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.
Young love gets a lot of attention. But sometimes dating later in life can lead to the most rewarding relationships. Senior dating is a sweet spot. There’s something to be said for going on a date with someone when you know who you are in life and what you want out of it. Older adults have […]
Dear Michele, My boyfriend of over 20 years has left me for another woman. It has been very hard for me as I did not see any signs of his infidelity. I have tried twice to get him to consider giving our relationship a second chance but he is not interested. I realize he would […]
Many of us are part of the John Paul II Generation. I know I definitely am. We grew up with this Pope. He was the only Pope many of us knew for twenty-five years. John Paul II was and is a spiritual father to many of us. I know that I personally was able to […]
The amount of energy involved in dating may seem daunting if you are an introvert. You may prefer being curled up with a good book on a Friday night rather than going on a blind date with someone your friend swears is “the one.” Introverts recharge by spending time alone, while extroverts recharge by being […]
“This Americano is really watered down; and it’s lukewarm. Can you remake it?” The time this week when I had to ask. The barista obliged and a minute later I had a real cafe Americano and I was happy and the barista was happy. Everyone was happy. The alternative would have been to drink my […]
So you have been dating a “none”. A person of no particular faith or practice. That’s okay. My mom dated a man who was once a none. Thank God, or I wouldn’t exist. My dad was the child of a non-practicing protestant, and his mother was a non-practicing Catholic. They raised him as a “none”. […]
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19 Part 1 of this topic explained why the Catholic Church prohibits the use of hormonal birth control (HBC). That post also explained […]
Wouldn’t it be lovely if your journey to meeting that someone special were straightforward, simple, and totally embarrassment-free? In a perfect world, I have to think that’s exactly the way it would be. But unfortunately, Adam and Eve fell, and here we are in a decidedly un-perfect world—complete with dating experiences that can range from […]
Before my husband and I tied the knot, we knew communication was incredibly important for our relationship and our marriage. After all, it’s not top secret information that good communication is a huge factor when it comes to healthy relationships. According to a recent survey, communication is the number one reason why couples split up. […]
When I first learned the basics of Church teaching on divorce and remarriage in an abstract, impersonal way during my undergrad, it felt fairly clear-cut and straightforward. But once I had to try and explain it to a close Catholic friend of mine as she tried to navigate the waters of separating from her abusive […]
