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.
I remember was a little nervous to bring up the topic of future kids with my boyfriend (now husband!), Joseph. I’m the oldest of eight kids, and he is the oldest of two. I had dreams of a big family and a pew full of kids at Mass, and I didn’t know if he’d share […]
As I said in my previous Dealbreakers post, there are some things that can be legitimate red flags in a Catholic dating relationship. And there are also certain points of contention that can pop up in a dating relationship that should really just be an opportunity for you to get the heck over yourself. So […]
When my husband and I were dating, well into the serious portion of our relationship, we would sometimes joke that a certain behavior in the other person might be a “relationship deal breaker.” It was always a joke at this point, because we were already pretty darn sure that marriage was in our future. But […]
Technology and big ideas have changed the world we live in. Our phones tells us what the weather forecast is, reminds us of our appointments, and helps us get in shape. You can listen to music, watch videos, and encounter culture on your smart device. Your phone helps you connect with friends, family, and can […]
To say that the death of a spouse of is life-changing in the worst of ways is probably a pretty big understatement. And at the time you experienced the loss, it’s likely that the thought of eventually re-entering the dating world seemed like an impossibility, or at best some distant vague possibility. With some time […]
Thanks to modern technology, long distance relationships aren’t as, well, distant as they used to be. We don’t have to wait weeks to read snail mail anymore. Instead, with a few clicks of a button on our phones or a couple of mouse clicks on our computers, we can be communicating within seconds. When I […]
Meeting new people can be intimidating – especially for those of us who are shy and tend toward introversion. A quick look at our more extroverted acquaintances can leave us feeling jealous or even hopeless. We think that we could never be that outgoing, There is no need to feel hopeless, though. Your shyness or […]
There’s no denying that dating in today’s world is tough. Between hooking up and hanging out, going on a date can be emotionally exhausting. Dr. Kerry Cronin is hoping to change that. Dr. Cronin is the Associate Director of the Lonergan Institute at Boston College and the Faculty Fellow in BC’s Center for Student Formation. Over […]
I grew up in a fairly unique corner of the world as a dairy farm kid. I had no real interest in continuing to live and work in that industry as an adult. However, most of my friends were strongly set on growing up and staying in the industry. When it came to dating, I […]
When I was in college, I went on a road trip with a car full of friends. On our way to a conference, we decided to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Nashville, Tennessee. Hitting the town with our brand new cowboy boots, we ended up with a great view of a concert and countdown ’til […]
