Dating Detox: 40 Days of Perfecting Love in an Imperfect World

by Kevin and Lisa Cotter

Overview

"If we want love, why do we often settle for less?"
— from the Foreword by Jason and Crystalina Evert

Tired of toxic relationships, many young adults want to clean up their love lives. They desire to give their lives to Christ and turn away from sin—but without a concrete plan, they quickly fall back into old habits. Featuring daily reflections and resolutions, this forty-day detox provides a practical "cleanse" for those who want to purify themselves from the poisoned dating culture and live a life of authentic freedom, respect, and love.

Inside you'll find:

• Compelling and clear explanations of "God's plans for love, dating, and sex"
• Hopeful true-life stories of people who have successfully moved from desiring chastity to actually living it
• Practical tools, habits, and strategies to live more virtuously with joy and freedom

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681497433
Publisher:	Augustine Institute - Ignatius Press
Publication date:	01/12/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	234 KB

About the Author

Kevin and Lisa Cotter have worked with university students for over a decade as a missionary family with FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Lisa is the founder of Made to Magnify (madetomagnify.com), and speaks to young adults on living life with excellence. Kevin holds an MA in Sacred Scripture and is the senior director of curriculum for FOCUS. He has authored three books on Pope Francis. Lisa and Kevin reside in Denver, Colorado, with their three children.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Introduction 1

Week 1 Getting Started

Day 1 The Summit 7

Day 2 Accountability 13

Day 3 You Can't Do This 17

Day 4 Damaged Goods 21

Day 5 Triggers 25

Day 6 The Fast 29

Day 7 Singleness Is Not a Disease 33

Discussion Question for Week 1 36

Week 2 Made for Love

Day 8 Something More 37

Day 9 People Are Not Things 41

Day 10 Your Intellect, Will, and Passions 45

Day 11 When Things Go Wrong 49

Day 12 Choices 53

Day 13 Virtue 57

Day 14 Love vs. Use 61

Discussion Questions for Week 2 65

Week 3 Physical Passions

Day 15 Writing the Rules 67

Day 16 How It Should Be 73

Day 17 Problems and Solutions 77

Day 18 Affection or Arousal 81

Day 19 XXX 85

Day 20 Breaking Through 89

Day 21 Revealing 95

Discussion Questions for Week 3 100

Week 4 Emotional Passions

Day 22 Two Types of Attractions 101

Day 23 Projectors 105

Day 24 The Fake Happy World 109

Day 25 The Holy of Holies 115

Day 26 Where Our Hearts Go … 119

Day 27 You Don't Need a Savior 125

Day 28 Besties 129

Discussion Questions for Week 4 133

Week 5 Dating

Day 29 Old Friends 135

Day 30 What's the Point? 139

Day 31 Starting Over 143

Day 32 Letting Go 149

Day 33 Ben and Rosie, or Teresa and John? 153

Day 34 From Friends to Dating 159

Day 35 God Has a Plan 165

Discussion Questions for Week 5 170

Week 6 Moving Forward

Day 36 Healing 171

Day 37 Emptiness 175

Day 38 Fear 179

Day 39 Hope 183

Day 40 Celebrate 187

Disscussion Questions for Week 6 190

Endnotes 191

Editorial Reviews

"Battling for purity is tough, but the Cotters' book makes it a whole lot easier. A must read for anyone who desires authentic relationships!"
— Matt Fradd, founder of The Porn Effect

has experienced brokenness in relationships at one time or another, and it can be hard to put the pieces back together. Through healing, forgiveness, and personal stories, this book will help you find the love you have been searching for."
— Sarah Swafford, author of Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships

"Dating Detox will be a real asset to all those who have tried to change their lives but have found themselves unable. The practical advice Lisa and Kevin offer is a gift to anyone who has wondered if following Jesus is really possible as a modern-day young adult."
— Fr. Mike Schmitz,chaplain at University of Minnesota-Duluth

"In a simple forty-day plan, Lisa and Kevin Cotter help you form the habits you need to change the way you approach your romantic relationships. Discover how the real love you long for is possible... but only in following God's plan." 
— Edward Sri, author of Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love

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