The Catholic Dating Podcast

Girls, are you tired of dull dinner dates? Guys, are you burdened by the task of planning all the dates? Fear not because your ultimate guide to planning fun and interesting dates is here! On episode 22 @thecatholicbachelorette teaches two creative methods for planning dates and offers TONS of actual examples.

Then--better late than never--she shares the July Dating Challenge!

Should you reach out to an ex? How do you communicate your needs? If you travel together before marriage, what should the sleeping arrangements be? On episode 21 @thecatholicbachelorette answers these and other dating questions from listeners.

Does the dream of the "perfect" love story with the "perfect" person feel impossible to achieve? Good news--it IS! On episode 20 @thecatholicbachelorette interviews Joseph and Crystal Gruber about their love story and their work helping Catholic singles date! Check them out at www.ouroutpost.org!

Are you eliminating potential matches for unnecessary reasons? On episode 19 @thecatholicbachelorette talks about why you should be open to dating someone shorter (or taller), younger (or older), etc. than you might typically prefer!

Then she answers questions on how to make dating more fun, how to have good conversations, how to discern if you're called to date or to pursue religious life, and more!

"Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Your heart may please the Lord, but does your appearance appeal to the opposite sex? On episode 18 @thecatholicbachelorette gives tips for maximizing your attractiveness. She has a lot of advice for the MEN--including something you can do to appear more attractive INSTANTLY. (No really!)

Then she answers questions about whether you should trust your first impressions and getting back with exes.

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Are soulmates real? Is the concept compatible with Catholicism? On episode 17 @thecatholicbachelorette dives intro scripture to find out.

Then she answers questions about anxious attachment, when to bring up your views on sex, and whether the right person could improve your sleep quality!

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How many dates should you go on before making it official? When should you say I love you? How long should you date before getting engaged? On episode 16 @thecatholicbachelorette talks all about dating and relationship timelines. When should you take things slow and when can you pick up the pace?

She also shares listener feedback on last week's episode and some exciting news from a recent caller!

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How should you feel when you're dating someone? Should you have butterflies? Is it bad if you don't? On episode 15, @thecatholicbachelorette explains the role of emotions in dating. Are they a helpful guide? A stumbling block? Something else?

Then she gets into the mailbag and answers questions about LDRs, women making the first move, and how to know if you're too picky!

She also shares the April Dating Challenge!

You're in his replies, but I'm in his DM's. You're in her DM's, but she's in his arms. Can social media be used for dating? It can indeed if you do it right. On episode 14 @thecatholicbachelorette shares tips for mastering the DM slide without coming across as creepy or desperate.

She also shares AUDIO feedback from a listener on last week's questions, and answers listener questions about toxic potential in-laws and whether to bring up differences after a first date.

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Prolonged singleness can lead to a lot of practical challenges around housing, insurance, retirement funds, etc. On episode 13 @thecatholicbachelorette shares her experience doing something she NEVER thought she'd do before marriage: buy a house. She discusses what led her to make that decision, the mix of excitement and sadness she felt, and the ways God demonstrated His providence throughout the process.

Then she answers listener questions about how to discern someone's character in a long-distance relationship and why Catholic girls are so flaky.

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