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.
Online dating conversation can often feel discouraging. Sometimes, when the response rate to your messages is particularly low, you may question if you’re just sending messages out into the oblivion. If you’ve found yourself wondering why it seems like no one wants to start a conversation, you might begin to think it’s because of some […]
When I first started online dating, I had no luck and no hope. My expectations were somewhat low and my attitude was poor. I found myself adrift in a sea of turnoffs and tedious conversation. Once I got a better outlook and actually started looking on the right kind of online dating sites (which meant […]
The ultimate goal of marriage is getting your spouse to Heaven—and the ultimate goal of dating is marriage! That being said, it can still be a sort of awkward topic to bring up. First date? Too soon. Hundredth date? May have missed a few opportunities along the way. Somewhere between there is the perfect time […]
Most singles would probably agree that dating isn’t easy. Even those who have already found that someone special in their lives would probably concur that the path to finding that someone special wasn’t exactly a piece of cake. There can be a lot of different life circumstances that can add up to make this journey […]
A lot of us download an online dating app looking for love. But what we may walk away with is an addiction. For those of us searching for a partner online, dating apps can take up a staggering amount of our day. For instance, the average Tinder user logs onto the app about eleven times […]
A solid friendship is a true gift, one that shouldn’t be underestimated. People that have been entrusted with the title of “friend” are a great source of guidance and compassion from the Lord. A good friend is someone you can tell anything to, be unapologetically yourself around, and turn to in times of joy and […]
Thanks to the hookup culture that’s emerged in recent years, it can be particularly hard for Catholics to know what’s appropriate when it comes time to ask someone out. What gives someone the wrong impression? How do you start a holy relationship with someone? Then, add in the basics of awkwardness and the uncertainty of […]
Online dating can be difficult for anyone. But there’s one particular aspect of dating sites that can feel quite daunting if you happen to tend toward shyness: The online dating profile. You haven’t even met any online daters yet, and already you have to talk about yourself a bunch. If you don’t like talking about […]
You just need to watch a few romantic comedies to get the idea that a grand gesture goes hand in hand with being in love. All you need is a string quartet, a jumbotron, a choreographed dance, or a serenade from a boombox you’re holding up outside a window to let your lover know you […]
Don’t let the miles between you stop you from being romantic. Looking for inspiration? Here are eight romantic surprises for the woman in your life who you’re loving long distance! 1. Surprise her with flowers You don’t have to live in the same city to surprise your lover with a thoughtful bouquet of her favorite […]
