http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm Anthony Buono's blog for dating single Catholics. en-us Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:20:17 -0700 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:41:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss AnthonyBuono@6stonejars.com AnthonyBuono@6stonejars.com http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/8/12/Should-I-be-flirting-more Dear Anthony: I feel that I am competing with women who are more flirtatious than me. A nice mam I am seeing likes to look at women who dress a little more provocative and who flirt. I am not like that; I'm just myself. I dress modern and pretty, but... Ask Anthony Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:41:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/8/12/Should-I-be-flirting-more http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/8/3/An-Alternative-Route I thought this article was worth sharing again, as it is an issue that many face.  I posted it in a week where two entries were posted on the same day, so some of you may have missed it the first time. Dear Anthony, I really thought that I... Ask Anthony Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/8/3/An-Alternative-Route http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/7/20/Its-not-about-being-good-enough In the past two posts we have discussed being “good enough” for someone you are dating. This is a temptation that many experience.  It’s easy to cut yourself down, or put someone on a pedestal.    Another temptat... Ask Anthony Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:42:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/7/20/Its-not-about-being-good-enough http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/7/13/Am-I-not-showing-enough-of-my-flaws (In response to Lisa’s comment on “I’m not good enough for you” article, whose comment is paraphrased here) I am beginning to develop a new friendship and this man keeps telling me what a 'good' person I am.  This ma... Ask Anthony Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:03:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/7/13/Am-I-not-showing-enough-of-my-flaws http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/6/14/Why-arent-I-getting-replies Dear Anthony, I know you get this comment all the time, but I find it so frustrating that I have e-mailed three men this year, with not one response. Not even a "not interested." I know I need patience and I pray to God daily to guide me t... Ask Anthony Online dating Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:45:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/6/14/Why-arent-I-getting-replies http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/5/28/Shouldnt-we-work-on-ourselves-to-be-better-prepared-for-marriage Dear Anthony, I’ve been trying to be a good, Catholic woman, and trying to prepare to be a good wife. But why is it that none of the men that I have met so far have any interest in preparing themselves to be a good husband and act like if thi... Ask Anthony Fri, 28 May 2010 10:39:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/5/28/Shouldnt-we-work-on-ourselves-to-be-better-prepared-for-marriage http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/5/19/Preserved-from-unchaste-temptations Dear Anthony, I am a chaste woman who takes the teachings of the Church seriously. I have been dating Catholic men for 30 years and have grown discouraged that I will ever meet the right person. Sadly, most of these men I've dated make no apology for... Ask Anthony Wed, 19 May 2010 15:04:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/5/19/Preserved-from-unchaste-temptations http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/5/4/Seeking-a-Traveling-Man Dear Anthony, Are men intimidated by me because I travel so much? I am 50 years old with no kids and don’t intend on just sitting around for the rest of my life. Traveling is important to me, it is a hobby that I very much enjoy and I want to... Ask Anthony Tue, 04 May 2010 07:28:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2010/5/4/Seeking-a-Traveling-Man http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/10/21/The-frustration-of-getting-no-reply Dear Anthony, Why can’t people show common Christian courtesy and send a reply to a message? I know you have spoken about this in the past, but it’s just too frustrating and I am wondering what the point is anymore of using the site i... Ask Anthony Online dating Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:47:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/10/21/The-frustration-of-getting-no-reply http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/10/3/What-should-I-do-when-I-find-myself-becoming-attracted-to-an-old-friend Dear Anthony, I’m a single woman and I’ve been good friends with a single man for several years. Lately I find myself comparing other men to him and seeing that no one measures up, and I feel upset whenever he talks about other women.... Ask Anthony Online Dating FAQ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:29:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/10/3/What-should-I-do-when-I-find-myself-becoming-attracted-to-an-old-friend http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/9/18/Hes-too-busy-to-meet-me Dear Anthony, I’ve been in regular contact with a man in writing and on the phone for a couple of months. When I mentioned to him that we should plan to meet in person, he said he has so much going on in his life right now that he doesn&rsq... Ask Anthony Online Dating FAQ Dating Online dating Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:29:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/9/18/Hes-too-busy-to-meet-me http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/8/21/Is-there-a-call-to-marriage-after-not-having-the-call-for-years-prior Dear Anthony, I take exception to the assumption you make in your column "The Call to Marriage" that there is only a calling to the priesthood and that marriage is a default position. This point of view is valid only for someone who has... Ask Anthony Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:24:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/8/21/Is-there-a-call-to-marriage-after-not-having-the-call-for-years-prior http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/8/18/How-should-I-deal-with-my-boyfriends-past-sexual-experiences Dear Anthony, Do you have any advice for a dating couple with a difference in past sexual experiences? (I have had none; my boyfriend has had some.) In Patricia Wrona’s book The Exclamation, she writes that it is better if a couple is equal... Ask Anthony Dating Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:28:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/8/18/How-should-I-deal-with-my-boyfriends-past-sexual-experiences http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/8/11/Should-one-be-debtfree-before-marrying Dear Anthony, I’m dating a man who’s great in every way but he happens to be deeply in debt (not through his own fault), and he is working on becoming debt-free before marriage. I’m a bit concerned about his situation and wonder... Ask Anthony Online Dating FAQ Dating Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:17:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/8/11/Should-one-be-debtfree-before-marrying http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/8/8/Is-he-interested-or-just-being-polite Dear Anthony, I’m a member of Ave Maria Singles. I initiated contact with another member and he replied that the long distance between us was a problem for him, but to feel free to correspond. I replied that I try not to make distance an is... Ask Anthony Online Dating FAQ Online dating Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:36:00 -0700 http://www.6StoneJars.com/index.cfm/2009/8/8/Is-he-interested-or-just-being-polite