Author Archive for Anthony Buono

The Inhuman Relationship of Mary and Joseph
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The Inhuman Relationship of Mary and Joseph

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Every year at Christmas time I think of the many people who experience a more acute loneliness that the season has a way of drawing out of those who are literally alone or feel alone, even among their friends and family. It’s an inescapable desire to have that one special person with whom you can […]

Dear Anthony: Natural Family Planning
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Dear Anthony: Natural Family Planning

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Dear Anthony, I’m getting married soon and I wanted to find out exactly how NFP works, since that’s what the Church recommends.  I have saved myself for my husband and remained pure.  I want to enjoy sex without the worries of getting pregnant right away.  I want my husband to enjoy sex too, so NFP […]

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The High Price of Not Putting Out

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Dear Anthony, I’ve had it with men!  Once again, I have been rejected by a guy because I would not have sex with him, and made it clear (after his many attempts) that I’m not that kind of girl and it’s not going to happen until I’m married.  It never fails.  Things are going great […]

You’re Not My Type!
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You’re Not My Type!

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Nowadays, there is much talk of “types” in dating.  “He’s a nice guy, but he’s not my type.” “I don’t know a thing about her, but she is definitely my type”.  Friends and family chime in as well because apparently they are in tune with your “type.” But what is a “type”? I have come […]

Why Would My Ex-boyfriend Try to Ruin My Reputation?
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Why Would My Ex-boyfriend Try to Ruin My Reputation?

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Dear Anthony, I decided to give in and accept his interest in being more than friends, and we started dating.  Long story short, it didn’t work out and we lost our friendship as well, which I’m still trying to get over.  But what I have to deal with even more is the shock that this […]

Boyfriends and Other Women
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Boyfriends and Other Women

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The following are actual questions from real women who have concerns about their boyfriends and other women. My boyfriend works in an office with some really beautiful women.  I can’t imagine why he hasn’t fallen for one of them.  I don’t know how much longer I can stand it.  He knows I’m uncomfortable with it […]

How is a Relationship Like a Garage Sale?
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How is a Relationship Like a Garage Sale?

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…from a distance it looks like it could be interesting, but up close, it’s just a ton of crap you don’t need. These are the words from something I found on Pinterest, minus the profanity (though you have to admit, it’s the right choice of word). I laughed, of course, at first because I can […]

A Happy Relationship Needs Sadness
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A Happy Relationship Needs Sadness

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Dear Anthony, The way you speak about marriage, I think I can say I have never seen it in anyone’s marriage, least of all my parents. All my family’s marriages were bad, unhappy. So, how can I expect to be happy?  And please do not mention God! Sadness is the key to being truly happy. […]

7 Types of False Love
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7 Types of False Love

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There is nothing quite like being in love and sharing a loving relationship. You often hear about finding “true love,” but we seldom stop to think about what that means. To consider this properly, you need to know a little something about true love. What makes it true? There is much to say about true […]

Finding a Good, Catholic Restaurant
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Finding a Good, Catholic Restaurant

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“I know a great little place where we can get some good, authentic Catholic cuisine.”  How would you react if your date made that statement?  If you’re being honest, wouldn’t you silently stare at that person with a blank look on your face, and think to yourself “Um…I think I’ll go home now”? I have […]

Tired of Being Alone - The Singles Trap
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Tired of Being Alone – The Singles Trap

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Dear Anthony, I’m absolutely fed up!  I’m done!  I’m tired of the singles trap and everyone telling me it’s just not my turn yet!  Why isn’t it my turn?  Why must it take so long?  I’m tired of being alone!  I’m tired of having no one to share my life with!  I’m trying not to […]

<i>The Vow</i>: A Story of True Love
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The Vow: A Story of True Love

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About a month ago, I went to see the movie The Vow fully prepared for it to be an overall disappointment.  It certainly delivered, except for one scene that actually makes the movie worth seeing. The mother tells her upset daughter that she stayed with her husband after learning of his lengthy affair because she […]

Dating: Solid Bunny vs. Hollow Bunny
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Dating: Solid Bunny vs. Hollow Bunny

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The highlight of every child’s Easter basket is the chocolate bunny. I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into it. I don’t know about you, but I have always preferred the solid chocolate bunny over the hollow bunny. What an utter disappointment to bite into that ear and have it shatter chocolate crumbs all over. […]

Bring Your Luggage, Don't Lug Your Baggage
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Bring Your Luggage, Don’t Lug Your Baggage

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If you haven’t yet seen the film October Baby yet, find the time to do so.  I can’t recommend it strongly enough. It’s one of the best films I’ve ever seen. I’m not going to critique the film or focus on the obvious pro-life aspect of the story (that’s for you to discover for yourself), […]

Attachment in Human Love
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Attachment in Human Love

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Love between a man and a woman is one of the most beautiful things in the world. But what happens when the love you share with that person becomes the most important thing in your life? There is nothing more natural than wanting to be loved. We need it. We need it from our parents […]

Just Give Me a Hug!
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Just Give Me a Hug!

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If you don’t know the power of a hug, then you are probably not having much success in your relationships. To hug is to heal.  To be hugged is to be healed. To not hug is to deprive. I am not exaggerating when I say that hugs have the power to convert. A person having […]

New Year's Resolution for Singles
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New Year’s Resolution for Singles

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Another year, another long list of New Year’s resolutions waiting to be broken or fizzle out. I am not much of a New Year’s resolution person, but many are. God bless them! The spirit of wanting to make a change for the better is alive and well, especially in January. Most people fail at keeping […]

Are You Dating a Pharisee?
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Are You Dating a Pharisee?

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Do you feel that you are dating someone who strikes you as having an overly high moral, education, or even cultural standard? Do you feel like your every action is being observed? Is the person overly critical of you? Are they quick to find fault in you but not in themselves? Do they make you […]

When Siblings Disagree With Your Choice of a Spouse
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When Siblings Disagree With Your Choice of a Spouse

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Dear Anthony, I just got engaged to a great guy.  I love him a lot, but my sisters both think I am making a mistake.  It bothers me a lot that they don’t approve of him and I am afraid this is going to cause problems both now as well as after we are married. […]

Your Relationship Deserves a Good Home
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Your Relationship Deserves a Good Home

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“With the Lord, there is mercy and fullness of redemption.”   This responsorial psalm is derived from Psalm 130, which has the trembling words “If Thou, O Lord, should mark iniquities, who could stand?”  In other words, if You keep a record of sins, who could ever make it to heaven? How true.  We are committed […]