Dating a Melancholic | Catholic Temperaments

In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, we continue our Temperaments in Dating series with the Melancholic temperament.

If you’re a Catholic single dating someone who’s melancholic (or you are melancholic), this one will help you sidestep common pitfalls—like dismissing emotions, rushing decisions, or taking silence personally—and replace them with practical “do’s” that build trust, clarity, and real connection.

We talk about:
• The biggest don’ts when dating a melancholic
• How to validate emotions without validating the story
• Why melancholics need time to process decisions
• How to handle perfectionism and high ideals in a healthy way
• What actually helps them feel safe, seen, and understood

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Dating a Sanguine can be amazing… and also confusing if you don’t understand what they need.

In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin continue their Temperaments & Dating series with the Sanguine temperament—sharing practical do’s and don’ts to help Catholic singles build connection, avoid common triggers, and date with clarity.

You’ll learn:
• Why criticism and judgment can shut a Sanguine down
• Why Sanguines react strongly to feeling controlled or “boxed in”
• How to avoid unnecessary conflict by respecting their need for freedom
• Why their playfulness isn’t shallowness
• How to connect through joy, creativity, and emotional expression
• Simple ways to be more engaging on dates (even if you’re introverted)

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Dating can feel intense—especially when strong personalities, clear goals, and big expectations enter the picture.

In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin kick off a new Temperaments & Dating series by focusing on the Choleric temperament and what Catholic singles need to know when dating one (or discovering they are one).

You’ll learn:
•How Cholerics approach dating, goals, and commitment
•The biggest do’s and don’ts that either build connection or create
tension
•Why directness, ambition, and intensity can be gifts—or triggers
•How to communicate clearly without overthinking or people-
pleasing
•How to discern a relationship without rushing or forcing outcomes

This episode is designed to help Catholic singles:
•Understand what’s happening under the hood
•Stop taking things personally that aren’t personal
•Date with curiosity, confidence, and virtue

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