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.
We live in a confusing time when it comes to sexuality. Since the sexual revolution in the 1960s, secular society believes anything goes when it comes to sex. Along with an abandonment of traditional views on chastity came a changing acceptance of things like homosexuality and bisexuality. The Catholic Church teaches that persecution of those […]
It’s typically a good practice to assume the best about people, especially our fellow Catholics. But the reality is that there are plenty of people out there who claim to share our religion but aren’t at all committed to living out the Church’s teachings. Sadly, even near us in the pew on Sundays we could […]
Long distance relationships can be intimidating. Your family members and friends may discourage you from trying long-distance love, encouraging you to protect your heart. Others may tell you not to take your new relationship seriously, since you aren’t going to your significant other very much. While long distance relationships aren’t easy, they definitely are possible. […]
So four years ago I was writing some OP-ED pieces for Fox News’ website. I had forgotten about this till someone had directed me to this after they had found it on Google. Happy Thanksgiving!! What makes America great? Depending upon your perspective, your experience or your history, the answer to that question will vary. […]
There simply aren’t words to express the lasting pain of sexual assault. Contrary to popular belief, sexual assault is not a sensual act; it’s an act of violence. The greatest lie we’ve been told about sexual assault is that is follows a familiar pattern. Picture a dimly lit club, bar, or back alley. A man […]
This is the second of a two-part post on how to end a relationship after a first date. In my previous post I discussed three topics: Why breaking up after a first date is hard To ghost or not to ghost Allowing the Lord to lead the way In this post I hope to pass […]
When it comes to talking about the future with the person you’re dating, the topic of a future family should come up as you discern marriage together. But if you tuned into the news for just a couple of minutes today, you’re well aware of the current state of today’s culture. Natural disasters strike on […]
Editors Note: This post was recently updated with new links and new studies. The original blog post is retained at the bottom. If you are in a room with 30 men, 23 of those men have used pornography. And if you are in a room with 30 women, 12 of those women have used pornography—and […]
It’s not uncommon for faithful, single Catholics to daydream fantasize about meeting the perfect Catholic guy or gal. They think about getting married, and having a holy, happy marriage. Maybe it will be filled with saintly babies. They want to help their spouse get to heaven. But things obviously don’t always work out this way. […]
If you’re a Catholic and you’re dating, there’s no shortage of advice on what you should do. People advice you to pray for your future spouse. You’re told to join a singles group at your Church. Others encourage you to create an online profile with the most trustworthy dating sites. But what about the things […]
