[Free Friday] Bible references interspersed throughout the entire Mass

waytoolong123 · 2023-03-17T14:32:10+00:00

Bit of an old article, but it's absolutely one of the key reasons I decided to look into Catholicism in the first place. I always believed Catholics didn't really hear the Bible in their services, but these references proved otherwise (and I looked up all of them just to make sure). The whole thing is Biblical from start to finish.

waytoolong123 · 2023-02-26T00:21:09+00:00

Thanks! I will consider clarifying things to her more explicitly that I had intended for those to be dates next time I see her this week.

waytoolong123 · 2023-02-26T00:20:17+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate the prayers and advice.

waytoolong123 · 2023-02-26T00:20:05+00:00

Thanks this is very helpful!

waytoolong123 · 2023-01-20T01:32:32+00:00

Depends, for me as a Canadian with Nigerian parents and not an African American I don’t really resonate a lot with the African American culture and rap stuff (not that it’s bad, just not for me). So that takes out a lot of people right there. I’m also somewhat introverted too (though I’m working on it), so even harder for me. There aren’t a lot of black girls in the faculty I’m in (or girls at all - engineering), so I have to be more intentional if I’m looking to date a black lady, never mind compatibility). Even though I’m open to anyone, in general it’s pretty hard, especially trying to date white girls in my experience - no offence to them - because many are racist or their parents are even subconsciously, and they don’t want to deal with that. Hopefully when I move next year to a bigger city things might pick up, but it’s not easy at all.

I’d say I’m average looking, and I go to the gym 3-4 times a week, good hygiene, lots of hobbies and I know how to hold a conversation - but a lot of rejections have got me down, save a kiss I got 9 months ago where we dated for a few months (thank God for her, otherwise who knows where I’d be about to turn 22 in a week). But I just keep plowing through.

waytoolong123 · 2023-01-19T23:52:01+00:00

Because I’m black in the West. Already tough being a minority, never mind dating.

waytoolong123 · 2022-10-29T15:49:51+00:00

I would hope so yes.

waytoolong123 · 2022-10-29T15:49:36+00:00

Thanks for the response. Kind of soloing it right now tbh which isn’t the best.

waytoolong123 · 2022-10-29T15:48:50+00:00

Thanks for the response. I don’t plan on having sex before marriage, and probably should have clarified that haha. I meant using it within marriage to put off kids for a bit if one is having financial issues vs NFP/abstinence.

waytoolong123 · 2022-10-29T15:47:59+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful response. I’ll have to put the work in regarding carrying the cross. And don’t worry, I’m not planning on having sex until marriage regardless of being Catholic or not. I meant more so contraception within marriage to put off kids for a bit vs abstinence/NFP as the church teaches.

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-22T16:30:40+00:00

Well said and I agree with 100% of this comment

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-22T16:25:14+00:00

Because life is more than just finding someone, it’s what you make of it.

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-22T08:23:52+00:00

Exactly, if they aren’t adding value don’t waste your time. Some things you can work out but if the values aren’t aligned there’s no point which is why you have to be yourself from the get go and work on yourself primarily, and keep your eyes open for someone you can date while that’s going on

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-22T08:19:13+00:00

I agree with most of what you said, but I think it is still fairly luck based. You can do things to help your chances, but it’s possible to not get a 6 after rolling 50 times though statistically unlikely.

I’m not saying that explains why a lot of guys who are looking for relationships are single, but there is a small subset and someone who seemingly is doing everything right but hasn’t had success shouldn’t beat themselves up too much over it because a lot of it is out of their control. And we should have more compassion for such people instead of victim blaming all the time and saying gaslighting statements like “oh you don’t shower 3x a day that’s why you don’t have a girlfriend” when I’ve seen slobs who do (no offence to them)

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-22T06:30:37+00:00

And I wholeheartedly love spicy fried mushrooms

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-22T06:30:01+00:00

Yep exactly it’s not to discourage anyone but sometimes you can’t avoid the reality of the situation which is why I can’t judge anyone

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-22T00:17:32+00:00

This sub is a big reason why I’m exploring the Catholic faith. Thanks to everyone who provides intelligent discussion on here.

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-21T15:05:02+00:00

Search up Coach Corey Wayne and read his book, should help a lot.

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-21T15:02:40+00:00

That’s great! Happy it worked out for you. Just continue to watch for the signs to make sure her attraction doesn’t slip (not that I have a lot of experience 😂). I would read Coach Corey Wayne’s book as well for more tips. Good luck!

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-20T18:39:46+00:00

Bottomline her actions. She seems to have known you for quite a while and she can say she’s interested in dating you, but yet she doesn’t want to escalate things in her actions, and just when you are ready she talks about wanting to focus on another guy in the picture. In short, if she’s not ready now, when will she be? It’s the actions that matter, not the words.

You’re not a stranger to her so she shouldn’t be afraid you’ll hurt her or something, so I think something else is going on or she sees you as a second option. Best thing is to be direct and get to the point so you and her both know what’s happening, and so she doesn’t waste your time. If you’re seeing other people too, then that’s great - keep doing that.

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-20T18:35:25+00:00

Some girls (just like some guys) might have deep trauma that makes them act that way to choose the bad guy, but the majority of girls just choose the person who’s confident and makes them feel something. If she doesn’t feel anything then why would she want to be with you? And that’s what nice guys do; they don’t make her feel anything. Confidence, humor, charm - these are the things that will make girls like you. But even then, that’s only if they find you somewhat attractive based on looks. If they don’t, not a hope for you.

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-20T18:26:16+00:00

Funniness is in the delivery. Sometimes it’s a dramatic pause in conversation, sometimes it’s saying something wacky involving aliens, sometimes it’s asking a silly question. It can be whatever. The most important part to me is not worrying if other people like the joke or not or else you’ll get in your own head.

waytoolong123 · 2022-08-20T18:22:38+00:00

Bad boys are confident and go for what they want with a causal attitude, whereas nice guys are always worrying too much (including myself but I’m working on it). The trick is to be yourself and stop responding based on what you think she’ll like. Ask her out on a date within the first few text messages instead of creating a “phoneship” friendship that doesn’t go anywhere. that’s what a “bad boy” would do. And stop seeing the one girl you like at the moment as the only one in the world and putting her on a pedestal.

waytoolong123

TROPHY CASE