It can be difficult to know whether you can trust someone in the first place. It can be especially difficult to know how to trust someone again if they have hurt you. Some people respond to the question by trusting people almost completely and backing off only when they get hurt. Others do the opposite, witholding trust until someone has jumped through enough hoops to prove themselves. Obviously, neither approach works. In dealing with the question of trust, the most important... Read more
A Question of Trust: Trust is an important part of any relationship, especially the kind of intimate, loving relationships called for by the Theology of the Body. Today, we’ll look at how to know whether you really can trust someone in the first place and how to regain trust once it’s lost. Call in with your questions about trust at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1pm Eastern (11-Noon C). And Don’t forget to respond to our M2L Q of the D: ... Read more
I love this article. It is a terrific, thoughtful, scientific, and ultimately, (unintentionally) very Catholic view of the differences between the sexes. When most people talk about gender differences, they lapse into useless stereotypes. For instance, “Women like to talk and men don’t” Really? So if a man likes to talk to his friends does that make him less manly? Or how about another example, “Men like to solve problems and women like to talk about problems.” Really? Women don’t want... Read more
Coming Fri on More2Life Radio–The Marriage Care Kit. Today on More2Life, we’ll look at everything you need to make your marriage great. We’ll have tips on improving intimacy, communication prayer, and joy in your life together. Call in from Noon-1 Eastern at 877-573-7825 to share what makes your marriage great and to get advice on removing any obstacles that stand in the way. Can’t get M2L on a Catholic radio station near you? Tune in live online at www.avemariaradio.net, listen... Read more
Charisse Tierney has got it exactly right in this terrific post about teaching kids about the Catholic vision of love and sex. Too many parents are afraid of this topic. We should relish the opportunity to help our kids understand God’s plan for love and relationships. My book with my wife, Lisa, Beyond the Birds and the Bees (2nd ed.) can help parents with the nuts and bolts of raising moral, healthy, kids who are not only knowledgeable about the Catholic vision... Read more
This is just so painful. The Church in the US has made so many strides on this issue. These recent developments are an object lesson in snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Rebecca Hamilton offers a terrific response… I support the bishops. How many times, over how many issues, have I said that? I support them whenever and however they teach and preach the Gospel of Christ. I support them in their battles against secularism and the social dissolution... Read more
New research by the Royal Society says that women taking oral contraceptives, “scored lower on measures of sexual satisfaction and partner attraction, experienced increasing sexual dissatisfaction during the relationship, and were more likely to be the one to initiate an eventual separation if it occurred.” The study did also suggest that the same contracepting women were more likely to be satisfied with the non-sexual aspects of their relationships, but the researchers note that this is because the pill causes women to be... Read more
When Doing Right Turns Out Wrong–We all know that being self-sacrificing should make relationships better. But what about times when doing good for others causes us to be ignored, resented, or abused? New research shows that the difference comes down to HOW you’re being self-donative, not if. In fact, some types of generosity actually make relationships worse. Today we’ll explore those times when it feels like doing the right thing in your relationship keeps turning out wrong and we’ll identify... Read more
One of the most common concerns young people encounter as they begin to pursue adult relationships is the question of cohabitation. Living together before, or instead of, marriage has not only become acceptable in the last 30 years, it has become the norm. According to the US Census bureau, there was a 72% increase in unmarried couples living together between the years from 1990 to 2000. Further, about 54% of women have, or will have, lived together with a boyfriend... Read more
The Theology of the Body reminds us that families aren’t just biological units or relationships of convenience. They are spiritual signs to each other and the world. Today, we’ll talk about family prayer, and how your family can both encounter God and love each other more deeply in everyday life. Don’t forget to answer the M2L FB Q of the D: 1. What ways do you pray together as a family? 2. What do you find to be the challenges... Read more
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