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Young Catholic Men Discuss the State of Dating and Relationships Today, by Rob Marco – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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By Rob Marco, Catholic World Report, March 15, 2026

Rob Marco is a married father of three. He holds a MA in Theology from Villanova University. Rob has appeared on EWTN’s “The Journey Home” and his writing has been featured at Crisis Magazine, OnePeterFive, SpiritualDirection.com, and other Catholic publications.  ….

 

I recently spoke with seven young men about what they are looking for in a potential spouse, the role of technology for Gen Z, and how their faith informs how they think of marriage.

As a married Gen-Xer, with kids, who’s been out of the dating world for almost two decades, I wanted to get some insight into how young men are faring in meeting a potential mate. Healthy Catholic marriages that are open to life are important, of course, and I think the topic of issues faced by young men in dating deserves more attention. I also, as a father, wanted some perspective and insights about my own kids entering the dating world in the next decade and the challenges they may face.

I recently spoke with seven faithful Catholic men, ranging in age from early twenties to mid-thirties, on the state of dating. My questions posed to them ranged from the challenges they are facing in meeting women to the role of technology for Gen Z, what young Catholic men are looking for in a potential spouse, and how their faith informs how they think of marriage and what they expect in matrimony. …

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