Mate Selection

Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef › Youth, Dating and Friendship

6 questions

I am getting involved with someone. There were a couple concerns I had, but I'm not sure if they are valid. One thing is he doesn't seem to be as involved in the church…
There is a strong emotional connection between the two of us because of a very long history of communication. I do enjoy her company very much when we are in the same…
I'm confused, hurt, and lost. Since marriage was the path I chose, I had several people propose from different states with various degrees, life, personalities, and so…
One of our priests was in a sermon and he quoted your grace about 3 different kinds of marriages: Emotional --- this one is based on emotions and usually ends up in…
I am a 30 year old male and was recently introduced to someone who is 3 years older. Is the fact that she is older by 3 years a problem and if it should be cause enough…
I need advice with relationships. I am 25 years of age and I have been extremely anxious for the past few weeks. I am a servant and serve alongside with a female servant…

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