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.
My husband and I began dating in the summer of 2010 . That means we’ve been together for ten years now! While we’ve only been married for nine years, there’s still plenty we’ve learned over this decade together. Some lessons were harder than others, and we have so much more to learn! Hopefully, though, you […]
If you are missing people in a big way right now, you’re not alone. With the entire world on lock down, this season is beginning to feel more like a scene from the old Aston Kutcher Punk’d show than real life. If you’re a Catholic dating someone that you can’t “really” date right now, that […]
Did you just start dating your significant other and now don’t know what to get him/her for Christmas? You want to do something nice for the new guy or gal in your life, but you don’t know where to start? Don’t worry. We’re here to help. Here are some gift ideas that say, “I like […]
Near the beginning of every Advent, we celebrate the feast of a man who has perhaps had the biggest influence of Christmas apart from Jesus himself. Saint Nicholas is the man, myth and the legend of Christmases present and past. A man who through his love for Christ spent his life generously helping others, we […]
If you’re starting to feel the reality of being single this holiday season, you’re not alone. Every year, online dating platforms see surges in membership during December as Christmas and New Year’s approach. If you want to find that someone special, now is a great time to get active on Catholic Singles! One great way […]
Advent is the traditional four weeks of preparation before Christmas and the Christmas season. It is a time of quiet prayer, anticipation, and joy. Most people associate this season and the Christmas season with family and loved ones. But what if you’re single? Does the season lose meaning for you? Of course not! Advent is […]
A dating app called Plenty of Fish recently released a list of dating trends that they predict will be popular in 2021. The results were based on their survey of more than two thousand singles. Many of these trends have a very 2020-spin on them, including a new trend called “Apocalypsing.” Apocalypsing a relationship means that you immediately […]
Meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time can be nerve-wracking. It can be even more pressurized if that meeting is over the holidays! But there are some things you can do to relieve a bit of this pressure. Here are six ways to prepare and participate when you meet your significant other’s parents […]
There’s no place like home for the holidays! Just thinking about the smell of pumpkin pie wafting through the air and endless snacks and goodies laid out for all to consume makes us smile. Hallmark Christmas movies on repeat. Catching up with your loved ones over early morning coffee and late night tea. Going home […]
No family is perfect. In fact, many of us look back on our own childhoods with at least some measure of pain or feeling of brokenness. Even in Catholic families where parents are trying their best, this experience is common. But while some of us have small amounts of brokenness or pain from childhood to […]
