Are you a woman looking for a man? Look for a man who is a son, a brother and a father. Look for a man who is already a spiritual father – he’s a protector, a defender, a leader, he is a brother to both man and women. Look at the way he treats other men. Look at who his friends are, at who he is close to – he can’t fake this. How does he treat other women. Is he is good spiritual son; does he serve, does he obey, does he say “how can I help?” Does he show up early and contribute. Does he do humble things behind the scenes? (Thanks to David Sloan for this idea.)
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And read the archives of Still Seraphic (she's not actually a Mad Trad, though the top post might suggest so!)
Hard to find such a man! It's good advice but such men are extremely few and far between. In England in our Catholic Parishes there's a whole generation missing, maybe even two. Those thinking of dating are blessed to find a practicing Catholic never mind someone with all the qualities you list!
I agree with Anonymous. But the point you make also presents to us the reality of the New Evangelisation, as a challenge. In orther words, the need to rebuild Christian personality via the the family and via the ecclesial community.
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