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.
Not to be confused with Saint Francis Xavier, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was a religious sister. She purposefully took the “Xavier” of her name in honor of the Jesuit patron saint of missionary service, St. Francis Xavier. Often known as Mother Cabrini, she was the first naturalized American citizen to be canonized a saint. Today, […]
Are you putting your best face forward in your online dating experience? Even though you’re sitting behind a computer screen, the person looking at your profile can see you. I’m not talking about seeing you via a webcam. Your online profile is the equivalent of you sitting across the table with a first date in […]
Sometimes Catholic dating hurts. There’s no perfect system. After all, there are no perfect humans, so of course there’s not going to ever be one perfect dating experience. But despite disappointments, we have hope to cling to. Don’t become so cynical towards Catholic dating that you get focused on red flags and become blind to […]
“Imma halfta step out n break up wit u.” That is a direct quote from my very first break up. Seventeen years old, two days shy of prom, and via text message—the latest way to communicate. That breakup and rejection cost me ten cents. While that ended up being a hilarious anecdote to tell at parties, […]
My husband and I dated for six years before we got married. We saved sex for marriage, but there were obviously times when it was difficult to live out the decision we’d made to practice the virtue of chastity. If we had been anything other than firmly convinced that sex outside of marriage was morally […]
Are you tired of scouring the internet only to find dead end after dead end when it comes to guys or girls? With over half the singles population looking for company online, finding real love seems daunting. With new dating sites popping up daily, it’s clear that online is the place to be. But what […]
While online dating can be a wonderful way to meet new people, it also comes with it’s own set of dangerous trends. First there was catfishing, which is what happens when someone you meet online is not a real person at all, but actually someone trying to scam you. Then came kitten-fishing, which is basically just […]
Catholic dating can feel different from secular dating. Along with coming with our own unique set of traditions, guidelines, and values, we also come with a particular set of cringe-worthy traps to fall into. Here are the top six cringe-worthy Catholic dating mistakes to avoid—date wisely! 1. Don’t ask how Catholic someone is Holy awkward […]
Before I met my fiancé, my last “relationship” wasn’t even really a relationship at all. We were two college students who would flirt, text, and sneak around at night to kiss and push the physical boundaries of the appropriate. When he finally decided on not dating me officially, my bar for the next Catholic dating […]
One of the best aspects of the entire college experience is the community you become a part of while you are there. This community is even better when it is filled with people who love the Catholic Church. Whether at a private college with a chapel on every corner, or a public college with a […]
