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.
Do you ever wonder why there are still so many doubles standards when it comes to men and women? You would think that at least when it comes to online dating and new digital platforms, we’d have solved the double standard issues. We’re older, wiser, and smarter about the way we interact with each other, […]
You’ve been matched with someone via online dating and you hit it off with that match! You’ve been exchanging emails and phone calls and texts. Now you’re ready to meet in person, to go on that first date. But meeting a new person can be overwhelming and sometimes even scary. This is what happened when […]
No one can argue that today’s online dating landscape is more complex and nuanced than it has ever been. From the new uses for technology to new and creative ways of rejecting someone, online dating is a constantly evolving activity. Internet dating app Plenty of Fish recently conducted a study. They examined the online dating […]
It’s never easy to know what to do with yourself after a breakup. You may be confused as to why your relationship ended. Or maybe you want to start the healing process, but don’t know where to begin. You’re sorting through negative emotions, and may find yourself reaching for self-help books to sort things out. […]
As Catholics, we get two chances to celebrate a new year. First, there’s the start of a new liturgical year. Then, December 31st rolls around and we get to celebrate again! But before we launch into a new season of life, it’s important to reflect on all of the ways that the Lord has provided […]
It is a brand new decade! Maybe 2020 finds you hopeful and excited with all the new possibilities a new year and decade can hold for you. But maybe you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or even resentful of where your current reality finds you. Regardless of your relationship status (or lack thereof) as you head into […]
When the NBC comedy series “The Good Place,” starring Kristen Bell, premiered, I was not a fan. “What is this garbage?” was the thought that crossed my mind when I watched the pilot episode. The show is a fantasy representation of the afterlife that has very little to do with what we as Catholics know to […]
“Burn the Ships,” a new song by for KING & COUNTRY, has been getting a lot of play time in my life lately. The song is inspired by a captain in the 1500s by the name of Hernán Cortés. Before entering into the greatest battle of his life, he instructed his men to burn all […]
Holiday lights and trees. Mugs of warm cocoa with homemade cookies. Snuggling in for a evening of your favorite holiday movies. Ice-skating. Putting lights up on the exterior of your home. Songwriter Andy Williams had it right when he said that this really is the most wonderful time of the year. However, it does not […]
It’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 enter into this profound season of spiritual waiting, and what can become a […]
