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.
When looking for love, the world of online dating has expanded your search far beyond your county line. People who once would have been unreachable, are now available for relationships thanks to modern technology. Finding someone you click with can be exhilarating, but if they aren’t living anywhere near your zip code, it can also […]
Hello, fellow introvert (or maybe visiting extrovert). If you’re an introvert like I am, you may think that the dating world is more suited for the extroverts among us. Small talk, sparking conversation, wading through crowded restaurants—most of those simply aren’t as comfortable for introverts. Your ideal type of evening might be watching a favorite […]
I’m a little jealous of how easy Adam and Eve had it when it came to finding the perfect spouse. They didn’t have to create an online dating profile. Eve didn’t have to go out and try to meet other Catholic singles. Adam didn’t have to search for his perfect match. God created them specifically […]
Being in a serious relationship can be one of life’s most fulfilling experiences. Humans were created for each other, after all! Seeking and finding a partner in life to share your time, feelings, and experiences with is a natural part of life’s cycle. As with anything in life, building and maintaining a healthy relationship takes […]
For a lot of us, the thought of entering into a long distance romantic relationship with someone can be frightening. There’s often a scary connotation of impossibility surrounding the idea. To some people, the thought of dating someone who doesn’t live within easy driving distance feels like setting up a relationship for certain failure (despite […]
So you’ve found the perfect partner. They have a great personality, they’re a good conversationalist, and they seem into you. There’s just there’s one small problem. While your life revolves around social activities and friends, your partner is an introvert and would rather spend time alone than in a group. Can you ever resolve your […]
For most women, the first rule of dating is to let the guy make the first move. Maybe you have an online dating profile and you’re waiting for the first message. Perhaps you’re good friends with someone and hoping you can grow to be more than friends. Regardless of where you’re hoping to meet someone, […]
I am an avid online shopper. I order my groceries online, I shop for my clothes online, and I purchase my household items online. When I sit down to make a purchase on Amazon, even for something as simple as hand soap, I click through options, I view similar purchases, I sort through “customers ultimately […]
We’ve all been there. The date is over and it wasn’t a love connection. At least . . . not for you. But then the texts start coming in, asking to see you again. What you’re up to. What your favorite pizza topping is. There’s something so fundamentally uncomfortable about letting someone down, even if you […]
If you’re thinking about dating after divorce, you may be wondering how in the world you ended up here. How could God allow your marriage, vows you made before him, to end up this way? Maybe you’re wondering if the Catholic Church still accepts you after your divorce. But, most importantly, you’re wondering what next […]
