eustace scrubb Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Just one question: Do they enjoy the weather up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='eustace scrubb' timestamp='1325132907' post='2359124'] Just one question: Do they enjoy the weather up there? [/quote] The weather is great 6 months of the year. There's no snow this year, and we're getting above freezing tomorrow. Neither of us has put anything more than a hoodie on so far this year. My Canada born friends are all into cross country skiing or ice skating, so this weather is natural for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eustace scrubb Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks, but I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='Paladin D' timestamp='1325120782' post='2358887'] Thanks for the info everyone, think I'll be sticking with CatholicMatch.com . [/quote] Met my husband there, two dear friends met their husbands there, my BIL met his soon-to-be fiancee there, and my husband's family is great friends with one of the founders (and he's a great Catholic guy) So I definitely think CatholicMatch is a great way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Just wanted to add that I contacted ava maria as a first try, just to see what they say, and told them about my disabilities and low income, and they gave me a promo code for a reduced join fee. So, good news for you Mater! I imagine CatholicMatch would, too. I'm NOT joining any site right now as I'm discerning two orders. But if I discern marriage in the future, I'll be ready to go... Edited December 29, 2011 by JoyfulLife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcts Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Blah. Does anyone want to contribute to the "MCTS really wants to join CatholicMatch but is broke so we're giving her money" fund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMaro Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 [quote name='Paladin D' timestamp='1324514811' post='2355524'] 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. [/quote] I'd recommend you check out the member statistics of AMS before joining: [url="http://www.avemariasingles.com/Ave-Maria-Catholic-Singles-member-statistics.cfm"]http://www.avemarias...-statistics.cfm[/url] I joined and found that there weren't any guys in my state, and hardly any within a couple hundred miles. You might be closer to other members than I am, but for me, any relationship I might have with any of the members would be long distance, and I don't do long distance very well... Plus, there are hardly any members to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithLuin Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Well, it only takes one person to be a match for you...but yes, I see your point about numbers and location. It is my impression that Catholic Match is the larger site, so it should have a bigger pool to choose from....but people will be more likely to notice you on Ave Maria. So, either way could work to your advantage! Catholic Match is decently international; don't know about Ave Maria. [b]Joyful[/b], discern [i]one vocation at a time[/i]! And as for the discounts....you all do realize that dating costs money, right? If you're going to be the traditional chivalrous guy, that means you pay for the whole thing - so even if it's just dinner and a movie, that's 2 movie tickets plus 2 meals, and easily you're looking at $50 for a first date. If the two of you aren't in the same state, then factor in travel expenses for when you do finally decide to meet. It is strongly, strongly recommended that the first time you meet someone from online be in public, not at anyone's house (no one has any business knowing your street address right off the bat). So, even if you have a more low key meeting, you're still going to be spending some money on it. Just pointing out that this *isn't* free once you sign up, even if communication on the site is free to members. That being said, there's often deals offered on CM if you're willing to pay for 6 mo. all at once up front, rather than the monthly fee. So, if you're interested...save up and then purchase a six month subscription while they're having a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMaro Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Yeah, I saw AMS advertised on TV, so I thought there'd be more members. It wasn't until after I joined that I learned that there were very few members and that you're expected to date long distance or not at all. That doesn't work for me. I've tried it, and it's a disaster. I gather it works for other people though. So if someone is up for it, they should try it. I am, however, trying to give people who can't do long distance the warning that I didn't get. You only pay one time, but it was a total waste of money for someone like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMaro Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 But I should add that my mother found her husband on AMS. She's a trucker, so almost nowhere in this country is really long distance to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
got2luvjc Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1324514921' post='2355528'] phatmass.com/phorum [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 [quote name='Paladin D' timestamp='1324516632' post='2355551'] 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. [/quote] it's hard to actively find a spouse on phatmass when you're not really on phatmass. (not saying this judgmentally, i just know that you've had commitments that have precluded you being on phatmass more so people can get to know you. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 [quote name='MithLuin' timestamp='1325308346' post='2360449'] [b]Joyful[/b], discern [i]one vocation at a time[/i]! [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretTeresa Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I suggest Twitter. You can follow tons of Catholics, they'll follow you, and if you act intellectual, you might meet someone. (I just got a tweet from a guy on there asking me out when I get back down South. Second guy who's asked me out via twitter since October) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman82 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The other thing I would suggest would be to find a site that may not be so much dating-oriented but rather a website for Catholics with the same hobbies as you (whether it be a sport like softball, hockey, martial arts, or bowling, or guns, etc.). If not a Catholic site per se, you may recognize the person as being on both the "hobby" site and the Catholic dating site, and this may help "break the ice" with her (which is how I "broke the ice" with the last lady I dated, since at tthe conference we both recognized each other's name tags from being on a common Catholic motorcycle email list I helped maintain). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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