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.
Your new dating relationship is going great, until… There are so many possible problems we could use to complete that sentence, from the mildly worrisome to the hugely frightening issue that’s popped up between the two of you. Are you being too hasty? Or should you get out now? Let’s talk about how to tell […]
See the other Dealbreakers posts here, here, and here. The two of you are so perfect together! Except for… this issue, that issue, popping up and making you wonder about your future together. There will always be points of contention between two people in a dating relationship. But how big of a deal do the […]
Everything about a long-distance relationship is intentional. Since you’re not in person, everything takes an extra level of commitment and sacrifice. Despite the challenges, a long-distance relationship cultivates strong communication and creativity. After making the leap into a long-distance relationship you’re probably wondering what makes a relationship last? The secret isn’t any different from […]
When my husband William and I decided to start a long-distance relationship a few years ago, we felt both excited and unsure. We asked ourselves many questions, including, “How can we make long-distance work?” You’re probably asking yourself the same question. You’ve met someone who you’re really attracted to, who you admire, who shares […]
At some point in Catholic communities you meet someone you like and you’re caught at a potential decision point—should I date this person now, or just be friends? I know there are different schools of approach. The first approach says, “Just be friends for a while and move slowly into dating.” The other approach says, […]
“Catholics don’t date,” I thought. With Valentines Day close by, a friend had suggested I write about “Catholic” dating. Now before some happily married Catholic couple protests my biased opinion, I should probably clarify. Not too long ago I was at a young adult Mass with close to 200 people in attendance and the priest, […]
Dear Michele, My husband died years ago, and I am very close to my ex-brother in law. I consider him my ex because his brother has died. I’m starting to consider dating him. My question is this: is it all right for us to date and have a relationship, and possibly even beyond? Thanks, Dating […]
Dear Michele, I am a male in my late 50’s, but have been a very fit and slim athlete all my life. I run 10Ks, play tennis and volleyball, and do all my weekend errands on bike. I am gluten-free, alcohol-free, and have very little family. And I am open to having a new family, […]
The age of the millennial bachelor has dawned. Born in the 80’s and 90’s we’re the single guys who now outnumber our married counterparts in record proportions. Midlife bachelors were once harder to come by but now that our movement is growing we’re starting to ask what it really means to be a bachelor and […]
This is the “You may think I’m crazy for suggesting this, but…” great date idea! I love adventure…well, let me rephrase that…I love adventure where there is little risk of bodily harm. I don’t mind a few sore muscles, but I’m still not going to jump out of a plane even though I wish I […]
