8 Dating Tips for Guys and Girls

Ask someone what they think about dating, and you’ll likely get one of a few classic responses. Some are disillusioned and fed up with the whole thing, while some have eager questions and are ready to get into the game, still others may push it down altogether: “ain’t nobody got time for that!”  Dating isn’t…

Dating is Not a Waste of Time

There are more than a few signs that our dating culture has hit critical mass on the loco-meter. For one, the Snapchat and Instagram DMs have by-and-large replaced the task of asking someone out in person. Second, saving physical intimacy for marriage now raises eyebrows left and right; it’s now seen as a stepping stone,…

Hey Guys! Need Some Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas?

With Valentine’s Day approaching next month, it might be tempting to look up articles listing the “Top 20 Best Valentine’s Gifts” or “Top 20 Ways to Please Her This Valentine’s Day.” In doing so, you’ll likely only find material goods that reek of clichés, or you’ll discover pages upon pages of advice from the culture…

Waiting to Date: 3 Reasons Why

Have you ever asked yourself what the purpose of dating is? During different seasons of my life, I avoided asking this question because I did not want to hear the answer. Fortunately, I eventually mustered the courage to ask and here’s what I found. The purpose of dating is to discern if you’re called to…

“What Are We?”

Have you ever found yourself questioning where you stand with someone? Now I don’t mean whether or not you’re on good terms with this person. I’m referring to the age old questions that have molded dating culture to what it is today. Are we just friends? Are we more than friends? Are we “talking” now…

Healing from Breakups: A Practical Guide

Dating relationships can only end in two ways: getting married or breaking up. Perhaps you’ve recently found yourself experiencing the latter. How can we deal with breakups and take the time to truly heal? Whether you’ve been the dumper or dumpee, in the end there will always be disappointment. Praise God for the hope and…

What is Emotional Chastity?

Last week my team and I visited Franciscan University of Steubenville. Since I graduated there in 2017, returning brought up memories of my college days. Being fresh from high school, I was eager to establish relationships based on the most important thing to me: my faith. One of the girls I became close to loved…

Moving In: Should We Live Together Before Getting Married?

It seems like a normal idea today. You’ve been dating for a while, things are getting serious, and finances are getting tight. You’re looking for a roommate so why not move in with the person you love?  Moving in with the person you’re dating seems to be a common thing that few object to today.…