Last Updated 8-06-03	Dating Services A Catholic Christian Resource for Singles in the Greater Detroit Area The Y'ALL planning committee has received many requests for an AOD dating service. While we recognize the value of such an effort, at this time we have neither the money nor the personnel to operate a dating service effectively. However, we can refer you to the dating services listed below. With your feedback about them, we can better tailor this web page to meet your Needs.	Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!

In Person Services

It’s Just Lunch
" It's Just Lunch! is a specialized dating service for busy professionals.
We minimize stress and maximize efficiency by sending people on lunch dates. We are all about first dates. "
(They never give out last names or phone numbers. This service only sets up first dates. The rest is up to you. Costs $$$, guarantees a minimum of 16 dates. Eighty percent of first dates result in second dates. In 11 years of business they have had over 9800 marriages. Call for details.)

Table for Eight
" 4 Men. 4 Women. For Dinner . Our Philosophy is Simple: We believe that meeting new people should be simple and fun...and what better way than a classic dinner party?! We arrange compatible groups of four men and four women of similar caliber, lifestyle, and interests for an evening of great food and sparkling conversation at popular local restaurants. Our format offers a comfortable, relaxed and pressure-free environment to connect with other compatible and interesting people. "
(They advertise pricing structures with several options and 2 for 1 specials. Call for details. The dating pool metrics sounded outstanding.)

The Social Connection
"Your Social Concierge The Social Connection is a social events and adventure club that provides busy, upscale professionals the ultimate social calendar. Whether its new friendships you are seeking or looking for that "spark" with someone special, The Social Connection and our affiliated companies offer members and participants the opportunity to expand their personal, business, and romantic networks with a calendar full of special social events and forums to choose from. Our members consider us their personal social concierge."
(Inexpensive membership, events open to non-members, and offers discounts for Table for Eight, Quickspark, Reservation for Two, and Party for Six.)

Web Dating Services Ave Maria Singles  Also goes by the address www.singlecatholics.com Catholic Singles E-Harmony St. Raphael Singles

Web Dating Safety Concerns

We have tried to screen recommended dating services for ones that observe Catholic moral values, or at least ones that are not openly expressing immoral policies. However, this is not a guarantee that the service providers, nor those who subscribe, are in fact committed to these moral values.

• In such circumstances, you are advised to be circumspect in all your dealings and communications. It is best to give out as little sensitive personal information as possible until you are comfortable with the person.
• Don't give out your phone number or address. Don't use your work e-mail address.
• Further, even with private e-mail addresses, you might want to have a disposable one for web dating should a problem arise.
• It would be wise to arrange the first couple of dates in public or with friends until you are comfortable that the person is who they claim to be.
• Women should always make sure a friend or family member knows who they are going out with. Get his license plate number and make sure he knows someone has it. Any decent guy will understand that you don't know him yet and that you need to protect yourself.
• Women should always have a cell phone with them in case the date is a bust and they don't want to be with the guy any longer ... or if he turns out to be less than a decent man and it becomes a matter of personal safety.
• All that a good man needs at the end of a date, no matter how much he has spent, is an affirmation that you enjoyed his company and would like to see him again. (Really! The more we like you the more this alone is enough. You don't have to "put out" on any level to keep us.)
• Don't accept an open drink unless its from the waitstaff. GBH is a reality. Don't think you can return to your drink if you left it unattended.
• If a guy isn't interested in meeting your friends, question his motives.
• Consider using a "courting" methodology, rather than a "dating" one. (Look up the difference on the internet.)

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