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.
If you went to college you’ve probably got some. And you still got it because it’s the gift that keeps on giving with interest and compounded interest. Yes, student loans. Loans can be annoying because loans may affect stability and stability can sometimes rain on your dating experience. There are generally two approaches to debt. […]
Dear Michele, I wish I could enjoy the Advent season, but I can’t. I had so many hopes and dreams for what my life would be like at this point, but I’m in my 40’s and I’m still single. I don’t understand why I can’t find someone to share my life with. It’s hard to […]
People “say” they’re in a committed relationship. Occasionally, I don’t do all the due diligence before asking someone out. There just isn’t time, and I look at the person and know it’s now or never, and I shoot for the moon. And then I hear, “I’m sorry, I’m in a committed relationship,” or, “I’m sorry […]
You joined CatholicSingles.com to meet someone special for love or fellowship. That’s a great first step. but let’s not forget to put your best foot forward! While many of you understand this piece of advice, sometimes members will create a very basic profile in order to search right away. But you can’t hurry love! As […]
Last week I received an email through work inviting me to teach a group of medical students about “End of life choices and care”. I responded, “Of course, I love doing that!” A few thoughtful moments later, I realized that my job was something enjoyable, meaningful, and—very important—sustainable. Some people call that a dream job. […]
“He’s so much richer than me,” my college friend told me, as if money stood between her and true love. It reminded me, some time ago, I myself was sitting across from a girl who made a lot more money than me. I think it happens more as you approach your thirties. It’s nothing really […]
Unless you’re Barbie or a dwarf called Happy you’ll most likely, at some point in life, go through what’s called a “slump”; that sluggish day, week or month of mere survival of existence. All of us pull through a slump with the help of romantic comedies, video games or wine but few of us get […]
I showed up to work and high fived the first co-worker I saw. At five, I swung by happy hour but was already happy way before my drink arrived. I got home and rather than flipping on the TV, I jumped to cooking dinner. Everything was different because sometimes the smallest change in lifestyle can […]
In college I hated Impressionist art. I didn’t think impressions mattered. Why did Monet have to paint his impressions of a river? Why not just paint the river itself, the way it really is? That was then, a time when the world was black and white, either real or fake. Today, I’m paying $23 to […]
Every night when the house is asleep, the chores are completed and I’m alone, I make a cup of tea. As the tea kettle whistles I’ll choose a refreshing peppermint, relaxing chamomile or my favorite standby, sleepy time tea. Each sip slowly relaxes me as I let go of my day. About half way through […]
