I’ve noticed that many faithful Catholic singles want to take matrimony really seriously. I’m glad of that. And one of the best ways to take matrimony seriously is to take initial steps in dating much less seriously, especially the act of showing interest. These steps are meant to be light, playful, and organic, and maybe as a result of over-reliance …
Learning to Date from All the Wrong Places
Where did you learn to date? If you’re like most people, the world of dating is colored by bits and pieces picked up from TV shows, movies, and stories from friends who are getting their formation from the same places. Here’s the thing about TV romances and romantic comedy movies: they’re not helpful if you want to have a normal, …


