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005: Dating Standards and the Four Loves — Rev. Thomas G. Morrow, STD

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Looking for advice on Catholic dating? Our guest in this episode is Fr. Thomas Morrow, leading expert on Christian dating & marriage preparation and author of several books, including Christian Courtship in An Oversexed World (now titled Christian Dating in A Godless World). In this episode, Fr. Morrow addresses the following:

  • Why was the title of his book Christian Courtship in an Oversexed World changed to Christian Dating in a Godless World?
  • What are the four loves in the Greek language?
  • How do these four loves relate to dating and marital relationships?
  • How important is affection in marriage?
  • What ways of being affectionate are appropriate for dating relationships?
  • How much intimacy is good in a dating relationship, i.e. courtship?
  • What is the difference between mere sexual intimacy vs. personal intimacy?
  • What is the best way to run a young adult or singles ministry?
  • What is the difference between the world’s path to finding a spouse and the Catholic path?
  • Where can single women find single men who are faithful Catholics?
  • Should a faithful Catholic date a marginal or non-Catholic and why?
  • How can a Catholic single find Mr. or Mrs. Right?
  • What is a tangible benefit of fostering and maintaining chastity during courtship?
  • Should anyone try to convert their romantic interest to the Catholic faith?
  • How important is it to go to daily Mass when single?
  • How does the Mass compare to the other sacraments?
  • What role does oxytocin and testosterone play in pre-marital sexual relations?
  • What do you do if your boyfriend or girlfriend asks about past sins?
  • How long should I date someone before getting married?
  • Is it good to get rid of pre-conversion friends and find new faithful Catholic friends when you have a seriously sinful past?
  • How important is it if your boyfriend or girlfriend treats certain others poorly as long as he or she treats you well?
  • Is it good to have high standards when dating?
  • What standards should you set when choosing whom to date?
  • How do the principles of Sexaholics Anonymous line up with Catholic moral teachings on sexuality?
  • Can attending Sexaholics Anonymous meetings really help those with an addiction to pornography overcome their addicition?

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