Catholic Spouse

There is no “best” temperament for a Catholic spouse. A choleric who has cultivated patience is a beautiful partner. So is a phlegmatic who has learned to speak up, a sanguine who has developed depth, or a melancholic who has softened their standards with mercy. What makes someone a good spouse is not their type – it is their virtue. The Deeper Story This is one of the most common questions we get at FAFE, and it makes sense. When you’re dating with intention and you want to get marriage right, it’s natural to want a checklist. But the Catholic tradition points you somewhere deeper than personality categories. ...