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.
Most of the four temperaments mesh really well together. Sanguines and cholerics can often be compatible. Just about anyone can get along with a phlegmatic. But the melancholic temperament can be a different story. They’re deep thinkers with a strong will, so getting to know and understand them takes more effort. It’s important to understand the […]
Let’s be honest. Breaking up is never fun. But if you’re in a long distance relationship and need to break things off, the miles between you and your partner don’t make breaking up any easier. Here are five things to keep in mind if you’re calling it quits on a relationship where the miles separate […]
Dear Michele, I am torn. In the spirit of Christmas, I want to contact my ex to say “Merry Christmas.” I do hope all is well with her. We split about 6 months ago, although it was not on mutual terms. She indicated that she did not see me as a potential marriage partner. We […]
If you’ve been through a breakup recently, you may be wondering when you should start dating again. First things first, if you’re recovering from a breakup, know that I’m praying for you. Even when you’ve made what you believe was the right decision for you and the other person in the relationship, no one ever […]
What kind of people do we feel attracted to? Understanding personality types and how they interact might help you understand your attractions better. As far as attraction goes, there are no rules. The physical features that we might feel attracted to in a person are only part of a much bigger picture. There’s also the mental, emotional […]
We all acknowledge as Catholics that God is our Creator. He’s the most important figure in our lives—at least, theoretically. But in reality, we all have a hard time keeping God in the place of first importance. This is especially the case in a romantic relationship. Almost any country song will tell you that when […]
In the hype of what you should or should not eat I thought I’d take a moment to address eating from a Catholic perspective. The Catholic Church doesn’t espouse any particular diet, probably because the Catholic Church plans on being around longer than any particular diet. However, the Catholic Church does endorse one particular food […]
I think it’s fair to say that dating, for me, has never been casual. I don’t think I’ve ever gone on a date with a guy without wondering if he was “the one”. Most of my dating experience has also been laced with a certain amount of turmoil and confusion. I’d be dating some cute […]
When most people think of prayer and relationships they often think of that prayer of “Lord, send me someone.” Then, you get that person and you just pray “Lord, keep us together.” I think prayer is much more than the bookends of a relationship and I’ve listed a few prayers here that can change the […]
Guys, I feel for you. You are under an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to initiating a dating relationship. Sure, gender roles are changing and women are feeling more empowered, but there’s a good chance that you will still be expected to approach your interest, ask her out, orchestrate the perfect first date, […]
