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! Relate to something...

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. Relate to something in this episode? Have a story you want to share or a question you want to ask? DM us @thecatholicbachelorette or call/text our hotline a...

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 ! Relate to something in this episode? Have a story you want to share or a question...

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, an...

"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 ab...

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! Relate to something in this episode? Have a story you want to share or a question you want to ask? DM us @thec...

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 call...

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 share...

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 liste...

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...

What happens when we control some of the variables in dating? Can we predict or even manipulate the outcome? On episode 12 @thecatholicbachelorette analyzes the format and success rate of popular dating TV shows like The Bachelor franchise, Love is Blind , Indian Matchmaking , and her personal favorite, Love on the Spectrum . What truths do these shows reveal about the sociological aspects of dati...

We had a lot of questions come in this week! On episode 11 @thecatholicbachelorette answers: When should I bring up my "past"? Where to meet guys? How long to wait to start dating after a break-up? Why bother dating at all if everyone says marriage is so "hard"? & more! Plus, she shares the new Dating Challenge for the month of February! Relate to something in this episode?...

Do you get nervous before first dates? Do your palms get sweaty, knees weak, arms heavy, vomit on your sweater already, mom's spaghet--oh wait, that's this other thing... On episode 10 @thecatholicbachelorette shares tips to prevent, alleviate, and even embrace first date anxiety. Then, she answers a question about the difference between infatuation and compatibility. Relate to something i...

Is dating an odyssey or a war? In episode 9 @thecatholicbachelorette discusses the battle scars left by the dating scene and prolonged singleness. They said it would be worth it, but they didn't say it would be easy--right? Then, she answers a question from a listen who is 31 and Never Been Kissed. Relate to something in this episode? Have a story you want to share or a question you want to as...

If you've been dating for years and haven't found "your person" yet, has it all been a waste? In episode 8 @thecatholicbachelorette explores six ways dating itself can lead to growth and self-improvement. Then she answers questions about the infamous "AWDTSG" Facebook groups and whether it is immoral to put off dating. Relate to something in this episode? Have a story y...

Why do girls get "the ick"? In Episode 7 @thecatholicbachelorette discusses "the ick" -the innocuous actions, apparel, or characteristics of a man that turn us off for no rational reason. She polled her IG followers to get the scoop and offers two underlying reasons why women experience this phenomenon. She also shares the FIRST dating challenge for 2024 and answers a listener...

The New Year is upon us. Will 2024 be the year you finally meet the Love of Your Life? In Episode 6 @thecatholicbachelorette challenges listeners to date SMARTer not harder in the new year. She gives practical advice for setting measurable and realistic dating goals that will increase your probability of meeting someone. Then, a male listener chimes in with some insight about the mistake you may b...

Jingle Bells? More like Single Bells. Ho-Ho-Ho? More like I'm-A-Lone. In Episode 5 @thecatholicbachelorette offers tips for finding joy when your single "season" crashes the Christmas Season. We also hear Dating "Wrapped" stats from our own listeners, and answer a question from someone wondering if it's a red flag to say "I love you" before ever meeting in per...

Is dating a hobby or a chore? In Episode 4 @thecatholicbachelorette gives an overview of her dates in 2023. How many guys did she meet? Were there any love connections? Why didn't things work out? We also hear more dating profile tips from listeners, and answer a question about "soulmates." Relate to something in this episode? Have a story you want to share or a question you want to...

You're great! Your dating profile? Not so much. In Episode 3 @thecatholicbachelorette gives you concrete Do's and Don'ts for your dating app profile. Whether you use Catholic Match, Hinge, or Farmer's Only, these tips will boost your success in the virtual Meet-Market. Later, she dishes advice to a 25-year old revert wondering if he'd have better luck dating outside the Catholi...

Say it with me: I'm ugly and I'm proud! Kidding! Your looks have nothing to do with why you're single. (Ugly people find love too...) In Episode 2 @thecatholicbachelorette debunks this and other dating myths like: I'm single because there is something "wrong" with me I'm single because God is calling me to celibacy I'm single because I haven't "done the i...

Me: It was my understanding that I was going to be married by now God: What gave you that idea? Me: It was my understanding Hello and welcome to the first episode of The Catholic Dating Podcast! Meet your host @thecatholicbachelorette and hear her 30-year dating history in less than 30 minutes. Relate to something in this episode? Have a story you want to share? A question you want to ask? DM us @...