Do’s and Don’t’s for Singles on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day celebrates love, the expression of God’s own nature.
Rom-Coms Almost Ruined My Relationship
I know now that these ideas about what makes a “real man” was heavily influenced by the entertainment I was choosing to consume. But at the time I had no idea how far off it was from the reality of a living, breathing, mature man.
How to Protect Your Heart: Don’t Get Creative
Emotional chastity is a commitment to allowing the other person to be who they are, rather than who I want them to be. It is rooted in reality.
7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Asking: How Far is Too Far?
Enquiring minds need to know: what is the virtuous, unmarried Catholic man or woman to do, when they like someone and want to show it? Sexual desires are a normal, healthy part of being human, right? So if chastity is about respect for sex and our sexuality – and there’s […]
How to Master the Art of Conversation
Just recently, I realized there is a common denominator between the following: Flying on an Airplane, Waiting Rooms, and Grocery Lines. Take a wild guess… no really, don’t scroll down yet… you should guess… The answer: Picking up my phone and scrolling aimlessly through whatever I can. Yes, you know […]
What to do When the Person You Like Isn’t Catholic
When you’re interested in dating someone, the biggest question you should ask yourself is why you want to date that person. What’s your motivation?
Dating Gracefully: Advice for Girls
Knowing that God loves you just as you are allows you to be yourself on a date. Since you are loved by Him, there’s no need to question whether or not you are lovable. Knowing that you were uniquely created, with your own beauty and mystery, will help you “guard your heart” and not feel like you have to share every detail of your life early in the dating process. Knowing that God wants us to love others will guide you to be respectful and thoughtful on a date.
The Emptiness of Me, Myself, and I
Trust me, I’m the first to admit that it can be tempting to buy into the “me, myself, and I” anthem and get carried away with taking care of me and only me.
Is it Okay to Share a Bed When You’re Dating?
If we’re striving to live the virtue of chastity, and be pure in all of our relationships, there’s something to be said for common sense here.
