www.vocation.com - Dating and Discerning

	Am I normal for having two different men leave me for the priesthood?
	Why do some spiritual directors tell those considering a vocation to date?
	What should I do if someone starts to show interest in me, and I also feel the attraction, despite my possible vocation?
	Is it right to date a seminarian?
	Am I being fair to this guy I'm dating when I'm pretty sure I want to join an order?
	So can I date in high school if I'm thinking priesthood?
	I'm totally torn between discerning my vocation and continuing to date my very holy boyfriend.
	If you're discerning a vocation, is it okay to go to the prom with a friend, since it's your last time with your friends in High School?
	Is it wrong for me to want a boyfriend at the same time as considering being a religious?
	How do I explain to my boyfriend that I want to be a sister?
	Can I enter religious life without an experience of relationships with the other sex?
	If I know I have a vocation, would it be a sin to date in high school?
	If I am considering a religious vocation to the Priesthood should I date other girls in High School?
	My boyfriend wants to become a priest I'm crushed.
	I'm confused about whether I should be dating.
	Is not finding the right boyfriend a sign that I'm called to religious life?
	I am about to get married to my girlfriend, but I'm not sure if I'm still called to the priesthood: what should I do?
	If my boyfriend feels a calling to the priesthood should we keep dating?
	I was happy living celibacy and then kissed a girl. Any suggestions?
	Is there some way of verifying my vocation without seriously hurting this woman who I love very much?
	Is this a fear? Or a vocation?
	My feelings for her are evolving. What should I do?
	How can I best tell my girlfriend?
	Will my love for her fade with time?
	Should I follow my feelings to become a nun or should I wait and see if there is guy out there for me?
	Will natual attraction to members of the opposite gender hurt my relationship with Christ?
	Will dating confirm my decision to enter the seminary?
	Could it be that God would want me to marry even though from the time I was a little girl I have wanted to become a nun?
	How do I decide between married life and religious life?
	How can I discern my callings?
	Would it be a good idea to try dating or should I go straight to the convent first?
	Is it essential to have the experience of dating before going into the priesthood?
	My feelings for a guy seem to be getting in the way of my vocation. Is it a temptation? What does God want from me?
	No matter what the cause, I still feel like I am losing her.
	This totally awesome guy or a nun?
	Should I date this guy who doesn't understand the Faith?
	I am in love with a guy who wants to become a priest.
	If I join the convent without dating, is that impulsive?
	Is it desirable that a priest have had any experience of being happily in love before entering seminary?
	I don't know how to end the relationship without breaking her heart or mine. Can you help me?
	Sometimes I get angry that He took the love of my life away from me. If you could give me any advice I would appreciate it.
	I thought God put him in my life for a lifetime but he has discerned he is called to return to the Seminary. What is God's will?

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