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.
These days, we have the world at our fingertips. Technology that we never thought was possible is now available to us. But are we thriving? Are we happy? With everything that has happened in our society the past few years, online dating and Catholic dating in particular has been challenged on many levels. The way […]
Do you like to be in control? If so, one aspect of of online Catholic dating that is probably appealing (consciously or unconsciously!) to you is the ability to be a little more in charge of your love life than you would be in more traditional ways of finding love. You can log into an […]
Despite the fact that online dating is the most popular way for couples to meet today, when you’re in the trenches of online dating, it can be hard to imagine actually meeting someone and discerning a relationship with them. Thankfully, there are hundreds of thousands of couples who have found love online. If your head […]
Matching with someone on Catholic Singles can be exciting and thrilling, and maybe terrifying. What if you don’t hit it off? What if you do? You might start talking to someone and realize that you probably won’t connect on an in-person date. Keep in mind that you don’t have to go on a date with […]
Sometimes it can be obvious that asking someone out on a date is a great idea. Maybe the two of you had instant and undeniable chemistry when you met on an online dating site. You both know it’s only a matter of time before you’re in a wonderful and fulfilling relationship together. But let’s be realistic. […]
Couples naturally do things together and those things sometimes take them far from their respective homes. Whether that be one person traveling to see the other, meeting each other halfway, or taking an overnight trip, the challenge of traveling together while dating and keeping chaste can be daunting. Traveling together well as a Catholic couple […]
Connecting with someone through personality types and shared interests are a great starting point for online dating. But that doesn’t mean someone who is very different from you won’t end up being a great match for you. However, some people might hesitate to date a person who is very different from them. Whether the difference […]
There are certain topics that Catholic singles discuss with ease and comfort. Most of us can share about our less than enjoyable dating experiences. Many people have had dates or relationships that have surprised them in the best possible way. However, as I talk with my male and female Catholic friends, there is one conversation […]
You took a chance on finding love through online dating and you met someone! Now, it’s time to go on the first date. If you’re like most Catholic singles, you may be a little (okay, a lot) nervous. After all, messaging someone online and meeting them in person are two totally different experiences. While the […]
In the fast-paced scrolls of Instagram land, it can be all too easy to look at the photos of happy married couples or a friend announcing her new engagement and not feel a twinge of sadness. Sometimes those posts leave me wondering when it will be my turn. When I catch that cry in my heart, […]
