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.
College can be tough. You have to juggle tests, papers, a tight budget, new friends, and a new schedule. But to make this season of life even more complicated, there’s the world of online dating to navigate. Some people come into college in a dating relationship and have a ring on their finger by graduation. […]
I was first introduced to the concept of “love languages” in late high school, and I’ve been secretly analyzing friends and family according to the five love languages. If you’re not familiar with the concept, the idea was first expressed in a book by Gary Chapman. He says that there are five basic ways people […]
Like it or not, we live in a culture of convenience. Almost every daily task can be distilled into a simple motion, or programmed in a “set it and forget it” type of way. Even dating has boiled down to a swipe of the finger: left or right. Efficiency is marvelous, but it has one […]
Whether you’re in a long-distance or local dating relationship, establishing boundaries in that relationship is important. We at Catholic Singles believe that creating and maintaining boundaries can support the building of a healthy relationship. Below, we share the story of two individuals who took the time to talk about boundaries that guided them in the […]
Do you call your first meeting with someone a date, or not? A century or two ago, no one would have really had this problem. But our modern society has changed. Sometimes, two people starting out in a relationship aren’t exactly on the same page about what that relationship is. Some advocate that new couples […]
We all want to find our soulmate. That’s the love story that Hollywood sells us. Romance novels and romantic comedies give us example after example of people finding their soulmates. We want to find someone we can love forever. Maybe we’ve seen the pain and heartbreak of breakups and divorces and we just want someone […]
It’s hard to find a gentle way to talk about break up. The very language we use to discuss ending a dating relationship, or even to discuss the choice not to have a second date with someone, often sounds harsh. “Break up.” “Dump.” “Kick to the curb.” Saying things along these lines might be fine […]
It’s that spooky time of year again. October brings ghosts, goblins, and all kinds of frightening fake horror decorations everywhere you look. But don’t let the chintziness of the fake blood fool you. The danger of zombies is actually real. These aren’t the the undead kind that want to eat your brains that we watch […]
Sometimes, making plans for that second date is an easy move. Maybe the chemistry on your first date was obvious and apparent immediately. The two of you just clicked, and it’s clear that the other person feels the same way. But it doesn’t always work like that. Sometimes, things on a first date feel awkward […]
When it comes to friendship with the saints, it can be challenging to pick a favorite. After all, they’re all holy men and women, offering unique stories on their path to Heaven. If I had to pick my favorites, Edith Stein, John Paul the Great, Maria Goretti, and Theresa of Avila are some of the […]
