Paladin D Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Does anyone have any recommendations or information regarding the various Catholic dating sites? I've never used them, and was curious. So far the ones I know of are: Catholicsingles.com Catholicmatch.com AveMariaSingles.com Thought I broaden my horizons a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 phatmass.com/phorum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 I've been here since July 2003 (actively and inactively), nothing has come to fruition. My participation with Phatmass over the years was not exclusively for dating purposes, even though the thought did cross my mind. However I'm glad Phatmass has been, and continues to be, a source of such dating experiences which led to successful marriages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'Monster Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1324514921' post='2355528'] phatmass.com/phorum [/quote] You are right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 mmm.theholyrosary.mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) I went from one profession in which I had daily interaction with female co-workers and dealt with the general public (restaurant business), to another profession in which I have almost zero interaction with females and which rarely deals with the general public (Army Infantryman). I'm not generally one who can walk up to a random woman who is busy with a daily task and strike a conversation, unless there was a valid excuse or situation we were in to do so, such as asking an female employee's assistance on a certain product, or waiting in line at an event thus sharing a common interest, or etc. Just going up to somebody who may be working on college papers at a bookstore or catch up to a woman at the conclusion at Mass is not only creepy, but could be seen as rude behavior. Not trying to be difficult, just explaining my situation as I see it. Edited December 22, 2011 by Paladin D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I met my husband on Ave Maria Singles. I chose it for several reasons. I liked the idea that it is supposed to be for people looking to marry, rather than just date. That doesn't mean that there aren't jerks there who use it for the wrong reasons. I also liked the idea that you pay once. The idea being that you shouldn't feel rushed. They also had scholarships for those who were low income. No matter what site you use, be completely honest, and patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eustace scrubb Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I wish one of them was free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 [quote name='eustace scrubb' timestamp='1324524162' post='2355672'] I wish one of them was free. [/quote] I feel like it would attract way too many users and spam if there was one that was free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithLuin Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) Exactly. If you advertize your site as a place to find a potential date, you can't make it free and expect the quality to stay up. If, on the other hand, you advertize your site as a legit Catholic site (which might just happen to have some single people on it....), well then you can keep it free and keep the quality decent. Which brings us back to phatmass. And yes, [b]Paladin[/b], [i]this[/i] is how you use phatmass as a Catholic dating site. Starting a thread like this lets people know you are interested. This thread in Vocation Station may be of interest to you: [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/117642-changing-discernment-from-one-vocation-to-another/"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/117642-changing-discernment-from-one-vocation-to-another/[/url] Edited December 22, 2011 by MithLuin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I have a thread just like this on Vocation Station... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 [quote name='CatherineM' timestamp='1324523400' post='2355655'] I met my husband on Ave Maria Singles. I chose it for several reasons. I liked the idea that it is supposed to be for people looking to marry, rather than just date. That doesn't mean that there aren't jerks there who use it for the wrong reasons. I also liked the idea that you pay once. The idea being that you shouldn't feel rushed. They also had scholarships for those who were low income. No matter what site you use, be completely honest, and patient. [/quote] I wrote AMS and asked if I could get a discount since I'm jobless at the moment (looking for employment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 [quote name='Paladin D' timestamp='1324523338' post='2355652'] I went from one profession in which I had daily interaction with female co-workers and dealt with the general public (restaurant business), to another profession in which I have almost zero interaction with females and which rarely deals with the general public (Army Infantryman). I'm not generally one who can walk up to a random woman who is busy with a daily task and strike a conversation, unless there was a valid excuse or situation we were in to do so, such as asking an female employee's assistance on a certain product, or waiting in line at an event thus sharing a common interest, or etc. Just going up to somebody who may be working on college papers at a bookstore or catch up to a woman at the conclusion at Mass is not only creepy, but could be seen as rude behavior. Not trying to be difficult, just explaining my situation as I see it. [/quote] I totally understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyGrace Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 [quote name='Paladin D' timestamp='1324523338' post='2355652'] I'm not generally one who can walk up to a random woman who is busy with a daily task and strike a conversation, unless there was a valid excuse or situation we were in to do so, such as asking an female employee's assistance on a certain product, or waiting in line at an event thus sharing a common interest, or etc. Just going up to somebody who may be working on college papers at a bookstore or catch up to a woman at the conclusion at Mass is not only creepy, but could be seen as rude behavior. Not trying to be difficult, just explaining my situation as I see it. [/quote] Understandable. That being said, check your area for Catholic singles groups, or even prayer groups. The worst that can happen is that you get in a routine of going to prayer groups! Also, if you see a girl that you want to talk to, go ahead and do it! Don't worry about being creepy, just strike up natural conversation. Have confidence in what you do-if you start talking to someone and you're fidgety and stuff, she might think you're a serial killer. (joking...maybe lol). Remember-you are a MAN. You have intrinsic courage-it's time to get it out and be a man! You can do it! Also, forgive me if my post makes no sense...I'm really tired. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMcB Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) Sorry, Bud, I've got no advice on intraweb resources...my wife (and the Lord) frowns on me dating Be proactive but don't let it take away from all the joys of single life (LIKE FREE TIME AND NOT NEEDING A SECOND OPINION ON EVERY DECISION)...Hang in there, it'll happen if it's meant to be. The wife and I BOTH swore off marriage (well into our late 20s), until we met. We also swore off children, now we've got one on the ground and one on the way. Oh yeah, I'm also back in the Church and my bride is going through RCIA - another huge aspect of our lives that we never saw for ourselves. My point, life changes real quick and when it's time. Edited December 22, 2011 by DMcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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