Preparing for marriage when you are single and waiting

Anastasia Northrop joins Doug to discuss the importance of preparing for marriage while you are single. They share the importance of prayer and living in the present moment while being open to the vocation of marriage. Listener questions and comments: Cathy - After on and off online dating, I finally found the one. (36:46) Andrew - My wife and I met on online. I was very broken but God worked on me and led me to the woman who became my wife. (44:02)   Resources: National Conference for single Catholics https://nationalcatholicsingles.com/   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/   The trouble with dating Apps Endless swiping creates decision fatigue. Algorithms favor looks over compatibility. Ghosting has become socially acceptable. Too much focus on instant gratification. Profiles are curated to impress but not connect. Misleading photos set unrealistic expectations.