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Husband Still Struggling After Wife’s Affair

How can we move forward in our marriage after going through a crisis of infidelity? A year and a half ago, I committed adultery. My spouse says he forgives me, but it’s obvious that he still has a lot of anger. I’m doing everything I can to show him that I love him and that …

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Living With a “Spiritually Mixed” Marriage

How can I best relate to my unbelieving spouse? I understand now why the Bible urges us not to be “unequally yoked.” We’re not on the same page spiritually, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile our differences in this area. What would you recommend?

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Mother Wants to Approve Grown Daughter’s Boyfriends

Is it appropriate for my parents to insist that I – a thirty-something single mom – allow them to “vet” the men in my life? My mom in particular insists that this is going to happen. She claims that it’s her prerogative and responsibility as a Christian parent. I have a potential suitor who is …

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Parents Disagree About Offering Financial Assistance to Grown Child

Should my spouse and I help our adult son deal with his financial struggles? This is becoming a serious disagreement in our marriage. He’s moved out of the house, but he simply isn’t making it. I’m really worried about him. When I suggest that we offer him some monetary support, my spouse calls me a …

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Protecting Your Marriage From Infidelity

Can my spouse and I do anything to affair-proof our relationship? It seems like adultery is becoming more common these days. Although there’s nothing wrong with our marriage, I wonder if there’s something specific we can do to make sure infidelity never becomes an issue. Any thoughts?

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Sex At Its Best

Is marital sex really more satisfying? I’m in a difficult marriage, and one of the biggest sore spots between me and my wife is the whole issue of sex. I feel deprived. Sometimes I’m even tempted to explore the possibility of getting my needs met somewhere else. I read an article claiming that married couples …

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Spouse Avoids Conflict

How can I encourage my spouse to do the hard work of talking about the unresolved issues that are boiling beneath the surface of our marriage? He avoids conflict and seems to want “peace at any price.” As a result, we’re growing more emotionally distant with every passing day. Is there a way to turn …

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Still Can’t Sleep in Same Bed With Formerly Unfaithful Spouse

Does the fact that I’m not ready to sleep in the same bed with my husband since learning of his affair mean that I haven’t forgiven him? Several months ago I discovered that he had been involved with another woman for more than four years. He’s sorry about it now and has cut off the …

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Use of Contraceptives in Marriage

What’s your opinion about using birth control?

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Does Consensual Sex Equal Marriage?

When a couple has consensual sex, doesn’t that mean they’re essentially married in God’s eyes?

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Husband Wants to Use Porn to Spice up Sex Life With Wife

Is it OK to use pornography in marriage?

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Replacing Porn With Sexual Photos of Wife

Is it OK for a man to use sexually suggestive photos of his wife on personal devices as substitutes for illicit porn material?

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The Process of Overcoming Addiction to Pornography

Why don’t more people realize that porn addiction can be overcome?

Can I submit my writing to Focus for publishing consideration?

I am interested in submitting an article for one of your ministry’s periodicals and/or Web pages. Do you have writer’s guidelines available online for your magazines and websites?

Does Focus have abortion-related statistics online?

Does Focus on the Family have statistics relating to abortion, teen pregnancy, and the effectiveness of PRCs?

How can I know for sure if my mother has Alzheimer’s?

I think my mother has Alzheimer’s disease. How can I know for sure?

I received an e-mail about a movie titled “Corpus Christi.”

I received an e-mail about a petition to ban a movie titled “Corpus Christi” that portrays Jesus as a homosexual. Is there really such a film?

Some people say ADHD is not a real disorder. What do you think?

Some people say Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not a real disorder. What do you think?

What is Focus on the Family’s phone number?

What is Focus on the Family’s phone number?

Where are international broadcasts recorded?

Where are international broadcasts recorded?