Do you ever find yourself getting excited about a date night, only to worry about what you’ll talk about? If so, you’re not alone. Dating can be perplexing because while its literal purpose is to get to know someone, that can be a scary thing to do.  What if you want to ask deep questions, but the single Catholic guy you’re going out with wants to keep things pretty shallow on the first date? Or what if you don’t know enough about her to start a conversation about hobbies or politics? Whether it’s your first or fifth date, it can be hard to know how to start dialogue about meaningful topi ..read more

We’ve all heard that Saint Anne and Saint Raphael are the perfect intercessors as saints for love and relationships. Or, maybe you like to entrust your love life to tried and true romantic intercessors like Saint Valentine and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. But they’re not the only ones who can help us down the path of holiness through a relationship! Here are seven unusual patron saints to turn to for prayer and guidance when it comes to your romantic relationship. Saint Anthony of Padua Anthony is the patron saint of lost causes and maybe that’s exactly what your love life feels like right now ..read more

Perhaps you’re accustomed to the single life, or maybe you’re testing the waters after some time away. Regardless, the dating world is overflowing with exhilarating opportunities for you to explore. You may feel a little anxiety as you begin to navigate this lifestyle, but remember that online dating over 50 doesn’t need to be a chore. Online dating can be fun and exciting at any age! Once you reach your fifties (and beyond!), you have the benefit of improved social skills and greater life experiences. You have a world of memories to share with a new partner without the anxieties and pressures ..read more

“Vulnerability” is one of those popular buzzwords floating around. But what does that word really mean and what does it have to do with your online dating experience as a single Catholic man or woman? Dr. Brene Brown, an American research professor, defines vulnerability as “uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.” Vulnerability is that unstable feeling you get when you step out of your comfort zone or do something that forces you to loosen control. What does healthy vulnerability look like? Vulnerability is a necessity for intimate, lasting relationships. However, there is a fine bal ..read more

Are you single, Catholic, and frustrated with your online dating experience? So many of us know exactly what that feels like. It seems like no one answers messages, and our list of potential matches looks a little stagnant. That can be frustrating! That’s okay. We all go through periods of frustration while discerning where the Lord is calling us. I was on a Catholic dating site for five years before I met my future husband. But just what do you do when you are going through these periods of stagnation and frustration? The first and most important step is to not give up! Here are some other po ..read more

I don’t know about you, but there is something fun and exciting about the start of a new year. Perhaps it is the party hats or fun of throwing a party with friends, but I have long loved the celebration that goes with closing one year only to begin a new one. Sometimes it seems our culture gets hyper focused on the new year as another opportunity for self improvement. Society encourages us to enter the year focusing on being more or doing more. There is nothing wrong with setting manageable goals and working on developing dreams and creative passions. However, it’s important to remember that a ..read more

Although many people don’t particularly enjoy the New Year holiday celebrations, I love them. It’s probably connected to my love for planning and goal setting, but I’ve always loved this time of year. But deeper than planners and new calendar pages, I think my love of this time of year has more to do with the fact that I also love the hope and promise of what a new year brings. There are always opportunities to grow, learn, heal, or pursue a creative dream or talent. Maybe you have a love-hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions, or perhaps they excite you to no end. Regardless of how you ..read more

For many people, Christmas is the happiest time of the year. But for others, it’s the time of year where what’s not going right in our lives comes into sharper focus. You might find yourself seeing green in more ways than just the tinsel on the mantelpiece. Over Christmas and New Year’s, many of us find ourselves gathering with friends and family members who seem to have their lives totally together. When you don’t feel like your own life necessarily measures up, you might find yourself battling jealous feelings. Feeling jealous of your friends and family members isn’t uncommon, especially dur ..read more

After breaking up with someone (or being broken up with!), it’s easy to feel rejected. You not only feel rejected by the person you were dating, but you might also be wrestling with feeling like God rejected you, too. When you spend so much of your life trying to do his will, it can feel like a let down when things don’t work out in a relationship. Especially if it’s one you were hoping would last. Breaking up during the holiday season can feel especially tragic. And if you’re entering into the holiday season fresh from a breakup, the jingle bells and merry wishes can feel harsh. This is ..read more

You met someone on a Catholic dating app and you’ve been going on a bunch of dates. The dates have gone well and you really seem to click with this person. So, the next big question is how do you move from just going on dates to being exclusive? Online Catholic dating does bring some nuance with it when it comes to labeling your relationship. Here are some pointers for having that DTR (define the relationship) talk. Make sure your partner is on the same page When you first start getting to know someone, it’s important to make your intentions clear. Was she looking for a serious relations ..read more