I have heard a lot of weird ideas when it comes to online dating. Some are just plain funny and make me laugh. But others leave me scratching my head wondering, Oh gosh, do people out in the world actually believe this nonsense?! I remember one specific instance. I was at a young adult event […]
Category: Online Dating Tips
When it comes to online dating, how you approach your online dating profile, the online dating app, and other members can have a significant impact on whether you find yourself in a long-term relationship or you find yourself getting no responses.
We’ve been working with Catholics since 1997 and have seen what works and what doesn’t work. The online dating tips are designed to help you make the most of your experience at Catholic singles (or on any dating app).
4 Online Dating Resolutions Worth Keeping in 2020
Congrats for making through what felt like a year of January! I saw several friends on Facebook refer to January as the Monday of the year. They aren’t wrong! Once the Christmas decorations are put away and lights are taken down, things often seem to slip into slow motion. The days are a bit dark […]
What Yellow-Carding Is and Why It’s Revolutionizing the Way We Date
Sometimes, online dating can be unpleasant. Having to endure an awful date or two seems to be a typical experience. We may assume that we have to wade through several dates with people who are self-absorbed or rude before we find someone to discern a relationship with. We joke about bad dates. They’re often a major […]
Take Our Quiz to Find out If Online Dating a Good Idea for You in 2020
It’s nearly the end of January, and 2020 is officially in full swing. Whatever form it takes—new year’s resolutions, vision boards, or a new attitude on life—most of us have an idea of what we want to accomplish in a new year. Should online dating be on your list? Here are some reasons why I […]
How Online Dating Is Changing in 2020
As we begin this new decade of 2020, it blows my mind sometimes to see and feel how fast the world around me is changing. The experience I had as a little girl growing up is vastly different from the majority of children today. I remember a time when cell phones were not something the […]
What to Do If You Have a Friend or Family Member Who Isn’t so Pumped About You Meeting Someone Through Online Dating
Can we just agree that online dating in 2020 is just a weird place to be sometimes? Online dating can feel stressful, frustrating, or perhaps a bit overwhelming. This is especially true if you’re constantly swiping left on Bumble. Trust me, I’ve been there. Other times, online dating can feel exciting, fun, maybe even a […]
7 Tips for Meeting an Online Match in Person for the First Time
You’ve been matched with someone via online dating and you hit it off with that match! You’ve been exchanging emails and phone calls and texts. Now you’re ready to meet in person, to go on that first date. But meeting a new person can be overwhelming and sometimes even scary. This is what happened when […]
8 Online Dating Trends to Watch for in 2020
No one can argue that today’s online dating landscape is more complex and nuanced than it has ever been. From the new uses for technology to new and creative ways of rejecting someone, online dating is a constantly evolving activity. Internet dating app Plenty of Fish recently conducted a study. They examined the online dating […]
Catholic Singles is Free. But Paying For an Account is Worth the Investment
Some would say that the best things in life are free. I guess in a way that’s technically true. Love, family, and happiness all come without an earthly price tag. However, the best things in life also require major investment, and sometimes that might mean actual dollars. Paying for online dating may seem uncomfortable or […]
Went on the First Date? Here’s What to Do Next
The first date. It can feel exciting and scary all wrapped into one. For a while, it seemed I was going on lots of not-so-great first dates for a variety of reasons. I felt tired, frustrated, and annoyed. Sometimes I was left feeling defeated, wondering if I would ever go on a good first date […]