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.
One day when I was living in California, I went to the Santa Monica mall for distraction because: a) I was between jobs again; b) I was healing from another failed romance; and c) I had shopping to do. Soon though, the repetitious Christmas muzak began to pall and I started for home. Then it […]
I will never forget the day I dragged myself into my counselor’s office, about two months into my divorce. I was in so much emotional pain that I could hardly put one foot in front of the other. It was a chore just to walk. What made it worse was that I had reached the […]
“OK sweetie, love you,” I said hanging up the phone. “Whoa, whooaa, man! Whoa! Who you saying the “L” word to?” My buddy asked. “Dude, it’s just my sister.” “Oh. OK.” My friend’s false scare got me thinking. When is it the right time to say the “L” word? Generally on Instagram and Facebook people […]
Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s a time of renewal when “all things are possible”. That is why I would like to encourage our members to put some newfound energy into their dreams and aspirations as well as their profiles. You never know when it is going to happen. For me, it was […]
I make a lot of phone calls. I’ve called people to sell higher, buy lower and haggle interest rates. At times, I’ve made more “cold calls” in one day than a teenage girl would text. Nothing really compares to the call to ask a girl out on a date. If you’re a girl out there […]
“Should I text or call? Send an emoji? Several emoji’s?” “I go on dates every week but why can’t I just find the right person?” Aziz Ansari’s “Modern Romance” most likely won’t give you the answers to these and dozens of other modern dating dilemmas, but he will share with you the opinions and experiences […]
So the good news about dating in your thirties and forties is by now you likely know who you are and what you like, but you are still flexible enough to allow new experiences and new people into your life. And hopefully by now, the “games” in dating have stopped or at least drastically reduced. […]
It’s spring time. The deer are looking for green food. You’re looking to make more green. First there’s you, the graduate, finishing school and about to nail down your dream job; and with today’s economy you’re fortunate if it actually has something to do with your major. Then there’s you, the employed single guy or […]
I received the invitation in the mail shortly after New Years. It was in an elegant black satin envelope with a black velvet ribbon. There was no return address, just the name of one of my friends in a fancy Edwardian script. As I eagerly opened the envelop a return card slipped out and I […]
Dear Michele, My family and friends are telling me that I’m just too picky. I’m in my late thirties and I’ve never been married. I’ve had two long-term boyfriends, but both relationships just didn’t seem strong enough to move into marriage. I’m not interested in dating men that already have children. Does that make me […]
