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.
If you’re a Catholic single, you’re probably familiar with the life of Saint Martha, the friend of Jesus who is mentioned throughout the Gospels. Remember the story of Jesus praising Mary’s attentiveness and rebuking Martha’s task-minded behavior? Because of this story, we often think of Martha in a somewhat negative light. But Martha’s story holds […]
You’ve met someone and they check all the boxes. They’re smart, funny, and strong in their faith. In the Catholic dating world, this kind of match is a dream! But there’s just one problem. You’re not attracted to them. Of all the things you have to deal with in a relationship, not being attracted to a man […]
I’ve made plenty of mistakes in my life so far, many of which came from the season when I was previously married. Looking back on that chapter in my life, I can see clearly my mistakes and the red flags I missed. After my annulment went through and I felt ready to begin dating again, […]
Catholic dating can be anything from weird and frustrating to exciting and surprising. Until the last time I tried online dating, I had never used dating apps before. I had really only tried online dating websites. But during this most recent online dating experience, I threw all the eggs in one basket and decided to […]
Love and online dating in the times of COVID-19 and social distancing is interesting to say the least. With people home a lot more right now, this has proven some tricky situations when it comes to going on a virtual date. One of my closest girlfriends has been navigating this in her own life. As […]
Not everyone would agree on what sorts of qualities women should look for in a man, to have the best possibility of a successful relationship. When it comes to Catholic dating, the answer to this question might be a little different than it would be in the secular dating world. No doubt personal taste can […]
You met someone thanks to online dating and you’re ready for your first date with them. That’s exciting, but you’re also going on a first date in the middle of a world pandemic, which could put a damper on things. Thanks to modern technology, your first date could take place over video chat. While it […]
The first date. It can be equal parts excitement and nerves. I’m sure many of us have an array of first date stories, both good and not so good. I had one man show up forty-five minutes late (yes you read that correctly!) for a date after he was the one who chose the time […]
I don’t know about you but in my younger years I thought I knew everything there was to know about love and relationships. I knew what I wanted and I thought I could make it happen because of my own striving. When I look back to my twenties, I’m equally embarrassed and humbled at all […]
Do you ever feel like there are certain buzzwords that go through phases of popularity? Authenticity. Community. Fellowship. Missionary Discipleship. Vulnerability. Out of all of those buzzwords, one that I think especially applies to online dating is vulnerability. I remember when InstaStories first came out (the Snapchat of Instagram). It felt like all of sudden […]
