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.
Are you wanting to add more prayer into your life, or are just trying to remember how to say the rosary? You may have heard the saying, “The family that prays together, stays together.” But as a young adult, how do you fit praying and the rosary into a busy schedule full of jobs, hobbies, […]
Have you ever picked up Pope Francis’s book, Misericordiae Vultus? Like you’d expect, it’s filled with classic Pope Francis quotes, but even more than that, it’s smashing. It’s smashing most of my ideas about the limitations of mercy. I thought I just had to forgive seven times seventy. But in some instances, relationships in particular, […]
I was an emotional wreck when I first learned how to drive. Timing a merge on the freeway freaked me out. Every time I approached traffic lights, I anxiously worried about whether to stop or go on yellow. I used to approach dating and driving the same way. My first date was in my early […]
Can you be friends with your ex? The short, non-nuanced answer is no. The real, nuanced answer? Maybe. Like most things in life, maintaining a friendship with a man or woman you once dated is a nuanced topic that has many considerations and caveats. The answer will vary person to person and relationship to relationship. […]
You just met someone, and they’re great. Maybe it was through your online dating profile, or through mutual friends. The only problem? They’re not in the same city, and it’s hard to connect to someone through Face Time when you really just want to sit down with them face to face over dinner on a […]
Very few things in life are equal parts exciting and terrifying as first dates. A mixture of anxiety and expectation looms as you prepare to meet a person that could potentially change the course of your life forever. No pressure! Meeting singles should be fun. It’s normal to feel a little bit nervous when new […]
Summer is quite possibly the best time to meet someone new. People are out and about, the sunshine is plentiful, and single Catholic men and women emerge from their winter hibernation. The summer months lend the perfect backdrop to a romance that lasts long after daylight savings time rolls around. Maybe you’ve gone on your […]
Summer flings are the stuff of romantic comedies and beach reads everywhere. Sometimes, a summer fling can be seen as something superficial, done for the sake of taking advantage of someone. While this most certainly can be true, it doesn’t have to be. After all, there’s nothing wrong with finding love in the summer, especially […]
This time last year, I met with my spiritual director for monthly direction. She gently encouraged me to just be open and show up, and reminded me that there is no formula for life. At this particular meeting, I was updating her on how online dating was going for me. I shared the frustrations, highs, […]
Have you ever wondered if there is a best time of year to date? And if so, when is it? Fall when the leaves are brilliant hues of red? Winter when you can snuggle close in front of a fire? Perhaps spring when the newness of the earth has a warm affect on budding relationships? There are […]
