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.
Anyone who has studied Catholic social teaching before may have heard the term “non-negotiables.” Usually, this term is used in reference to voting with an informed conscience and ensuring that you’re not disregarding any of the important moral issues that a faithful Catholic simply must acknowledge as wrong. But this term can be applied to other […]
Even with the advent of dating apps and social media sites, singleness is on the rise. According to the U.S. census, single people make up more than 45 percent of the American population, for a grand total of 110,600,000 unmarried people as of September, last year. Seeing so many people who feel lost and lonely […]
Although COVID restrictions look different in various parts of the country and the world right now, most of us are still facing some level of regulations in our daily lives. If we’re being honest, most of us are probably pretty tired of it by now. We can debate all day about what restrictions are good […]
Do you ever feel as if all the saints are holy but unrelatable priests and religious who lived centuries ago? Even though there actually are quite a few outstanding lay saints in both the single and married vocations if you look hard enough, there definitely aren’t many whose day to day lives seem similar to […]
Let’s be honest, Catholic dating can be overwhelming sometimes. What should you say in conversation? Are you making a good impression on a first date? These questions can be more consuming than picking out that perfect outfit. Here at Catholic Singles, we get a lot of questions from online dating users about what is and […]
Do you feel like you’re inexperienced when it comes to dating? There are a lot of different reasons why you may have less dating experience than what seems to be usual for someone of your age or place in life. A lack of dating experience can feel like a big obstacle. You may think that […]
Cozy flannel shirts. Bonfires. Bright sunshine. Going to the cider mill or apple orchard. There is something so special to me about this time of year. Without a doubt, fall is my most favorite time of the year. With the crisp sweater weather and beautiful changing colors, if the whole year could be the season […]
Breaking up is hard to do, even if you know it’s the right thing to do. After a breakup, it can be hard to discern when to start dating again. What does ready look and feel like? Despite popular belief, there are no hard-and-fast rules about when you should start dating again after a breakup. […]
Are you struggling with the uncertainty of your vocation? One of the perhaps unexpected struggles that faithful single Catholics often face is the inability to know for certain what God wants them to do with their lives. A lot of us tend to have the idea that, eventually, we will just know that God is […]
You see an online dating profile that catches your eye. Their pictures draw you, this man or woman seems interesting. You want to get to know more about them. Maybe you could hit it off. Perhaps you like the same kinds of food or enjoy the same humor when it comes to movies. Then you […]
