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Stop Looking for Your Soul Mate!
By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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Blind Date!
By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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Is lying a way of life for women?

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan 

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Box, Wine and Love Letter

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Mixed Marriage Picture

Young Catholics might be more serious about marriage than they are about the Church

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan 

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A new survey reveals significant generational differences in Catholic attitudes toward marriage

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan 

Pure Sex, Pure Love—My Boyfriend's Back?

Men, women & sports

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex Pure Love Third Wheel

Is the married vs. single dynamic causing a strain in your friendships?

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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A new approach to New Year’s resolutions
By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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Fattily Ever After…

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure Love The Marriage Myth
Scaring women about their marriage prospects distracts us from truly urgent issues

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The Florists Daughter beautifully captures a “relentlessly modest” life
By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Our Readers Respond

Slutoween scares some, amuses others and forces one reader to reach for the catechism!

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Slutoween

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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The Challenges of Long-Distance Relationships

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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A Moral Theologian Answers Questions on

Sin, Sex and the Sacraments

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Sin, Sex and Sacrament
A candid discussion

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure Love X-Games II
Should you invite your ex to your wedding?

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure Love: X-Games

Can you be friends with your ex?

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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"BustedHalo readers respond to Dr. Whelan's latest Pure Sex column on the challenges of cohabitation..."

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The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde

The Challenges of Cohabitation

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

In Response to “Misandry”

Our readers from around the world sound off on our latest

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The Misery of Misandry... Are men inferior to women?

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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The National Catholic Singles Conference

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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What makes a date? What makes it great?

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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Do you lie about what you do on a first date?

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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A Catholic engaged encounter

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex Pure Love-Kiss and Run

An interview with the author of a new book on

commitment-phobic women

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Help!

It’s not just another four letter word

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure (Unrequited) Love

When the one you love doesn’t feel the same
By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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What women and men look
for in a spouse has changed drastically in the last 60 years
By Christine B. Whelan

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10 New Year’s Tips for Meeting that Special Someone in 2007

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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Holiday survival tips for couples
By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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The Bad News About Unwed Mothers

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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Too busy for God?

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Slicing the Pie Too Thin?

How important is shared faith for high-achievers searching for love?

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex Pure Love: Why Smart Men Marry

Smart Women

BustedHalo EXCLUSIVE!

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure Love:  Money Matters

15 Tips for young married couples... because religion isn't the only hot-button issue

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Pure Sex Pure Love: Bridezilla is Born!

How fine china and fluffy towels turned me into a monster

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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How to Avoid Jealousy in your “Opposite Sex” Friendships

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Should I go to confession for attending to Madonna’s tour? Our Readers Respond

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Can a guy and a girl be 'just friends'?

Opposite-sex friendships are great, and can be uncomplicated. Or they can get you into a whole heap of trouble.
by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Have I Sinned?
Should I confess for attending Madonna's Confessions tour?

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Advice on Being a Great "Date"

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Hitching a ride on the Wedding Train

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex Pure Love Catholic Do's and Don'ts

A Guide for Wedding Guests.

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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What advice can clergy give on relationships and sexuality?

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Letters to Pure Sex, Pure Love

Reactions to "Holy Orders and Marriage."

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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An Anglican Wedding Prompts Questions

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Updating the Best of Pure Sex, Pure Love 

"Be careful of statistics, percentages and opinion polls. They don't always tell you the whole story."

By Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Impure Thoughts

What are they and where do they come from?

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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Give of Yourself This Lent

by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

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How can churches help young Catholics find their match?

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The many languages of love

Pure Sex, Pure Love: The M-Bomb

"If a guy sees a future with a woman, he’s going to bring it up. If he avoids the point, that doesn’t bode well."

Pure Sex Pure Love: Turn Your Cablight On

Advice for Catholic Dating from a Jewish New York City Dating Expert

Pure Sex, Pure Love: When words get in the way

"Good communication means getting over your fears..."

Pure Sex Pure Love: 'Tis the Season

Advice for How to Survive the Holidays

Pure Sex Pure Love: Love and Marriage

Advice on love and marriage from those who've been there and done it.

Pure Sex, Pure Love: This Thing Called Love  

Is it really love only if you feel butterflies in your stomach and don't sleep at night?

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Magazine Quizzes

WARNING: Quizzes in women's magazines may be harmful to your relationship.

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Changing Faith Together

What happens if your spouse became significantly more—or less—religious?

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Facts & Feelings

Why getting to know someone takes time -- and not just a background search.

Pure Sex, Pure Love: How Far Is too Far?
If you are committed to remaining a virgin until marriage, where do you draw the line on physical intimacy?

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Premarital Sex
Is premarital sex ALWAYS a sin?

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Let's Talk About Sex
The argument for chastity

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Why Girls Watch Sex & the City
It's more than the shoes, boys

Pure Sex, Pure Love: If It's This Difficult Can It Really Be Love?
"Faith can offer perspective on the worth and meaning of the commitment a person has made.”

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Public Displays of Affection
Should a woman take her husband’s name, and should a man wear a wedding ring?

Pure Sex, Pure Love: First Impressions
"People are able to judge each others potential compatibility within moments of meeting."

Pure Sex, Pure Love: Religion
When is the right time to bring up religion in a relationship?

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