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Divorced With Child, Wants to Reconcile

Should I consider remarrying my ex-spouse for the sake of our child? We are both Christians, but we recently got divorced. Over the past few weeks I’ve become increasingly concerned about the impact of this family breakup upon our preschooler. What do you think I should do?

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Finding a Good Marriage Therapist

How do we locate a qualified marriage counselor? Do you have any recommendations? My spouse and I need help, but we don’t know who to see or what to look for.

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Husband Looks at Other Women

Is it fair for me to feel hurt and upset when I see my husband turn and look at other women?

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Just Discovered That Spouse Has Had an Affair

I’ve just discovered that my spouse has been cheating on me. As you can imagine, I was devastated when I first learned of his infidelity, and I still haven’t recovered from the shock. I have not confronted him yet and have no idea what I’m going to do. Can you give me some direction?

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Masculine and Feminine Roles in Marriage

What’s your perspective on the ideal division of labor and the proper distinction between male and female tasks and roles in marriage? Lately my spouse and I have had disagreements about our respective chores and responsibilities at home.

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Oral Sex As Appropriate Sexual Expression in Marriage

What’s your opinion of oral sex? Is this a permissible form of sexual intimacy and expression between a husband and wife?

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Preparing for Marriage in a College Environment

How do I, as a student, prepare myself to be a godly wife and mother? I’m a single woman in my mid-twenties, pursuing a graduate degree in literature at a secular university. While I enjoy my studies and view them as important in preparing me for a future career in teaching, there’s another sense in …

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Restoring Romance to Marriage

How can my husband and I rekindle the romantic flame that brought us together in the first place? We’re stuck in a rut. The spark has gone out of our relationship. We don’t even seem to have much fun together anymore. How do I raise this subject without seeming to nag?

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Social Media Red Flags for Married Couples

Can you offer any guidelines as to how much social media communication is appropriate for married persons when it involves individuals of the opposite sex? Are there any signs that might indicate when an online relationship is in danger of crossing the line of impropriety?

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STD Testing for Unfaithful Spouse

Should a spouse who has had an affair be tested for sexually transmitted diseases and infections? My husband recently ended an affair, and we are working toward reconciliation. It’s a touchy process and I don’t want to do anything that might suggest a lack of trust or indicate that I haven’t forgiven him. At the …

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Trouble Communicating in Marriage

How can my spouse and I learn to understand each other and make ourselves understood? Whenever I try to talk to him on a deeper, more meaningful level, nothing I say seems to connect. Sometimes my words even backfire on me. Am I doing something wrong?

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Wife Feels She’s Grown Apart From Her Husband

Should I stay with my husband even though I don’t love him anymore?

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Young Man Attracted to His Girlfriend’s Sister

What should I do if I find myself increasingly drawn to my girlfriend’s sister? I’ve been dating a very good, kind, and godly young lady for about three months now, and in the process I’ve spent a lot of time getting to know her entire family. I didn’t anticipate that I would end up feeling …

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Homosexuality: Its Origin and Place in Creation

Exactly how do people become gay? If homosexuality is wrong, why does it exist as part of God’s creation? What’s your perspective on a child who expresses clear homosexual tendencies before he or she is even old enough to know what sex is all about? And while I’m on the subject, why does your ministry …

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Preparing for Adolescence: Boys

How can I help my son get ready for the physical, emotional and psychological changes that adolescence brings?

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Teenage Child Viewing Online Pornography

How should we deal with a teenager who has been viewing sexually explicit material?

Can I donate a car to Focus on the Family?

Can I donate a car to Focus on the Family?

Do you have eating facilities on campus?

Do you have eating facilities on campus?

How Can I Donate to Focus by Way of A Non-Cash Gift?

How can I donate to Focus by way of a non-cash gift?

How important is a father’s involvement with his son who has ADHD?

I’ve heard that it’s important for a father to spend a good deal of time with his son who has ADHD. Is this true?