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.
It’s pretty easy to get into a rut in our dating lives. A lot of us might use the same apps, websites, and in-person strategies all year round. If this is you, you might be missing a great opportunity to increase your chances of success. According to many popular songs and movies, summer is the […]
I think most of us can agree it seems that these days respectful dialogue is getting hard to find. Whether its politics, religion, your thoughts on masks or the vaccine, we are losing our ability to have honest, respectful conversations in daily life. These days, it almost seems easier to quickly write someone off than […]
Catholics celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May But if you’re like many Catholics, devotion to Mary might not be something that you’ve actively sought out or engaged in before. It turns out that for those of us who haven’t made an effort to grow in devotion to Mary in our prayer […]
We talk a lot about the successes of online dating and for good reason! We want you to know that it is possible to find and connect with someone online and have a healthy and lasting relationship. But sometimes, there are some less-than-successful stories that come up when exploring online dating. As the saying goes, you’ve […]
Many of our schedules change when the summer months roll around. With summer weddings, vacations, and holidays, you may be traveling more this time of year, too. Catholic dating can become complicated with all of the changes that summer brings, but it doesn’t have to! Here are four things to consider when dating during the […]
In the world of Catholic online dating, sometimes it can seem like that right person who is everything you’re looking for will never come along. You have things you’re looking for on the level of simple attraction, and you’re also looking for qualities of virtue and faithfulness that can help make a Catholic dating relationship […]
Where can Catholics turn to find answers about healthy dating practices? It’s not like we can open up the Catechism of the Catholic Church and discover how Catholics should date today. Scripture and quotes from the saints help, but often we’re looking for practical tips and answers to specific questions. Catholics can sometimes be left […]
Breakups are never easy. Maybe you’ve been on the receiving end of one, or perhaps you were the one who made the difficult decision to end a relationship. Several years ago, I had to end a relationship after I lost peace about moving forward with a future together. We initially met like many couples these […]
As Catholics, we know that Easter is the holiest day of the year and certainly the most celebratory of occasions. Not only is Easter important, but the Catholic Church also gives us an entire fifty days of celebration in the Easter season. It can sometimes be difficult to remember that we’re still called to celebrate […]
Many of us might have a pre-conceived picture of what a Catholic dating relationship should look like. The same can be said for our ideas about Catholic marriage. There’s nothing wrong with having dreams, hopes, and aspirations. But when it comes to our search for a partner, some of these pre-conceived pictures can interfere and […]
