel confusing, scary, messy, and at times, a bit overwhelming. I never would have imagined I would find myself at thirty-four trying online dating and rebuilding a new life for myself after a divorce and annulment. After my divorce...