🌹🙏🌹 ASK PAIGE, EP. 9: Catholic Speed Dating Advice

Summary

In this episode of her 'Ask Paige' series, Paige addresses a viewer's question about Catholic speed dating, offering practical advice while emphasizing traditional Catholic femininity. She explains how speed dating can be a safe, controlled way to meet potential partners and highlights the importance of observing virtue, red flags, and compatibility over superficial traits. Paige outlines a clear framework for the first 1–3 months of post-event interactions, including managing communication, evaluating red flags, and establishing boundaries before exclusivity. She also stresses maintaining feminine energy by keeping conversations brief, spaced out, and noncommittal until a suitable partner emerges, all while trusting in God’s guidance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Joining a YouTube Channel membership can provide exclusive content and perks not shared elsewhere.
• 😀 Many people lack proper guidance on how to choose a partner, often due to the influence of the 1960s liberal feminist movement.
• 😀 Speed dating events are a great way to quickly filter out unsuitable partners compared to online dating platforms.
• 😀 Feminine women should be exclusive and picky about who they allow access to in their lives, both online and offline.
• 😀 A speed dating event is a quick way to assess potential compatibility, but it's important not to make quick judgments based solely on first impressions.
• 😀 It’s essential to look beyond physical appearances and assess a potential partner's virtues and red flags during speed dating.
• 😀 A speed dating event is not about finding a relationship or marriage right away but about creating a foundation for further exploration if there's a connection.
• 😀 After a successful speed dating event, further steps include getting to know someone through friendship first, not rushing into exclusivity.
• 😀 The first three months of getting to know someone should be spent evaluating their character and background before committing to a relationship.
• 😀 If someone asks for exclusivity too soon, it's a red flag, as it may indicate a desire to rush things or manipulate you for personal gain.

Q & A

What is the main topic of Paige's video?

The main topic is advice on participating in Catholic speed dating while maintaining traditional femininity and assessing potential partners for suitability.

Why does Paige encourage viewers to join the TCF YouTube Channel membership?

She encourages joining to access exclusive content and additional perks that are not available publicly, providing extra guidance and resources.

What are the two key articles Paige recommends reading before attending a speed dating event?

The two articles are 'Early Dating Red Flags' and 'Stages of a Traditional Catholic Courtship.' These provide guidance on spotting red flags and understanding the phases of courtship.

How does Paige suggest assessing men during a speed dating event?

She suggests observing men's body language, checking if they can maintain a conversation, and looking for early red flags.

Why does Paige consider speed dating more feminine than online dating?

Because it allows women to quickly filter out unsuitable men without giving unrestricted access to their personal space, maintaining exclusivity and control.

What is Paige's advice regarding the first three months after meeting someone at a speed dating event?

She advises using the first three months to assess red flags, check background information, ensure stability, and determine compatibility before exclusivity is established.

How should a woman respond if a man asks for exclusivity too early?

She should respond politely and lightheartedly, indicating she is enjoying getting to know him but prefers to wait until a more appropriate time, usually one to three months.

What are some guidelines Paige gives for communication during the early dating period?

Keep phone calls short and limited, avoid texting excessively, respond with measured timing, and maintain emotional detachment to assess the man's character clearly.

How does Paige suggest evaluating a man's suitability beyond physical appearance?

Look for virtue, stability, proper behavior, lack of red flags, and alignment with traditional Catholic values rather than focusing solely on looks.

What is Paige's overall philosophy on dating and maintaining femininity?

Women should remain exclusive, discerning, and mindful of their time and emotional investment. Speed dating can be a tool to identify compatible partners while upholding traditional Catholic values and femininity.

What should a woman do if red flags appear after exchanging details with a potential partner?

She should calmly and quickly end the connection without detailing the red flags, avoiding teaching the man to manipulate or deceive better.