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.
Dating is difficult! Whether in person or on a dating website, finding the right person can take a lot of work. You may go on some boring, frustrating or insignificant dates that can easily leave you in a rut. Dread going out on your next date? Does even the thought of being set up […]
Online dating is growing more popular by the day. These days, 20% of current, committed relationships found their start online. If you’re creating your profile for the first time though, online dating can be overwhelming. What dating strategies should you embrace and which ones should you reject? It may sound a little cliche, but authenticity […]
After what seems like a lifetime of being single, it can be hard not to become all consumed by the excitement of a relationship. Maybe you were used to always being alone at weddings or parties. But suddenly, you have a brunch buddy, someone to think about when you wake up, a person to occupy […]
When you start dating someone new, it’s hard to figure out how much of your spiritual journey should be shared. How do you pray together as a couple? Praying together can be very important, but it can also be very intimate and possibly too personal. Be careful not to assume that holy dating means automatically […]
The answer to this seemingly straightforward question is “it depends.” It depends on your individual situation and your view of dating and what that means to you. It also depends on how you were previously married and whether the form of that marriage was valid in the eyes of the Catholic Church. What the Church […]
When I think back to my first date with Joseph, I knew within a few hours of time together that we had great relationship potential. We met during a summer mission trip and a few months later, I agreed to meet him to explore the local fair together and grab dinner at a local pizza […]
It’s not uncommon these days to meet someone through an online dating app. But after getting to know someone through a screen, it’s always important to meet someone off the screen and in real life. If the idea of meeting someone in real life causes you to break out in a cold sweat, you’re not […]
It’s not a secret that long distance relationships take a lot of work. Your family and friends may be wary about your long distance love, and wonder how long your relationship will actually last. But while long distance relationships do provide a unique set of challenges, they also make you appreciate the little things in […]
Dating someone with kid (especially when you don’t have any of your own!) is a big commitment. After all, children aren’t an accessory; they’re a priority and a pivotal part in the life of your partner. If you’re not ready to commit to two people, then you’re not ready to date a single parent. Dating […]
Do you trust your partner in your long distance relationship? If the answer is yes, here’s another question: How do you know you can trust each other? Have you truly built up trust between the two of you, or is it possible that you just haven’t let each other down yet? Building trust in close […]
