tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post430361200189395158..comments2023-12-25T11:13:04.495+00:00Comments on Seraphic Singles: The Cold Stench of DesperationSeraphichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251504033428511090noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-12463880848797773592012-10-11T04:13:10.094+01:002012-10-11T04:13:10.094+01:00My roommate and I talked about a No Men Overnight ...My roommate and I talked about a No Men Overnight Policy the first time we met to figure out if we were compatible. We are both Catholics and on board with the whole chastity thing (or at least trying) and had both had terrible experiences with roommates bringing their partners (or other more random people) home. In fact, she had had to amend a "No Boyfriend Overnight" policy with her previous roommate who hadn't ever brought over her boyfriend - but had invited many other strange men.<br /><br />It helps when you can find someone of similar moral convictions - or at least, who values peace of mind. There's a US website called 'roommate matcher' or something of sort where you can specify even such details, and find people who are compatible. <br /><br />Also, DC young Catholics have a facebook group for people looking for roommates. It's been enormously helpful - and every city with a large Catholic population could benefit from one.Urszulahttp://whereismysuitcase.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-60716236228703302082012-10-10T08:41:31.340+01:002012-10-10T08:41:31.340+01:00I'm glad the talk went well. It occurs to me t...I'm glad the talk went well. It occurs to me that Catholic women and women of other faiths might want to put a "No Men Overnight" policy together when they are interviewing potential roommates, with occasional exceptions for brothers and old friends from out of town if given 48 hour notice. <br /><br />And it doesn't have to be "about" how uncomfortable it is for women practising chastity to live with women who quite obviously aren't in your very own living space. It's about not having to live with men one didn't sign up to live with. Seraphichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251504033428511090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-89687229790369284372012-10-10T05:54:53.298+01:002012-10-10T05:54:53.298+01:00Thanks everyone! I think it went ok, the boyfriend...Thanks everyone! I think it went ok, the boyfriend is gone for the time being and I think we set up some guidelines for his next visit.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435555064199584507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-90948772942182235692012-10-10T04:40:00.684+01:002012-10-10T04:40:00.684+01:00Prayers sent up for you, Jessica! I had to have th...Prayers sent up for you, Jessica! I had to have that dreaded conversation not once but twice with my roommates last spring. It went surprisingly well; I was able to communicate that I really cared about their long-term well-being and though they didn't agree to live morally, they did change the most egregious, just-plain-bad-manners aspects. I wasn't sad to move out, but I'm glad I have been able to continue the friendships after having made clear what I believed. May the Holy Spirit be with all of you!OntarioGalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-87372274504341069632012-10-10T03:03:47.558+01:002012-10-10T03:03:47.558+01:00Jessica, I read your comment at literally 10:00pm ...Jessica, I read your comment at literally 10:00pm Eastern time, and sent up prayers for you right away. I hope the conversation smooths the way for more peaceful and fair times in your apartment!Mustard Seednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-34445513647221384282012-10-10T02:04:24.245+01:002012-10-10T02:04:24.245+01:00Good luck, and prayers your way, Jessica! I've...Good luck, and prayers your way, Jessica! I've been in those sticky roommate situations before, and it's never fun! I hope you find a solution. Urszulahttp://whereismysuitcase.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-12658028218179737092012-10-10T01:26:25.138+01:002012-10-10T01:26:25.138+01:00Totally unrelated, but definitely a "singles&...Totally unrelated, but definitely a "singles" issue -- Can I ask for prayers from the "Seraphic Community" for peace in my apartment? I share a place with two girls, M and T, and tonight (at 10 pm New York time) T and myself are having the dreaded "your boyfriend has stayed with us for a month, this is not OK" conversation with M. I don't want to keep sharing a bathroom and living space with this guy if he's not going to pay rent or at least acknowledging the situation, but I also want to live in a peaceful place! I'm super anxious about the conversation tonight, I hate conflict. Thanks everyone :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435555064199584507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-75059383289697528872012-10-09T23:34:05.211+01:002012-10-09T23:34:05.211+01:00Oh my. Like a real Spice Girl! How fun.
{Am I d...Oh my. Like a real Spice Girl! How fun.<br /><br />{Am I dating myself?!}MaryJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-42159973263814561862012-10-09T16:23:42.637+01:002012-10-09T16:23:42.637+01:00Jordan is a British "glamour model". Her...Jordan is a British "glamour model". Her real name is Katie Price, and she is or was a hero to all girls who think they can achieve fame, riches and love by appearing topless on page 3 of a British tabloid newspaper and dating football stars. <br /><br />Seraphichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251504033428511090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-72346443962968619172012-10-09T16:09:31.835+01:002012-10-09T16:09:31.835+01:00Amen MaryJane.Amen MaryJane.Marianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-87794340949866920392012-10-09T13:31:49.965+01:002012-10-09T13:31:49.965+01:00Who is Jordan?
Also, I would add to the list, Cal...Who is Jordan?<br /><br />Also, I would add to the list, Calling The Ex. Emailing The Ex. Texting the Ex. Do not do it, do not permit your friends to do it, and take away their access to technology if they are stubborn. They will wake up one day and realize that their desparation is now archived, forever.<br /><br />If they just cannot help it, give them a piece of paper and a pen and let them write their hearts out. Tell them you will mail the letter. Practice Jesuit styled mental reservation.MaryJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-8070687369216873162012-10-09T13:20:46.445+01:002012-10-09T13:20:46.445+01:00Yikes this made me cringe! I am still embarrassed ...Yikes this made me cringe! I am still embarrassed of my past (albeit mostly lesser) follies. I think everybody feels this way right?Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559206648971338473noreply@blogger.com